Curt Raymond wrote: > > One of the 1 wire ones and use the bike frame as ground? > Duh, it'll get field voltage automatically right? > > Will it be okay going so slow? Remember we're not talking about alot > of torque either.
If you use an internally regulated alternator, whenever the switch is on you will be running maximum field current (~4-5A IIRC) until the voltage hits 14.5 or so. That will put the alternator in maximum resistance mode, and it's possible that you won't ever get it spinning fast enough to be a producer instead of a user of electricity. If you use an automotive generator or alternator, get one with an external regulator so you can play with the field current yourself. Whoever suggested using a rheostat to manually set the field current (which corresponds to resistance) had a fantastic idea. It might be possible to use an alternator with a wide (five or six row) serpentine belt pulley against a bike tire. You could use an externally regulated alternator with a regulator, and put a rheostat inline with the wire to the field coil. That way you'd have regulated output, but you could dial it back manually if resistance was too much to pedal against. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
