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Unread 20-09-2006, 14:39
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Re: Cim generator

I am getting about 90% efficiency out of these motors when hooking one to another. I would assume that means 95% efficiency per motor.
when you say put caps across each generator are you talking about a capacitor so that it equalizes the voltage? If i use one generator i dont think i will get enough amperage.
Does anyone know the comparison of amperage use between the 12v dewalt and the cims? (200w version) from 2005 i believe.

And the diode thing i dont quite understand. I know exactly how a diode works. i understand what you mean by ac waveform, But is the diode just so the capacitor doesnt try to run the motor?

and where would i find a diode of that size?

Thanks


edit: im going to try to get up a picture of my current setup. As of right now its setup with only one motor to the engine, its direct driven off the shaft. Right now its all mounted to a board of wood for testing before i manufacture aluminum mounts(altho its all mounted using custom aluminum mounts.)

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