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Y11-09-17]]> en-us Gallery 2 RSS Module, version 1.1.8 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:33:28 +0000 120 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/d/90053-12/ElectricalBox.jpg http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/ http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/DSCF0807.JPG.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/DSCF0807.JPG.html ]]> rparigoris photo Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:58:04 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/DSCF0806.JPG.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/DSCF0806.JPG.html ]]> rparigoris photo Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:57:40 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/DSCF0805.JPG.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/DSCF0805.JPG.html ]]> rparigoris photo Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:57:18 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/DSCF0804.JPG.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/DSCF0804.JPG.html ]]> rparigoris photo Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:56:56 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/DSCF0802.JPG.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/DSCF0802.JPG.html ]]> rparigoris photo Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:56:33 +0000 http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/DSCF0801.JPG.html http://www.europaowners.org/gallery2/v/Begin-06-2003/album258/PedalPoweredBatteryCharger/HowToAssemble/GeneratorAndSwingarmInstallManual/ElectricalBox/DSCF0801.JPG.html
I paralleled Schottky diodes with the other diodes already installed in Electrical Boxes A), B) and C). Only shown is the one installed in Electrical Box A).

Only one of these Schottky diodes is necessary for future builds.

Information below:
Mfg. :
On Semiconductor

Name:
Schottky Barrier Rectifier 10 Amperes 35 to 45 Volts

Mfg. Part# :
MBR1035G

Package:
TO-220 (Pb-Free)

Allied part# :
568-0787

Cost:
$0.527 each for 10 pieces (not including handeling and shipping)

Forward Voltage drop at 10 Amps and 125C is .55 Volts. At room temperature and less amperage drop will be less.

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** Note **
I did a quick test by installing option C) Electrical Box with the positive and negative clipped to the battery in reverse. This allowed the motor to run in reverse. While letting the motor run in reverse from the battery, I measured the voltage across the Schottky diode at .44 Volts. This is at approximately 30 watts (I didn't measure Amps this time).

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Option C).

The first prototype on bottom and second cleaned up prototype on the top.

Option C) on top includes:
** 10 amp fuse
** Seriesed diode

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Since the prior pic. I added two paralleled diodes in series to prevent the motor from running when connected to the battery. These Radio Shack Diodes cause ~ a 1.2 volt drop in voltage, or ~ 10% lost to heat. Schottky diodes are on order which have ~ .6 volt drop or ~ 5% lost to heat. The switch you see bypasses the diode/s so if you flip it on when you are running the motor fast enough to generate power you gain 5 or 10% output. You just need to flip it off before you slow down with your pedaling.

This diode / switch arrangement was implemented on both the option A) and option B) Electrical Boxes.

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Option A) Electrical box on the right.
This includes:
** 10 amp fuse on inputs and output
** Harbor Freight Volt / Amp Meter
** Three position switch to select Volts, Amps or off for the Harbor Freight Meter
** AstroFlight Whatt Meter
** Series diode with over ride switch
** Housed in a Target $2.99 storage container

Option B) Electrical Box on the left.
This includes:
10 amp fuse on input and output
** AstroFlight Whatt Meter
** Series diode with over ride switch
** Housed in a Target $1.99 storage container

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I also believe Ron's Electrical design goals for the test bed has been met with the smaller Electrical Box on the right side.
There was a considerable savings on the required build time and component cost as compared to building an identical unit to the larger Electrical Box.

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