Originally Posted by
n4zou
My circuit eliminates that problem, the batteries act as voltage and current regulators and filter for clean power.
Son is a RAAM qualified cyclist, so overcharging is a definite possibility. It would be sweet to have your constant regulated output even on hills and during stops, though. I'll try putting 4 series connected NiMH cells in a battery holder directly across the output of my circuit and see what happens. The zener shunt should protect against the worst case fast overcharging. While Son is on tour he can cycle his batteries and rechargeable devices through the charger and adjust his average power consumption until he finds the optimum usage pattern.