Wiring up a dynamo hub
04-30-15 | 07:54 PM
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Wiring up a dynamo hub
I ordered a Shutter Precision hub, and it should be arriving soon. Then I can rebuild my front wheel and wire up the headlight/taillight that are already here.
In theory, it should be easy enough to have a switch, allowing me to direct where I want the power from my hub to go. Then, I could charge my phone during the day when I don't need the headlight. Has anybody actually done that? I bet there are DIY kits for just that sort of thing, if I knew where to look.
In theory, it should be easy enough to have a switch, allowing me to direct where I want the power from my hub to go. Then, I could charge my phone during the day when I don't need the headlight. Has anybody actually done that? I bet there are DIY kits for just that sort of thing, if I knew where to look.
04-30-15 | 08:55 PM
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Yes, there are many ways to do this! Here's a post from last year that I though was really interesting.
05-01-15 | 10:36 AM
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I knew there would be something out there; I just wasn't finding it.
That thread you linked should absolutely be made sticky. The other stickies are centered around lights, and I think this is also a big topic.
That thread you linked should absolutely be made sticky. The other stickies are centered around lights, and I think this is also a big topic.
05-01-15 | 11:11 AM
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Dynamo hub (LED) headlights have a switch on them you turn off the light . and then plug your devise into the 6vAC to 5vDC converter that you also have to Buy.
its not that difficult they make it all simple for maximizing sales .
Pg 22, 23 https://www.bumm.de/fileadmin/user_up...5__English.pdf an example . theres others All wanting a share of the Market for Phone addicts
there's more companies, you can search for them on your Phone.
6v_ 3w is all you got , dont expect a charge rate like plugging into the mains.
its not that difficult they make it all simple for maximizing sales .
Pg 22, 23 https://www.bumm.de/fileadmin/user_up...5__English.pdf an example . theres others All wanting a share of the Market for Phone addicts
there's more companies, you can search for them on your Phone.
6v_ 3w is all you got , dont expect a charge rate like plugging into the mains.
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05-01-15 | 01:37 PM
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You don't need a switch.
Twist the wires from the hub to the light and the phone (AC/DC converter) all together. Unplug your phone when you don't need to charge it. (or leave it plugged in....it doesn't matter) or turn off the light in the day light.
Twist the wires from the hub to the light and the phone (AC/DC converter) all together. Unplug your phone when you don't need to charge it. (or leave it plugged in....it doesn't matter) or turn off the light in the day light.
05-01-15 | 03:06 PM
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Edit: Holy crap! That E-WERK thing is $250 on Amazon.ca! Maybe I can just plug my phone into a sack of potatoes.
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