identify stator

[BOOZER2009]

How do I identify my stator size? outpot? watts? Is there a mark on it some where? And do I need to pull the flywheel to see that mark?

[blowit]

Unless there is a stamp on the stator that says "X" number of winds and with what, it is a best guess as to what you have. The best you can do is put one into an over drive condition and measure the output. The voltage will taper off and from that you can estimate the "rated" output.

 

The generator in the Banshee is a permanent magnet type and the output will be determined by the number of turns in each coil pole and the magnetic flux or field created. Because of the permanent magnet system, the stronger the magnets in the flywheel, the more excitation you will have from the fielding coils. Resistance tests can lie to you because for instance a larger diameter coil wire can be used along with more turns to test out at the same resistance yet have much more output once in operation.

 

I would recommend just doing some testing. I used to do this when I was 15yo. Add 50w, 100w, 150w, etc to determine how much the system can handle. I found the old 250Rs had a powerhouse from the OEM. I think around 120watts. You cannot overdrive a system like this..

 

 

 

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