Goeff
It is a strange motor. It came from an LG "Direct drive" washing machine.
There has been a bit of discussion about this item in my topic "How to sell washing machines?" and because I am just starting out in these experiments I will initially be using leg power to drive it.
Allan
I have been looking at that web site before and got some ideas from it.
You have given me something to think about. I think using that motor is a bit adventurous for our first attempt.(might try it later though) So I am going to the scrap yard at the weekend to get a car alternator, and see how that goes to start with.
I have not measured it yet but given the circumference of the flywheel of the exercise bike, and the circumference of the driveshaft on the alternator. I should get more than 4:1 ratio.
Decided on the change so the team can see some positive results and keep them motivated in case things do not work too well in the future.
PS. I have ordered lots of laminated wire.
