Master Hack
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And who's to blame for that?
Here @ DIYGK we explore ALL options no matter how complicted, basic or stupid!
Adding Lights to Our Yard Kart
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And who's to blame for that?
Here @ DIYGK we explore ALL options no matter how complicted, basic or stupid!
Sparkwizard
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I've gone that route, too. Useless when wet or muddy. Tried running a belt pulley on a jackshaft and that did not charge well. I use RC car batteries for lights in the winter.
Sparkwizard
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I know you said to ignore all the other crap, but I just have to ask about this remote spark plug.
Master Hack
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Really don't remember. I think that was in the early stages of making it work with the Mopar ignition. I needed to visually confirm spark for some reason. There is some purdy weird stuff happening around here from time to time. Usually starts with "Why do you have XYZ on the shelf?" Well youngster thats when they made things that work without computers".
I'll bet ya $100 you cant get it workin. Challenge accepted. (adult beverages may or may not have been involved).
Functional Artist
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Um...it's for makin' sparks
...ya know spark...plug...oh...never mind
Looks ta be a surface mount, Pyrotechnics Aerial Sparker Module (part # 62617-2)
...'cause everything IS kooler with sparks
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Tool batteries are convenient if you're only running led lights and low amp accessories.
Master Hack
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The new model #61617-3 is wireless!Pyrotechnics Aerial Sparker Module (part # 62617-2)
...'cause everything IS kooler with sparks
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Hellion
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Not me, I hope? I'm the "crazy all options guy" (or at least I am trying to be)...but you should see the savaging a lot of "different thinkers" received on this forum not so long ago. Man, it was brutal here.
Master Hack
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We try to be equql opportunity offenders. If we haven't offended, stick around a while, we'll get to ya. Different thinkers and newbies are especially good targets.
For those that endure and don't get scared off the inmates here are a wealth of information, some isactually usefull.
Some of us different thinkers are still way out there despite efforts to reign us in.
hijack over.
oh and BTW whatever happened to the clown that was gonna burn down the internet with his revolutionary 6 seat kart/welding practice junk?
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His ban only lasted a week. Out of sight out of mind.
Might I suggest some old FreeRunner15 threads? I saw that his YT channel was still active--he reviews cheap corner store booze...
Master Hack
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Naw, he was fun. The clueless are always fun.
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Keep it simple. No alternators, no flywheel with charging coil. Leave the engine alone. Get a high amp hour Lipo RC battery. Small enough to put in your pocket.
Then get two more. When the first one dies, it's time to turn around and head for home. With the two extras you're garunteed to have enough to make it back.
Then get two more. When the first one dies, it's time to turn around and head for home. With the two extras you're garunteed to have enough to make it back.
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You’re having a good time with that, but that attitude is part of the problem where you and others ‘violently’ correct newbies (and oldsters), get a tad bit emotionally involved and drive them away. Any new and potential new members will see that and get a sour taste in their mouth. “Those guys over there on DIYGK have some stiff opinions and are not open to new ideas.” or some such.
There’s more than one way to skin a cat here in this “light up my go kart” thread. At least with a flywheel charging/lighting coil, that’s free energy. There’s no parasitic drag imparted to the motor as with a belt and an accessory pulley.
[EDIT:] wait a minute, as the magnet passes over the coil windings, it wants to ‘stay there’ due to magnetic attraction. There’s some drag there or friction maybe. Is there a scientific term for this?
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Totally different suggestion
...maybe leave the engine & "drive train" alone
...& just use a 12V lithium power tool battery, to "power" the lights on your kart
Could have extras "on board" for longer rides
...& just re-charge 'em overnight, in the garage
I like this a lotTotally different suggestion
...maybe leave the engine & "drive train" alone
...& just use a 12V lithium power tool battery, to "power" the lights on your kart
Could have extras "on board" for longer rides
...& just re-charge 'em overnight, in the garage
Master Hack
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With the electronic interface often the true meaning can be mistaken. I don't mean to have an "attitude" (except in a few cases) but if that is how it comes off, I'll take it down a few notches. But don't take everything I say seriously. I like to joke around perhaps too much.
With regard to the burn down the internet guy, he totally deserved it. Coming here to show us, whatever he wanted to show us. I enjoy having fun with smart azzes like that.
True, and the alternator option came up. While it can be done it may not work as well in the real world as it does on paper. I don't believe he was "corrected".
We have managed to hiack this thread....
Functional Artist
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Here is an extension of the earlier power tool batteries concept
...but, these types of Lithium batteries can be permanently mounted, on the kart
A couple of examples I found with a quick search
* I have not used any of these
...& as such don't know anything about them
...& are just for example
12V 15Ah Lithium Battery (~$40.00)
Up to 4000+ Cycles Rechargeable Batteries with Charger, LiFePO4 Deep Cycle, 12.8 Volt Battery for Trolling Motor/Solar&Wind Power/Golf Cart/RV/Fish Finder/Lighting and More
https://www.amazon.com/Lithium-Rech...20-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1or
KBT 12V 12Ah Rechargeable Lithium-ion Replacement Battery with 12V Charger (~$45.00)
Charging Cable, for Small UPS, LED Light Strip, Power Wheels, Ride On Car, Fish Finder, CCTV Camera, Built-in 10A BMS
https://www.amazon.com/KBT-Recharge...ix=12v+lithium+battery+10ah+w,aps,192&sr=8-41
Functional Artist
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Yes, pics help alot
...& we likes ta look at karts...too
Amp draw FYI:
If the light bar on your kart draws (lets say) 15A (amps)
...a battery with a 15Ah rating
...should be able to "power" a ~15A "draw" (from the light) for (1) hour
or
If the light bar on your kart draws (lets say) 7A
...then, a battery with a 15Ah rating should be able to "power" the light for (~2) hrs. (etc.)
or adversely
If the light bar on your kart draws (let's say) 30A (amps)
...a battery with a 15Ah rating
...would only be able to "power" the light for (~1/2) hour
This is why it's important for you to know what the amp draw of the lights
...&/also, for us to be able to "more better'ly" help with your question/project
Whitetrashrocker
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Never got an answer for the first question asked.Yes, pics help alot
...& we likes ta look at karts...too
Amp draw FYI:
If the light bar on your kart draws (lets say) 15A (amps)
...a battery with a 15Ah rating
...should be able to "power" a ~15A "draw" (from the light) for (1) hour
or
If the light bar on your kart draws (lets say) 7A
...then, a battery with a 15Ah rating should be able to "power" the light for (~2) hrs. (etc.)
or adversely
If the light bar on your kart draws (let's say) 30A (amps)
...a battery with a 15Ah rating
...would only be able to "power" the light for (~1/2) hour
This is why it's important for you to know what the amp draw of the lights
...&/also, for us to be able to "more better'ly" help with your question/project
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I hereby dare him to post photos of his kart. 