Just wondering whether there is any merit in the idea of using an old
car alternator as a dynamometer for petrol powered R/C car engines.
You sure can, though you'd have to factor in the low efficiency of
the alternator, should be possible to calibrate it with a known
electric motor and power supply. If you were in Perth, I'd give you
a hand and use a HP6813A as power source
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Regards
Mike
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