Mar 20, 2018 · The irregular power from a small engine and generator would not be consistent enough for reliable use, so the engine charged the batteries, which were used for mostly lighting.

Feb 9, 2020 · The Edison motor/generator seems to have some way of using a lever to rotate the brush holder around the axis of the commutator - like a manual "advance-retard" for the timing of the …

Feb 9, 2020 · Yes indeed Edison wasn't entirely the "great guy" he seemed to be, in fact a bit of a commercial "shark" . He was willing to try to discredit the technically superior and much more …

Mar 20, 2018 · The alternator is run at 3000 rpm, the DC generator, which is run at a reduced speed, by means of a "V" belt and different size pulleys. The DC generator is the machine at the front.

Feb 9, 2020 · But as I have not found a suitable generator for 1000 - 2000rpm, (maybe I should make an Edison generator?), my mind has wandered to thoughts of a turbine for 10,000 rpm.... but maybe …

Nov 21, 2021 · After visiting N.A.M.E.S. and the Henry Ford museum years ago it gave me plenty of ideas to make a generator from a electric motor. I liked the shape of the Edison generators at the …

Jul 26, 2021 · Hi I am thinking about starting an engine with an igniter. The mechanical switch in the cylinder is fairly simple. Does any one have guidance or plans for the inductor coil. THe coils I read …

Mar 20, 2018 · The old book "The Boy Electrician" by Alfred Powell Morgan included plans for a small 10 Watt model dynamo somewhat similar to the Edison unit in post #16. The book is old enough to be in …

Feb 28, 2012 · This is to prevent the generator from becoming a motor and driving the steam engine. Diodes can be used to preform the function as well. For sizing a motor of 300+ watts should be …

Jun 15, 2013 · It was called the 8th wonder of the world by Thomas Edison . It was used to set type for newspapers and other busnesses for something like 80 years. It became obsolete sometime in the …