I've got an out-of-balance pack in the bed of a 2002 Chevy S-10. (156v total:
26 x 6v USB2000s).
That's why I'm interested in building a bunch of Zener regulators, based on
the well-known design that Lee Hart created.
There's one thing about this project that concerns me, however. The whole
point of this device is to dissipate excess energy, but more heat is not
what I want.
I take my truck to work and keep the tonneau cover locked while charging.
There are 8 "port holes" drilled in the cover, but it still gets mighty warm
in there, so the thought of all those hot bulbs doesn't really make me
smile.
But that's when I thought of an alternative: What about substituting small
fans for the bulbs? Hopefully, they could do something constructive, like
circulating the air, as opposed to just warming it up.
Would PC cooler fans work? Would there be too much power for that type of
small brushless DC motor? If you know anything about this, I'd be happy to
investigate your recommendations for specific parts.
Thanks for any guidance you might have.
Steve Kobb
http://www.myelectrictruck.com
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26 x 6v USB2000s).
That's why I'm interested in building a bunch of Zener regulators, based on
the well-known design that Lee Hart created.
There's one thing about this project that concerns me, however. The whole
point of this device is to dissipate excess energy, but more heat is not
what I want.
I take my truck to work and keep the tonneau cover locked while charging.
There are 8 "port holes" drilled in the cover, but it still gets mighty warm
in there, so the thought of all those hot bulbs doesn't really make me
smile.
But that's when I thought of an alternative: What about substituting small
fans for the bulbs? Hopefully, they could do something constructive, like
circulating the air, as opposed to just warming it up.
Would PC cooler fans work? Would there be too much power for that type of
small brushless DC motor? If you know anything about this, I'd be happy to
investigate your recommendations for specific parts.
Thanks for any guidance you might have.
Steve Kobb
http://www.myelectrictruck.com
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