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DC motor as generator

vinceverc
vinceverc over 8 years ago

Hello everyone,
This question might have been asked somewhere else but I was not able to fand any other posts regarding my question, if there are please link them and i will delete this post, so I don't waste anybody's time.

I was recently looking into making a generator. I found some glow engines that don't cost alot (I am on a budget) like this one from ali express (I can also buy from other websites, this one just showed up first): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/GO-Engine-18th-methanol-engine-3-0CC-Without-Glow-Plug-for-1-10-on-road-Buggy/32804111807.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.287.c3ltkE&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10065_10151_10068_5430020_5410020_10304_10307_10137_10060_10302_10155_10154_5370011_10056_10055_10054_10059_100031_10099_5400020_10103_10102_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_5380020_5390020_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10177_10110_10111_5420020_10112_10113_10114_10312_10313_10314_10315_10078_10079_10073,searchweb201603_16,ppcSwitch_5_ppcChannel&btsid=982ac520-824a-4967-816b-8c0d979ee8e4&algo_expid=9ff6c1ab-f534-4c27-94b5-31bdddab7c71-39&algo_pvid=9ff6c1ab-f534-4c27-94b5-31bdddab7c71

 

And I was looking around for a dc motor But I don't know which one to pick. Should i be brushed or brushless? What rpm? what voltage? what amp rating? I heard some motors generate AC and others dc?

I am looking to power something like a buck boost converter to charge 5v things (like phones or camping lights... etc).
Will it provide enough power for these appliances?

 

 

Thanks in advance.

Vince

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  • jw0752
    jw0752 over 8 years ago +3 suggested
    Hi Vince, If you are doing this project for the fun of building a motorized generator then you should proceed but from your question and description it sounds like you may have a difficult path. A motor…
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    jw0752 over 8 years ago +3 suggested
    Hi Vince, Here is an example of what I am talking about: https://www.amazon.com/PowerPro-56101-Starting-Portable-Generator/dp/B00J261PGQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1502551377&sr=8-5&keywords=Generator You…
  • dougw
    dougw over 8 years ago +3 suggested
    That is a beast of a motor. It can produce over 1300 Watts which is 91 amps at 14.7 Volts - more than enough to charge anything, including car batteries. It could easily run an alternator from a car or…
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    0 jw0752 over 8 years ago

    Hi Vince,

     

    If you are doing this project for the fun of building a motorized generator then you should proceed but from your question and description it sounds like you may have a difficult path. A motor will generate electricity if it is turned by a source of power such as a gasoline engine if it is of the proper design. Permanent magnet motors would probably be the best choice as you would not have to energize a field coil on the motor. If your goal is to have an independent source of electricity then I would look for a small or used generator and by pass all the hassle trying to integrate engines and motors to do things they are not really designed to do. For example you will need some way to regulate the voltage output of the motor (turned generator) and you will need some way to regulate the RPM of the engine. If you can find a small commercial electric generator then the pieces will all be designed and fitted to do the job of generating electricity and you will have the proper voltage to attach your electronic devices and loads without the need of more converters.

     

    John

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    0 vinceverc over 8 years ago in reply to jw0752

    Thank you for the quick answer, this project is mainly for fun. Because I am interested in electricity and engines. I was just wondering would a step up/ step down voltage regulator do the trick for having a stable voltage?
    PS: Like I said it is just for fun, but I might use it once or twice if something evere were to happen with the electricity in our street ( for example if there is a local power outtage to charge a phone (directly of the 5 volt regulator I suppose).

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    0 jw0752 over 8 years ago in reply to vinceverc

    Hi Vince,

    I would look at the motors that get used in the hover boards or motorized chairs or other large toys. I do not have any personal experience with doing what you want to do but these seem like they would be a good match for the engine you were looking at. If you can produce 12 to 24 volts DC you should be able to use Buck - Boost converters to get where you want to go with voltage and yes they will afford pretty good regulation over a range of input voltages. If you just want to experiment then you could down size to a smaller engine and motor. I would also recommend a continued search of the web as this has got to have been done by others and their experience would be valuable.

    John

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    0 vinceverc over 8 years ago in reply to jw0752

    Thank you for your info, I really appreciate people like you on these types of forums.
    Anyway, I will look into a smaller motor.

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Vincent

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    0 vinceverc over 8 years ago in reply to jw0752

    Thank you for your info, I really appreciate people like you on these types of forums.
    Anyway, I will look into a smaller motor.

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Vincent

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