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If I wanted to run a small computer speaker system off of an alternator on my bicycle, what should I use?

Nov 30, 2009 by Neil | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

Would I use an alternator from a motorcycle, or is there something smaller I can use. I want it to charge the onboard 12v 7 amp battery, but also be strong enough to run the speakers on the bike. The speakers uses approximately 2 amps DC. chain driven?

Use two bicycle dynamos in series. The battery should have the power to run the speakers all day. Why not trickle charge the battery each night when you go home. Try it out before you put this on the bike; Run your speakers straight off the battery and

don r | Nov 30, 2009

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