You’re a whiz Jim!
The O-scope app I wanted to use is no longer available. I'm still working that out.
Put the honeydo's on hold to spend some time on this.
Here's my plan; modify the existing stator so that it will accept a TCI trigger as well as whatever I come up with as an alternative. Can some of you lads look this drawing over and tell me if that's enough info for the average joe to modify it? Thanks.
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Yes, the top mount hole will be an adjustable slot.Thinking out loud would not a slit on the upper mount be an advantage ..giving some room for adjustment.
Well Pete, this ain't my specialty... so I'm kinda in uncharted waters here. I think that is too high. I'd guess we need to be more in line with the TCI trigger since we know that works. Tomorrow I'll try the same pickup with the magnet removed and see what we get.Interesting - an output of 1.3v would be pretty high as a trigger wouldn't it?
What we're doing here is develop a low cost alternative electronic ignition system for the 70 to 79 XS650. While I’m sure this could be adapted to other engines, our focus will be the XS.
Goals:
View attachment 173555 Crankshaft Triggered. All modern engines employ a crank triggered system because it’s inherently more accurate and stable than a cam triggered system.
View attachment 173555 Low Cost. Under $50 is the target. The Suzuki GN250 box can be had for about $20. The trigger coil comes in under $10. Other misc parts will bring us close to out mark.
View attachment 173555 Built in Electronic Advance. No moving parts means maintenance free.
View attachment 173555 DIY. Design a conversion that’s easily done by your average backyard wrench using nothing more than hand tools and a drill press.
View attachment 173555 Step By Step. Instructions laid out in a logical, easy to follow sequence.
View attachment 173555 No Loss in Performance.
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Yes, you're wrong. Have a read here Jan. Eventually I'll move some of that info over here. Until then, bear with me... there is a plan.Low Cost. Under $50 is the target. ---- the Rotor job tends to crash that by a factor 2 X
Am I Wrong ???
Btw... my rewinds are cheaper by half.A replacement costs 160 Euro ca $ 190
I doubt it is cheaper to take it to a mechanical shop here. Let them drill ..
I have rewound 2 rotors neither costed less than ca $ 100
https://www.xs650shop.de/en/electric/1099/alternator-rotor-70-84-exchange?number=24-0060