Alt-BEAM Archive
Message #07493
To: beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
From: Simon svandemo@esat.kuleuven.ac.be
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 12:28:57 +0100
Subject: [alt-beam] Re: Preferences on Tutorials
rdraycott@CPL.co.uk wrote:
> What would be real useful would be a components and performance table
> i.e. for each engine etc. a ref. to the builder, transistors/ cap, motor type &
> make , trigger
> ( fled, Vc detector etc. solar cell type and voltage)
> Such a grid could also include performance details for that combination of
> components
> charge time and run timings e.g. { a 3 second pulse every 1.5 minutes 6 foot
> from a 100w bulb}
> these details would be very useful for builders who would have a yardstick as to
> the performance they could expect
> and since there are so many combinations ,especially if you include manufacturer
> such a table may help identify performance improvements.
> such a table would also be an off the shelf parts list for beginner's based on
> proven combinations of components.
>
> Personally I would love to see successful 1381type engines that use an
> alternative Voltage detector.
>
> Rob D
>
> thinking about it I'm game to compile the table if anyone wants to send me
> their engine details
> give it a couple of months and Ill post it to the list ???
> With all those on the list that should be quite a few
>
> What do you all think ?????
Great idea.
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Simon Vandemoortele
4th year Civil Engineering (Electronics)
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