Hi Kai, It's technically feasible, but probably not worth it. First you'd have to determine what voltage your light was built for (how many batteries does it take, what type, and how are they connected-- series or parallel?). Dynamos output 6V nominally. Then you'd have to create a bridge rectifier circuit to convert the AC generator output to DC, and you'd have to fit this circuit somewhere inside the taillight. That would be the minimum. You'd also want to install a couple of diodes and rechargeable batteries to allow the batteries to charge while your hub is generating power. It's all very simple but takes up a lot of space if you build it yourself. You're probably just better off getting a dedicated dynamo light.
Anton On Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 5:36:36 AM UTC-4, Kainalu wrote: > > Hi folks, > Wondering if anyone has some insights as to how, or whether or not I > should even be considering, a rewiring of my battery powered B&M Toplight > for use with my newish to me generator hub. > Is it as simple as switching out the LEDs and running wires off the > contacts? Do I even need to swap the LEDs? Am I being too trusting of my > generator system by not having a battery powered backup light? Would it be > possible to add LEDs (if different LEDs are necessary) to the Toplight that > can run off of the hub and keep the guts of the battery powered light > intact as an all in one backup? > Thanks > -Kai > Brooklyn, NY > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
