"Jann P. Kaminski" wrote:
>
> Hey Picsters
>
> Does anyone have a link, page, info, schematic for a capacitive discharge
> ignition system to convert standard points, condenser, coil to high energy,
> pulsed discharge? Since the commercial varieties (CraneCams, Universal,
> Compufire, Jacobs) all use a timing pickup sensor, uP, caps and SCR, I bet
> someone has hacked it or developed one for educational purposes. I would be
> nice to be able to program the advance curve, dwell, rpm limiter, etc. for a
> 4 cylinder engine and directly see the effects of the modifications.
>
> Any info would be helpful
>
> Jann

Silicon Chip described a project similar to what you ask.

http://www.siliconchip.com.au/

A PIC controlled ignition controller mates with this project.

http://www.picnpoke.com/projects/ignition.html

Kits for both these are at

http://www.jaycar.com.au/

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Tony

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