> Does the motor have mechanical points - or is the ignition Electronic? -
> Some small 2 strokes have electronic modules that work on the dV/dt of the
> low tension coil output and use a transistor to take the place of points.

        Nope, just a single coil connected directly to ground and the plug, nothing
else.

> If this is the case, you might have to figure out which is the low tension
> coil connection and tap into it - if that's the way you want to go.
>
> Another "Quick stop" possibility might be to have a spring loaded lever
> poised over the (bare) spark plug terminal. This is released by a soleniod
> (Or held in place by a solenoid)  and shorts out the spark to stop the
> motor.  Doing it this way would not require changes to the
> ignition system.

        Now THAT is a good idea! I haven't thought of that, I'll consider it,
thanks.

--
http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList
mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu