Peter wrote regarding 'Re: [EE] 2 Stroke Ignition Module circuit diagram' on Fri, Jan 20 at 13:50:
> On Fri, 20 Jan 2006, Danny Sauer wrote:
> > I'd imagine there are examples somewhere of how to use a hall-effect
> > switch to control power to an inductor through a transistor. :)  Maybe
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> Most low cost magneto style electronic ignitions do not use a hall 
> switch they use dI/dt sign change to cut the current circuit at the 
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Doh - I missed the magneto part.  I saw "small engine" and immediately
assumed it worked like my lawn mower. :)

--Danny
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