Hi Richard,

On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 11:52:31AM +1200, Richard Prosser wrote:

> 5. You don't need an additional diode to prevent backfeed under low
> light conditions, the boost diode will perform this function.

Oh, I hadn't thought of this! Thanks for the idea.

> 2. You don't get isolation between the input and output side, but you
> don't need it anyway.

I don't think isolation should be necessary here...

> I guess this is a hobby thing - not a product for sale?  If it's a
> saleable product, then you may need to look at RFI, etc issues which
> will complicate things.. If you get above 60V then electrical safety
> comes into it also but it looks like you'll be well below that.

It's not for sale. I'm teaching a class this summer on alt. energy and
sustainability for high school kids and part of the class is to modify the
golf cart. The kids are putting everything together, I've just got to design
the electronics. :)

Thanks for your input! Matthew
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