Enki wrote:
> On 3 Nov 2008 at 10:14, Walter Banks wrote:
> 
>> Some of the rare earth magnet motors for slot cars should have no
>> problem delivering 10-15W
>>
> 
> 	That's a good idea. 
> 	Will try one of these motors coupled to a dentist "turbine".
> 
> 	MJ
> 

Before you try one of those, or alternately, try one of the 3 phase
brushless hobby motors. They would be more efficient in that they would
give you more output power. The brushed motors might have highly
advanced timing which would make it a terrible generator.

-
Martin
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