Dynamometer output readings for my moped

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The discussion centers on creating a dynamometer (dyno) for measuring the power output of a moped using a washing machine motor and a water brake for resistance simulation. The user seeks to convert voltage readings from the motor into a power curve diagram, correlating speed with voltage output. Recommendations include utilizing mobile applications that leverage accelerometers for preliminary power measurements before investing in a custom dyno setup.

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  • Understanding of dynamometer principles and operation
  • Basic knowledge of electrical measurements (volts and power conversion)
  • Familiarity with mechanical components like water brakes and motors
  • Experience with mobile applications for data collection and analysis
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  • Explore mobile applications for power measurement using accelerometers
  • Investigate the design and construction of DIY dynamometers
  • Learn about data visualization techniques for power curve mapping
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This discussion is beneficial for hobbyists, moped enthusiasts, and DIY mechanics interested in tuning performance and measuring power output effectively.

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Hello everybody this is my first time posting here hope i am doing it right (sorry if english is bad)
Hello everybody this is my first time posting here hope i am doing it right (sorry if english is bad)

I had a new project for a moped (bike) tuning idee
I want to make a dyno to see how much power my bike gives. My idea was to use a motor from a wasmachine and use it as the dyno power sourche. So i make a wheel were my bike wil run on ( the wheel has a waterbrake to simulate resistance) that than rotates the wasmachine motor so that motor wil give power out (the power is in volts) Now i want to transform that power into diagram map. Where i can see the power curve. For example i drive 20 kmph it gives 10 volts and when i ride 40 it gives 15. The volt that come out that i have to read does not have to match like hp (horsepower)

I want something where i can read off the power that comes off a dynamo

Hopefully you understand me and can help me
Greetings
 
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sseepppp said:
I want to make a dyno to see how much power my bike gives.
Before you spend a lot of time and money building your own dyno, you might try downloading an app for your cellphone that uses the phone's accelerometer to give you a simple capability to do power measurements as you experiment with different engine settings. Do a Google search similar to mine below to check out your options:

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