Ignition switch and charge light on LS

[Greybeard]

Diagrams printed off, relay and on off switch ordered from RS. 

I'm impressed! Please keep us up to date with the project. Are you able to put the relay and switch somewhere out of the rain?

[RoyC]

Diagrams printed off, relay and on off switch ordered from RS. 

I'm impressed! Please keep us up to date with the project. Are you able to put the relay and switch somewhere out of the rain?

Thinking of putting the relay in the toolbox, and switch, or ignition switch under but level with the seat. I will put the LED by the handlebars. The battery is in the boot of the sidecar.

[chaterlea25]

Hi,
Rudy, the "D" wire from the dynamo to the regulator only has voltage when the dynamo is charging
none when the engine is stopped.
This is how normal charging lamps work , using the voltage from the dynamo to balance the battery voltage applied to the other side of the lamp, 12v either side of the lamp = no light

Muskie,
The DVR 6-12 conversion reg just regulates the voltage at a higher level, the dynamo voltage will rise to 20v easily on open circuit
So you need another 12 v LED gadget

GB,
Switches with one normally open and one normally closed contacts are readily available
no need for complex relays 

John

[Greybeard]

GB,
Switches with one normally open and one normally closed contacts are readily available
no need for complex relays 

Double pole but working opposite each other?

[chaterlea25]

Hi GB
Yup, I would search on RS or Farnell, maybe Maplin if they are still open
It can also be achieved with an industrial latching push button or keyswitch where you can add your chosen contact types
(I'm rusty on this stuff since I packed up the sparky game  in 2009)

John

[Greybeard]

Just the job. I'll research those switches tomorrow. Thanks.

[duTch]

 

    GB,
    Switches with one normally open and one normally closed contacts are readily available
    no need for complex relays 

Double pole but working opposite each other?

  Possibly something like what Rookie has ?

[RoyC]

  Come on lads, I've ordered my switch and relay now. 
But if there's a better way, I can order something else. 

[Greybeard]

Come on lads, I've ordered my switch and relay now. 
But if there's a better way, I can order something else. 

It's always worth waiting a while here to get other people's response before leaping. If there is a suitable switch you may not need the relay. Laters.

[Rookie_V#60]

Only look on my replay #34

Cheers Rudy

[Greybeard]

Only look on my replay #34

...and the keyed switch (universal for Scooter or  Quad) with 2 contacts -1 opener (magneto) and 1 closer (dynamo), so you have 2 functions  with 1 turn.
Sourced via evil bay in China total cost: 5€

Sorry Rudy, I did not understand that first time through. I didn't know such a switch existed. It now makes sense to me. Do you have a link you can paste here?

Do you want a keyed switch RoyC?

[RoyC]

Only look on my replay #34

...and the keyed switch (universal for Scooter or  Quad) with 2 contacts -1 opener (magneto) and 1 closer (dynamo), so you have 2 functions  with 1 turn.
Sourced via evil bay in China total cost: 5€

Do you want a keyed switch RoyC?

Is that like an ignition switch ?
I want the best way to get a charge LED.

[Greybeard]

Do you want a keyed switch RoyC?

Is that like an ignition switch ?
I want the best way to get a charge LED.

I guess so Roy. See Rudis photos

[duTch]

 

I want the best way to get a charge LED.

 My charge light is if the headlight doesn't brighten when I rev it, means it ain't a chargin'....

[RoyC]

 

I want the best way to get a charge LED.

 My charge light is if the headlight doesn't brighten when I rev it, means it ain't a chargin'....

Is this so even with a fully charged 55ah battery and led headlight bulb?