48v dc power

From: Merle K. Peirce <at258_at_osfn.org>
Date: Thu Oct 12 18:56:23 2000

On Thu, 12 Oct 2000, Tony Duell wrote:

> Real vehicles [1] have assorted ways to drive mechanical accesories, like
> a power take off option that fits into the transfer gearbox. Now, add
> that, add a sensibly-sized generator, and have a proper in-car computer.
>
> [1] do I have to say 'Land Rover' :-)
>
> More seriously (but only slightly more seriously), why not add a second
> alternator next to the standard one (there's probably enoug room to
> kludge something in and run an extra drive belt to a pulley piggy-backed
> onto the existing one). Use that to charge a second battery (which
> needn't be that large). Yes, you've still got the spikes from the
> alternator to worry about, but at least you don't have the electical
> spikes put there by the ignition system, assorted motors, etc.

I think I'd prefer a nice little diesel. FC's have more room in the back
for rack mounting, though. did they come uuith 2.5's or V-8's?

And, are PDP-11's positively earthed?
Received on Thu Oct 12 2000 - 18:56:23 BST