Re: [TCML] Help with capacitor + ignition coil project

[Brandon Garretson <garretsontech@xxxxxxxxx>]

I dont wish to discourage anyones creativity here and speaking from a
mechanics point of view;
Power to the coil is all well and good but from where would you obtain the
several hundred amps required to engage the starter and turn the engine over
several times in order to start it?
That would require one hell of a large cap, like say, a car battery.
Just the alternator turning fairly slowly creates enough juice to power the
ignition, thats why cars (manual trans) can be push-started.
Just wanted to point that out now because odds are somebody would point it
out later.
There is an existing device called a jump-pack that can generally create
~1000 amps.
Im fairly certain it operates in a similar fashion to what you are proposing
but creates a more desireable outcome.

http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Cable-604050-WSL-RESCUE/dp/B002YORJTK/ref=dp_return_2/190-7458553-3559110?ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive

Maybe there is some way you can put a twist on the concept.
Or hell, buy one for 80 bucks, pull the guts out, build your own case and
call it yours.
Just remember to remove the Made In China sticker.


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> > Hey guys, I have an idea for a science fair I plan on entering this
> > spring.It will involve capacitors, and a few simple car parts.I really
> > need help with this because my knowledge of capacitors sucks...so if
> > anyone would be able to help send me in the right direction I would
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> > appreciate it!email me at b-u-r-t-o-n-boy@xxxxxxxxxxx if your
> > interested!(basically my idea is when you have a half dead car battery
> > that wont start the car, you can charge up a capacitor to send enough
> > power to the ignition coil.... kinda like a flash in a camera)
> > thanks! :)
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