DIY Dyno

[Xander]

Is there anyone here that is thinking of building his own dyno?

 

I found some company's that makes the electronics and software for a home made inertia based dyno. It looks really easy. Here are the links.

 

http://freespace.virgin.net/dyno.power/

 

http://www.angelfire.com/linux/dyno46/products.html#Top

 

http://www.sportdevices.com/

 

some more good reading:

 

http://www.dynamometer.fsnet.co.uk/inertia-inertial-or-brake-dyno.htm

 

This little excel program lets you calculate roller diameter and the approximate time of a run.

 

http://www.sportdevices.com/download/rollerssheet2.xls

 

I think that in the end you can have your own dyno for about 2000 dollars.

 

hmmmm... this sure is something to think about over christmas.