We successfully got all 3 generators working simultaneously. We have the alternators connected in parallel.
At first we had a problem with the middle generator and had to diagnose the source of the problem. Was it a bad wire? A problem with the alternator? Finally we worked our way back to the sensor and discovered that it was faulty and had to be replaced. Unfortunately, with 3 people pedaling there is still ample load experienced by each pedaler. We have some more work to do to ensure that 3 pedalers can, indeed, produce the necessary 200 watts to power the sound system. Our next work session is Thursday. There will be a sound check at the Arboretum on Saturday. We are getting down to the wire (pun intended). The concert is just 6 days away! I have to remind myself that this is still an experiment.
At first we had a problem with the middle generator and had to diagnose the source of the problem. Was it a bad wire? A problem with the alternator? Finally we worked our way back to the sensor and discovered that it was faulty and had to be replaced. Unfortunately, with 3 people pedaling there is still ample load experienced by each pedaler. We have some more work to do to ensure that 3 pedalers can, indeed, produce the necessary 200 watts to power the sound system. Our next work session is Thursday. There will be a sound check at the Arboretum on Saturday. We are getting down to the wire (pun intended). The concert is just 6 days away! I have to remind myself that this is still an experiment.