As we get started building our roller coaster, we need a sufficient power source. I would like this to be “portable” so plugging it into the wall is an attractive idea. Well, you can’t plug a 3 hp motor into the wall. It’ll trip the breaker every time.
The solution is to store energy in capacitors! But how do we safely use capacitors charged to 96V? Since we only get 15-20 amps out of a socket, how do we limit the in rush current?
Traditional charging methods waste power and take too long to charge. Let’s to this smarter.
But I Need Your Help!
Projects like this are expensive and take a while. I need help. I’ve created a YouTube Membership channel to help others design and build your own backyard coaster. Take a minute to check out the channel. Perks of joining are:
- Invitation to Ride Once Complete
- Shout out in up coming videos
- Your name engraved on a plaque to be mounted on the coaster
Click the link here and join today!