DIY 30kW Dynamometer: Testing Electric Boat Gearboxes
2025-04-04
A mechanical engineer in the electric marine industry built a custom 30kW dynamometer to test marine transmissions he designs and builds. The dyno features torque measurement, water cooling, CAN bus integration, and a Python-based dashboard. The article details the build process, challenges encountered, and technical specifics, covering motor selection, sensor integration, data acquisition, and power supply. It also shares lessons learned in noise suppression and system integration.
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