Hello. I'm hoping some of you may be able to help me with a project that I and another fellow are trying to do. I have a very limited background playing with electronics. Mainly relays and diodes in car audio and security systems.
On to our project. We both own Kawasaki motorcycles that run on 12vac common ground system. That is no problem for the basic lighting system but we need to hook up a horn which runs on 12vdc. This is the only item that needs DC current.
What can I make to handle this one and only item? I was thinking a RS# 276-1185 - 25A, 50V Full-Wave Bridge Rectifier connected to a RS# 276-1778 - LM317T 12vdc adjustable regulator and a suitable sized (?) capacitor. Of course, I would use proper heatsinks on both the regulator and rectifier.
So, is my thinking sound or am I missing something? Would this work in a floating ground setup? Please enlighten me!
On to our project. We both own Kawasaki motorcycles that run on 12vac common ground system. That is no problem for the basic lighting system but we need to hook up a horn which runs on 12vdc. This is the only item that needs DC current.
What can I make to handle this one and only item? I was thinking a RS# 276-1185 - 25A, 50V Full-Wave Bridge Rectifier connected to a RS# 276-1778 - LM317T 12vdc adjustable regulator and a suitable sized (?) capacitor. Of course, I would use proper heatsinks on both the regulator and rectifier.
So, is my thinking sound or am I missing something? Would this work in a floating ground setup? Please enlighten me!