I tried searching and found some similar issues, but nothing that I found answered my questions completely. Please forgive if this is a common subject and I missed it on search.
What I am trying to do:
I have a Moto Guzzi that I am customizing. The Guzzi uses two separate ignition circuits with two separate 6v coils, points, etc. I would like to use an aftermarket tach on my project, but all of the ones I see that I like are car related and thus allow for customization to 4, 6, 8, 10 cyl. As such, I believe that I need to multiply the single fire signal x4 to utilize these gauges. Correct? There are costly products out there that do similar to this, but still not exactly what I need with out some serious massaging. As such, I would rather build what I image would be an easy circuit to solve this issue. I have built mega jolts, sparks, and squirts, but the programming was always a PITA as I was self teaching.
Dose anyone have any guidance?
A little background on me:
3 years of electronics in HS (back in early 90s), 4 years as an avionics tech in the USCG (12 years ago). I can read a schematic, order parts, understand basics, but I am a little rusty. Solid state stuff is my weakest point so I may ask some simple questions.
Thanks for your help
What I am trying to do:
I have a Moto Guzzi that I am customizing. The Guzzi uses two separate ignition circuits with two separate 6v coils, points, etc. I would like to use an aftermarket tach on my project, but all of the ones I see that I like are car related and thus allow for customization to 4, 6, 8, 10 cyl. As such, I believe that I need to multiply the single fire signal x4 to utilize these gauges. Correct? There are costly products out there that do similar to this, but still not exactly what I need with out some serious massaging. As such, I would rather build what I image would be an easy circuit to solve this issue. I have built mega jolts, sparks, and squirts, but the programming was always a PITA as I was self teaching.
Dose anyone have any guidance?
A little background on me:
3 years of electronics in HS (back in early 90s), 4 years as an avionics tech in the USCG (12 years ago). I can read a schematic, order parts, understand basics, but I am a little rusty. Solid state stuff is my weakest point so I may ask some simple questions.
Thanks for your help