Alternator on crank and re-gen braking? 2 wheels 2017

Kia ora Whangapararoa College

Thanks for your question. Sounds like you are looking to innovate- good stuff.

Yep, Ok to use an alternator on the crank as long as turning the cranks doesn't drive the wheels (as you mention). You should research the feasibility and advantages or otherwise of doing this given the nature of the competition and courses run.

The kit comes with a form of re-generative braking so yep the dynamo assisted braking system you mention is fine.

Hope that helps, be sure to post progress pics on the build blog!