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I just purchased the latest iteration of the igaro d1 -- their customer service was really good. I'm keen on giving it a go. There was a reason I decided against the sinewave but I can't remember why now...
My hope is to be able to wire a supernova e3 and a b&m secula to it, obviously won't be running it simultaneously, it would either be lights or USB power charging, but not both at the same time.
This is my first dynamo experience.
Is this daft based on your experience?
r_mash-
If you run Supernova you'll have to go for the whole hog. Can't mix and match as Supernova converts dynamo AC to DC and then DC to rear light.
So you'll have to pick Supernova...or anything else if you want the lights you want.Other than that, you can run an Igaro in parallel and you'll have light and charging no problems, albeit with a drop in light power/charge speed as the power load is balanced out.
It also depends on what you're charging. Apparently certain high capacity powerpacks/gadgets suck up more amps than the D1 can kick out to charge (This applies to all systems I've tried so far though, not just Igaro), so worth testing out.
I like the E3, but it is more a 'see with' light as opposed to a 'be seen' light, so if not adjusted right, will blind the fuck out of whatever is coming towards you.
I'd also get a light with an on/off switch for full power daytime charging for all else.
Chak
Amen to that.
Don't get me wrong. I do not hate on Igaro or their work in any way, and hope this doesn't impact their business in any shape, but I do feel like their second iteration made things a bit 'uhhh' in my views.
Having been very lucky to install a few sets so far of both generations, I do feel like their craftsmanship is second to none, but their system is ergonomically a bit of a hit and miss, hence why I'm hugely keen on Sinewaves integration as I think it's the logical next step of a very streamlined modular system.
I think Kerry has a point and I do feel the same way, and if Igaro can reason their logic behind it, I imagine a lot more people are willing to listen and invest including myself, but the whole tangle of wires is a massive pain in the arse to handle, especially as those looking for high efficiency tend to be very picky people who want the best.
Please do post up your views and workings around these systems if you have the chance. Invaluable stuff that would be of huge help to a lot of people.