Another economically made module from the wiring loom of a Chinese quad ATV or scooter.
This module interfaces between the magneto/alternator and the ignition coil to provide high current pulses in sync with the engine.
The use of a high voltage winding on the alternator/magneto is to store as much energy in the 1uF capacitor as possible for dumping through the ignition coil in pulses to induce a high voltage spark.
It's a very simple circuit, but this one has some odd quirks compared to others.
Is the input RC arrangement to provide a speed dependent timing variation for the spark?
Is it normal to short circuit the high voltage winding of the alternator on each alternate half wave?
Anyone had a shock from the appropriately named "kill circuit" on the keyswitch or engine switch?
Let me know what you think in the comments.
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