Super Nova Hubs, Battery, Light and 'The Plug'??

[bpeschka]

Does anyone have experience with the Supernova line of dynamo hubs, lights, etc.

At the link below, read about a dynamo hub, 'the plug' which takes AC dynamo power and converts it into DC to charge a battery or one of their headlamps. Just wondering if reality is as good as their website.

http://supernova-lights.com/en/products/the_plug.html

Also, curious to see if you could use another brand dynamo as the power source.

Thanks,

[bakerjw]

I believe that most dynamos run a standard 6V3A configuration. That's 6 volts AC with up to 3 amp generating capacity.

I like the USB mounts like those; however, I'd be more prone to running a headlight that is made for use with a dynamo and wire up a switch to control the power going to it or the USB. Less to go wrong that way.

[adamgnewman]

A friend used the Sinewave for the Tour Divide this summer, and had zero issues.

http://www.sinewavecycles.com/products/sinewave-revolution

[Wingnut]

I've got a Sinewave, works great...just fit it and go!