real time dyno?

[Mike Fahrion]

All this dyno talk has me wondering....

The strain gauge on the driveshaft sure seems like a interesting way
to measure torque (at least relative) in real time, although wiring
problems would seem to preclude it.  My meager mind has trouble
comprehending accomplishing the resolution necessary with hall
effect sensors.  

Would be interesting to me, although maybe not practical, to have a
real time horsepower/torque display.  Any other thoughts on how to
accomplish this with minimal sensors?  Shaft rpm is certainly simple
enough, but how/where to get the torque reading?  The motor mount
suggestion sounds feasible, anyone care to elaborate?  Can anyone see 
any fatal flaws in the concept?

TIA
-mike
mfahrion at bb-elec.com

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Mike Fahrion                mfahrion at bb-elec.com      http://www.bb-elec.com/
B&B Electronics Mfg Co      ph.(815) 433-5100 ext.215    fax (815) 434-7094 
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