The Smart Drive, used as a PMA - Permanent Magnet Alternator, is an ideal generator for small scale electricity generation projects. It can also be used as a powerfull BLDC - Brushless DC motor.
Please refer to the following documents to assist you in your D.I.Y. project:
Smart Drive Applications for DIY projects
Smart Drive BLDC Motor Applications for DIY projects
All DIY’ers are different, some are motivated by the challenge and learning experience, and some by the perceived financial benefit. If you are a DIY’er we admire you, we have done what we can to provide you with a free comprehensive documentation resource, and we can provide you with professional advice for a fee. Good advice based on 1st class engineering and 20 years’ renewable energy experience is never free, unless you are prepared to do some reading and learning yourself. The guides listed above are a great place to start.

Type 2 Shaft to Type 1 Adaptor
$ 14.70 NZD
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SKU: 1943

Shaft Retaining Nut
$ 14.70 NZD
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SKU: 2002

BLDC Speed Controller
$ 208.95 NZD
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SKU: 2190

Type 1 Shaft
$ 103.95 NZD from
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SKU: 1946

Complete 42 Pole PMA
$ 565.95 NZD from
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SKU: 1131

Type 2 Shaft
$ 77.70 NZD from
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SKU: 1944

Hall Effect Sensor
$ 25.20 NZD
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SKU: 2129

Rotor Type 3 for 36 Pole Stator
$ 119.00 NZD
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SKU: 2006

DIY Bearing Block with Bearing & Shaft Options
$ 229.95 NZD from
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SKU: 2143