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I have Salvaged a motor from a treadmill to make a stationary bike generator

Motor Specs: 180 VDC -4500 Rpm 1.3 Hp 6 amp

I mocked up a bike trainer and using the rollers from treadmill and was able to output 100-160 VDC Unloaded, and using a 50 cm piece of Nichrome wire I was measuring 20-30 VDC @ 2-3 amps. But the current fluctuates.

I am trying to work out what I would need to safely charge a deep cycle battery which i understand i will need a controller or circuit to reduce voltage and manage battery charging, but not sure what that would look like

The generator will be placed in a communal space for people to help power the campsite, so it would need to be idiot proof.

Thanks

Edit: 1: Battery hasnt been finalized most probably a 120 Ah 12v AGM Deepcycle Marine battery

2: Disregard what load will be coming off the battery as it should not interfere with what can be put into the battery

I have salvaged a motor from a treadmill to make a stationary bike generator.

Motor Specs: 180 VDC -4500 Rpm 1.3 Hp 6 amp

I mocked up a bike trainer and using the rollers from treadmill and was able to output 100-160 VDC unloaded, and using a 50 cm piece of Nichrome wire I was measuring 20-30 VDC @ 2-3 amps. But the current fluctuates.

I am trying to work out what I would need to safely charge a deep cycle battery which I understand I will need a controller or circuit to reduce voltage and manage battery charging, but not sure what that would look like.

The generator will be placed in a communal space for people to help power the campsite, so it would need to be idiot proof.

Thanks

Edit: 1: Battery hasn't been finalized most probably a 120 Ah 12v AGM Deepcycle Marine battery

2: Disregard what load will be coming off the battery as it should not interfere with what can be put into the battery

I have Salvaged a motor from a treadmill to make a stationary bike generator

Motor Specs: 180 VDC -4500 Rpm 1.3 Hp 6 amp

I mocked up a bike trainer and using the rollers from treadmill and was able to output 100-160 VDC Unloaded, and using a 50 cm piece of Nichrome wire I was measuring 20-30 VDC @ 2-3 amps. But the current fluctuates.

I am trying to work out what I would need to safely charge a deep cycle battery which i understand i will need a controller or circuit to reduce voltage and manage battery charging, but not sure what that would look like

The generator will be placed in a communal space for people to help power the campsite, so it would need to be idiot proof.

Thanks

Edit: 1: Battery hasnt been finalized most probably a 120 Ah 12v AGM Deepcycle Marine battery

2: Disregard what load will be coming off the battery as it's load from battery ground and should not interfere with what can be put into the battery

I have Salvaged a motor from a treadmill to make a stationary bike generator

Motor Specs: 180 VDC -4500 Rpm 1.3 Hp 6 amp

I mocked up a bike trainer and using the rollers from treadmill and was able to output 100-160 VDC Unloaded, and using a 50 cm piece of Nichrome wire I was measuring 20-30 VDC @ 2-3 amps. But the current fluctuates.

I am trying to work out what I would need to safely charge a deep cycle battery which i understand i will need a controller or circuit to reduce voltage and manage battery charging, but not sure what that would look like

The generator will be placed in a communal space for people to help power the campsite, so it would need to be idiot proof.

Thanks

Edit: 1: Battery hasnt been finalized most probably a 120 Ah 12v AGM Deepcycle Marine battery

2: Disregard what load will be coming off the battery as it should not interfere with what can be put into the battery

I have Salvaged a motor from a treadmill to make a stationary bike generator

Motor Specs: 180 VDC -4500 Rpm 1.3 Hp 6 amp

I mocked up a bike trainer and using the rollers from treadmill and was able to output 100-160 VDC Unloaded, and using a 50 cm piece of Nichrome wire I was measuring 20-30 VDC @ 2-3 amps. But the current fluctuates.

I am trying to work out what I would need to safely charge a deep cycle battery which i understand i will need a controller or circuit to reduce voltage and manage battery charging, but not sure what that would look like

The generator will be placed in a communal space for people to help power the campsite, so it would need to be idiot proof.

How do I get at least a 2Ah charge rate out of a battery?

Edit: 1: Battery hasnt been finalized most probably a 120 Ah 12v AGM Deepcycle Marine battery

2: Disregard what load will be coming off the battery as it's load from battery ground and should not interfere with what can be put into the battery

I have Salvaged a motor from a treadmill to make a stationary bike generator

Motor Specs: 180 VDC -4500 Rpm 1.3 Hp 6 amp

I mocked up a bike trainer and using the rollers from treadmill and was able to output 100-160 VDC Unloaded, and using a 50 cm piece of Nichrome wire I was measuring 20-30 VDC @ 2-3 amps. But the current fluctuates.

I am trying to work out what I would need to safely charge a deep cycle battery which i understand i will need a controller or circuit to reduce voltage and manage battery charging, but not sure what that would look like

The generator will be placed in a communal space for people to help power the campsite, so it would need to be idiot proof.

Thanks

Edit: 1: Battery hasnt been finalized most probably a 120 Ah 12v AGM Deepcycle Marine battery

2: Disregard what load will be coming off the battery as it's load from battery ground and should not interfere with what can be put into the battery