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Mark Riley wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Chris Phillips wrote:
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> > In lugnet.trains, Mark Riley wrote:
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> > > New version! Now, the main body is only 4x6 studs:
> > >
> > > <http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/markril/Trains/TSwitch2/a1.jpg
> > > <http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/markril/Trains/TSwitch2/thumb/a1.jpg_thumb.jpg>>
> >
> > This redesign is absolutely brilliant! Time to make a couple dozen automated
> > switch points...
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> Thanks Chris, but apparently this design as it stands is too sensitive to the
> clutch strength of the components being used. Yesterday, I ran it over 100
> times without the hint of a problem, but today after partially disassembling and
> reassembling it, it won't go more than about 50 switches without
> self-destructing. I think the primary issue is keeping the motor from
> seperating from the base. Have to think about this...
>
> Mark
Mark,
Do you have an extra speed regulator lying around? If the answer is
yes, then you could run all of your powered points off a speed regulator
that isn't set to full power. Two problems solved! Nice small design by
the way.
Oh yeah, problem car... peshaw... think bigger! Build them wide,
8-wide, build them big, real big, and damn the torpedos, the buildings
too :)
Chris M
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In lugnet.trains, Christopher Masi wrote:
> Do you have an extra speed regulator lying around? If the answer is
> yes, then you could run all of your powered points off a speed regulator
> that isn't set to full power. Two problems solved!
Great idea! I just tried this with the speed regulator set to level 4 (6 being
max) and it reduces the impact considerably, but there's still enough power for
a reliable throw. I've been using the motorized switches with my RCX (running
LACC) and this suggests a new feature of allowing the power level to be adjusted
when throwing the switch.
> Nice small design by
> the way.
Thank you.
> Oh yeah, problem car... peshaw... think bigger! Build them wide,
> 8-wide, build them big, real big, and damn the torpedos, the buildings
> too :)
And, everything else that gets in the way! Jeez, building 6-wide cars is
expensive enough, I can only imagine what it costs in parts for a nice long
8-wide loco...
Thanks for the suggestion,
Mark
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