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Hey all,
Well there has been quite a bit of talk about modifying the yet to be released
IR trains so i figured it might be a good idea to consolidate them into one
thread. Here’s a little rundown of what I remember as well as my X-ACTO knife
wielding, dremel tool loving, opinions. =)
In order from least offensive to dremel happy:
1.put BBB wheels on the new train motors
It’s a good idea and it might just make me more interested in building a steam
engine.
2.install a battery pack instead of using AA’s
This is one of my ideas but I still have yet to see if this is even feasible.
Another option is the lithium ion batteries that recently came out. They’re
supposed to be rechargeable and last 2-3 times longer than other rechargeables.
3.remove the motor from an old train motor and use it as a power pickup for the
IR trains
I’m not sure how I feel about this one. Using a train voltage regulator seems
like a good idea except that the regulator puts out closer to 10.5 volts at
speed 6. This would lead me to think that there might be a burn out issues
without some sort of a safety in place. This could be as simple as a piece of
duct tape over the controller set on speed 5 or a resistor.
4.shorten the train base from 30 studs to XX studs
I’ve thought about this for days trying to figure out why someone might want to
do this and I’m still confused. Anyone care to chime in on this? 30 studs seems
perfect for 6-wide engines.
5.change the IR frequencies for additional channels
This is another one of my ideas, but I’m not sure on implementation . Anyone
have thoughts on this?
6.convert from IR to RC
This is John Barns idea. I have no idea of what it would take to implement but
it doesn’t sound easy. It would however be very, very cool and would virtually
blow open the doors to realistic operations I.E. dumb DCC.
7.completely remove the electronics for installation into odd shaped mocs
This is by far my favorite idea. By removing the electronics and placing them
into a smaller more tightly fitting box you gain the opportunity to put it into
more mocs whether they’re trains or a something completely different. Another
advantage is you can move the receiver eyes to different possibly more hidden
locations and you can provide power to the unit in alternate methods.
Again this is just my opinion. You’re welcome to disagree.
Ondrew
P.s.. I’ve read a lot of emails on this lately and might have missed something.
If I forgot something please add it to the list.
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| Hi Ondrew, I can make a comment on two related posts here. (...) As I see it 4) and 7) are related since for me they both solve the same problem which is this: seven-wide trains are pretty much ruined by the 6x30 baseplate. Basically it's very (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| (...) Might make your wheel spacing awkward, but a good idea. Has anyone tried this with a 9V BASIC motor?. (...) Just putting in some high-capacity NiMH batteries would extend the life from one charge. But, building in a charging socket and circuit (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| (...) (SNIP) (...) (SNIP) (...) (SNIP) (...) I'd like to do a combination of 2, 4 and 7. Take the batteries out, put them in a 4x14 battery box. Use a 9V lead cut in half to connect this to the electronics. Cover over the button of the wrong (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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