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Re: LEGO 7996 and 9V
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 8 Mar 2008 04:50:11 GMT
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> The real broblem with the 7996, wether you metalize it or not is the linked
> switch controls. My next project is to split the controlls and add solenoids for
I wish that I had read this a few months ago (when I should have). I just
bought a 7996 with the intention to convert it to 9V.
I am very disapointed that you can not have both of the parallel straights
switched to go straight at the same time. The switching only allows for one to
be straight and the other must curve.
I'd be happy to know if you have a good method of splitting the controls and
adding solenoids!
Does anyone else have experience with splitting the 7996 controls, or adding
solenoids to a regular 9v switching point?
Thanks,
Scott
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| (...) splitting the controls for the doubble crossover can be done in a couple of ways. as soon as i get my hands on a set i will write up some instructions for everyone. as for selenoids there really is no need. automating 9v/rc switches is fairly (...) (16 years ago, 9-Mar-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO 7996 and 9V
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| (...) Myself and others have used copper foil (2 URLs) I converted a 7996 just before Christmas, and installed it in my elevated train layout. So far it's run flawlessly for different trains for over 20 hours of run time. I used pre-tinned (...) (16 years ago, 10-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains)
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