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Re: Automated 9V Switch/Points
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic
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Wed, 24 Jan 2001 18:21:23 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Steven Barile writes:
> I notice that there is a Force (or Power, Resistence...) rating on the side
> the white gear. Are they all the same or has LEGO made different ones?
I don't think so...
> When I tried using the white gear (in many different configs) I could never >get the gear to throw the switch (oh sure after much gear reduction maybe...).
> SteveB
> PNLTC
> > In lugnet.trains, John R. Clark writes:
> > Nice compact design with hardly any hard-to-find parts. Only problem is it
> > won't work for me. Maybe you opened your switches and trimmed the tab off,
> > so they would slide more easily?
> >
> > With unmodified switches, the white gear engages before the switch is thrown
> > (for me, at least). Any suggestions?
I think I found a possible explanation for why It didn't work for you guys.
It has something to do with the way you connect the 1 x 4 Liftarm to
the switch. Look at this:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=28898
I tried this at home and when I connect the liftarm to only one "pin" it
wouldn't work. I always have it connected to both pins and this works fine
for me.
I hope this solves the problems you are experiencing.
Wessel
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 | | Re: Automated 9V Switch/Points
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| I sued the right way to switch point, but the point never moves, only white gear in rotation, I used a Battery box to test it, is it any problems? BTW, does anyone know any other practical automated switch point else? Zhengrong (...) (24 years ago, 23-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Automated 9V Switch/Points
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| I notice that there is a Force (or Power, Resistence...) rating on the side the white gear. Are they all the same or has LEGO made different ones? When I tried using the white gear (in many different configs) I could never get the gear to throw the (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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