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Re: Does anyone know how to modify a train controler?
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lugnet.trains
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Fri, 26 Oct 2001 21:03:33 GMT
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> "Jason J. Railton" wrote:
> > Well, I want to modify mine to output a constant 9V for powering technic
> > motor gadgets (e.g. point motors). I've just got some polarity switches,
> > and I want to fit them on my controller.
> > I've been advised to wire up my own 9V regulator with a heatsink - I'll let
> > you know if it works.
In lugnet.trains, Dean Husby writes:
> I use the standard, unmodified, train controller for technic. Just have
> it at max power and you have 9 volts.
And you also have trains all over the floor, if you happen to have just the
one controller. Thank you, but I'll take it under advisement :-)
The point is that you take off a steady 9V and feed it into a bank of
polarity switches. These then control several electric features
(on/off/direction), and you still have free use of the variable speed
controller.
Not related to Tony Priestman are you? Just wondered... (see .loc.uk)
Jason J Railton
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: Does anyone know how to modify a train controler?
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| (...) Sigh, I meant use a SECOND 9 volt Regulator, NOT the same one your controlling the trains with. Geez... (...) Two controllers works just fine. (...) If you mean do I crash trains all the time, sadly yes, but it's not my fault! Dean (24 years ago, 27-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Does anyone know how to modify a train controler?
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| (...) If you're into trains you have these controllers coming out of your ears. If you're not, post in market.buy-sell-trade and you can get one for about 1/2 the LEGO price. May or may not be competitive with homebrew. But I don't see homebrew (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains)
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