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Re: Does anyone know how to modify a train controler?
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 28 Oct 2001 13:51:55 GMT
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CMASI@CMASI.CHEM.TULANEihatespam.EDU
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Steve Barile wrote:
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> The throttle would not have steps, it'd be a clean smooth sweep from 0v to 9v.
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> The IR receiver would make it so any $5 universal remote could be used to
> control speed and direction.
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> SteveB
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> In lugnet.trains, Steve Barile writes:
> > How many out there are interested in a non-LEGO circuit board that can
> > physically directly replace the one in the LEGO controller? It would provide
> > nice linear pulsed (smooth at slow speeds) speed control.
> >
> > How much would you spend, $20, $40, $60?
> >
> > I thought about adding a potentiometer to limit the upper speed that could
> > be accessed with a small screw driver through a hole, that optionally could
> > be drilled in the base opposite the AC plug.
> >
> > I also thought about an IR remote receiver. Another hole would be needed for
> > the IR receiver.
> >
> > Any comments?
> > SteveB
I'd pay $40. If it had to be more because of the limited numbers be produced I
might pay more (if I was buying from an entity like LEGO 40 would be the max.)
Just out of curiosity, how much do *basic* model train transformers go for?
Chris
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