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Subject: 
Re: Micromotor Point Switcher (!)
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 17:41:13 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Rick Clark writes:
> I've been looking for a new way to do remote point switching. I wanted a
> system that met the following criteria:
> 
> 1. Uses an unmodified point.
> 2. Smaller and more unobtrusive than existing designs.
> 3. Simple and reliable.
> 4. Won't tear itself apart if left on for short periods
>     (especially important for computer-controlled applications).
> 5. Indicates switch position from a distance.
> 6. 100% LEGO with no rare pieces.
> 7. Can be removed and re-installed fairly easily.
> 
> I believe I've got it. My new design meets all these requirements in a
> 5x5x5 space.

Hi Rick,

I guess you 'discovered' the egg of Columbus ! Nice solution and NO
modifications at all! Just great.

Regards,
Ludo



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  Micromotor Point Switcher (!)
 
I've been looking for a new way to do remote point switching. I wanted a system that met the following criteria: 1. Uses an unmodified point. 2. Smaller and more unobtrusive than existing designs. 3. Simple and reliable. 4. Won't tear itself apart (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains) !! 

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