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Re: GMLTC Update
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 23 Jul 2002 10:32:53 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Gerlach writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Jason J. Railton writes:
> > There could be a problem using these on that return loop. It's all curves,
> > and this sensor looks like it has a rectangular 2x4 plate between the
> > sleepers so it'll only fit on straights. Perhaps there's time for a quick
> > design change John?
> >
> > Jason J Railton
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> Unfortunately, due to the way the GMLTC builds modules, there really isn't
> such a thing as a "quick design change" on our layout...
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> I was looking at some small reed switches at a surplus store this past
> weekend, I might splurge (around a dollar, each!) and pick a few up. My
> soldering skills aren't too good, but I'll see what happens. :-)
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> We should be able to find a way to fit a reed sensor into/under/around a
> piece of curved track, somehow!!
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> JohnG, GMLTC
Oops - too many Johns. I meant John Barnes might be able to shave a bit off
the lower plate so that it'll fit on a curve.
Jason J Railton
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| (...) Unfortunately, due to the way the GMLTC builds modules, there really isn't such a thing as a "quick design change" on our layout... I was looking at some small reed switches at a surplus store this past weekend, I might splurge (around a (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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