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Re: New page about #4548 Train Controller.
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 27 Jul 2002 02:45:04 GMT
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It would nice if we could just reverse some of the circuit instead of having
to use a rectifier (something about that word makes me laugh).
Nice tag line Rob.
jt
In lugnet.trains, Rob Hendrix writes:
> We have been experimenting with an external bridge rectifier for our Rail
> Racer events. The only drawback is that the one we picked out (lack of
> electronics experience) draws 1.5 volts away from the output going to the
> track. Not a big fairness problem when one is used for each track. But
> very noticeable when it comes to racing the big boys. I'm sure there is a
> better way. I'd like to see some new info on this as well.
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> Rob
> National Rail Racer 2002 Champion
> Midsouth Lego Train Club
> www.msltc.org
>
> "Scott Lyttle" <datafx7@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:Gzv7nL.GH6@lugnet.com...
> > I haven't looked at the schematic, but would it be possible to add some • type
> > of rectifier in there? (I'm not an electrical engineer, but I remember
> > something about a rectifier allowing current to pass "one way"...
> >
> > And I think I know exactly what application you're wanting it for...
> >
> > By the way James, some of the Lego people at Brickfest liked the Rail • Racers...
> >
> > -Scott
> >
> > In lugnet.trains, James Trobaugh writes:
> > >
> > > Sonnich,
> > >
> > > Nice site, good info. I want to figure out how to keep the controller • from
> > > going in reverse, I just want it to only go forward no matter which way • the
> > > knob is turned. Any clue on how do this?
> > >
> > > jt
> > >
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