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Re: is it a relay or is it yet another motorized switch?
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Fri, 19 Sep 2003 14:51:13 GMT
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A couple corrections.
1. Just noticed I have a 2 x 4 plate on top of a 1 x 4 brick. You should probably
replace these two pieces with a 2 x 4 brick or similar. The extra plate of height
is unnecessary (though it doesn't hurt anything).
2. In a 5 x 7 package, you can't conceal the side of motor that faces away from
the track. You'll have to go 6 x 7 to accomplish this. The plates at the base
assume you are going for at least a 6 x 7 housing.



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  Re: is it a relay or is it yet another motorized switch?
 
Hi Brian, The plans are perfect. I'm going to make 5 for you to motorize some of the switches on your DCC loop. I know I have a few more motors but I just can't seem to get my hands on them with a more extensive search. Are you going to be at any of (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)

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  is it a relay or is it yet another motorized switch?
 
Seeing the pitiful designs I've made for motorized 9v train points, my brother Chris came up with one. Put a housing over it, and people will swear it's a relay. Not too many down sides with this one. There's no getting around the 6 brick height (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)

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