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Re: Transformer Power
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Thu, 6 Jan 2005 14:42:48 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Barnes wrote:
> > - Heavier version of the LM317 regulator IC in TO-3 housing (should do at
> > least 1.5, peak up to 3 amps, IIRC LM317K is the TO-3 version)
> 
> Check the Linear Tech LT1083/4/5 series. They are pin compatible with the part
> that is already in the controller.
> 
> LUCNY uses some of my modified controllers.

I'll have to look into that.  I'm really not running the motors anywhere near
their limit.

The biggest single load is this train:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=111336

running at 1/2 speed, when the car is full of soccer balls.  And, that's running
off an RCX.

Thanks for the info

Steve



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  Re: Transformer Power
 
(...) Check the Linear Tech LT1083/4/5 series. They are pin compatible with the part that is already in the controller. LUCNY uses some of my modified controllers. You need to change; The bridge rectifer diodes to handle the chosen maximum current (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains)

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