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Re: Wire routing
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 20 Jan 2005 23:22:00 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> It has been a really long time since I've posted in .trains seeking help! (maybe
> never, I forget) :)
LOL
> So, anyway, here's the sitch. I have a diesel loco I am building. As many of you
> know, I usually don't use baseplates (and since this one needs striping it's not
> an option anyway) so I have a built up floor/frame.
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> But I want to light it up with a 9V bulb. I am having trouble devising a wire
> routing from the motor into the body that doesn't cause the motor bogie to
> resist turning freely. The issue seems to be that the wire strands are
> horizontal and thus resist horizontal flex more than vertical. Most routings off
> a motor (and I'm constrained because I have a detailed interior with Diesel
> engine and generator set) seem to want to be horizontal...
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> If you've done a wire routing that you think is good and have a pointer to a CAD
> or photo for it, it would be appreciated. I've scanned BrickShelf instructions
> but most of those are either single truck (no help) or two truck with baseplates
> (also no help)...
None of my locos use baseplates. I've found the best way is to have a 2x2 hole
right next to the technic plate you attach the motor to, and attach the
connector to the motor with the wires pointing towards the attachment pin. The
wire then goes through the hole very near the fulcrum, and results in almost no
resistance to turning.
Of course, internal construction or other requirements may not allow you to do
it this way, but generally it is possible with one or the other bogie.
Hope this helps.
ROSCO
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| It has been a really long time since I've posted in .trains seeking help! (maybe never, I forget) :) So, anyway, here's the sitch. I have a diesel loco I am building. As many of you know, I usually don't use baseplates (and since this one needs (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains)
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