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Re: IT'S TOO DARN QUIET!!!!!!
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:19:35 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Rich Stehnach wrote:
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I’m in need of examples of GOOD/GREAT and functional turntables. We’ll worry
about a roundhouse later. I’ve knitted together hundreds (400+) 8x8 plates
and placed them on 4 large baseplates. So I have the ultimate baseplate, now
for the turntable.
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I don’t have any pics off-hand, but the best designs I’ve seen use a circle of
9volt track for the base of the turntable, and a 9volt motor set under the
spinning track. Come to think of it, the power functions motor and plastic
track would be a great solution as well. Good luck with your project!
JOHN
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| (...) Likewise, if you can get a hold of 4 curved monorail tracks, I've seen that used as the basis for a turntable also. The smooth top of the tracks makes a good running surface for any sort of motor-driven wheel. -Jordan (17 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| (...) Okay, I will start. I'm in need of examples of GOOD/GREAT and functional turntables. We'll worry about a roundhouse later. I've knitted together hundreds (400+) 8x8 plates and placed them on 4 large baseplates. So I have the ultimate (...) (17 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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