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Subject: 
9v train motors at higher voltage
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Date: 
Mon, 14 Feb 2000 03:04:44 GMT
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Hello All,

Recently set up three interwoven figure eights, requiring 9 crossing tracks in
my lego room last night.  Lots of fun running three trains and keeping them
from crashing.

Then it's also fun to race trains around like a race track.  Of course a low
profile design will handle full throttle with no difficulty.  Which got me
thinking.  Has anyone driven a 9v LEGO train motor with voltages above 9v dc?

I'm curious to try it.  Worst case, I figure you blow the thermal switch in
the motor and it shuts down.  Sound logical.  But before I try it, I'd be
cursious to know if anyone has any experience with it.

Ben F



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  Re: 9v train motors at higher voltage
 
Dear Ben, the Lego®-motors are to small to have a thermal switch. Only the speed regulator has one, to avoid damage on the regulator by short cuts in the curcuit. But you can drive the 9V motor for quite a while with at least 12V, since all Lego® (...) (24 years ago, 14-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)

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