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Re: Automated 9V Switch/Points
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 24 Jan 2001 13:02:55 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John R. Clark writes:
> Nice compact design with hardly any hard-to-find parts. Only problem is it
> won't work for me. Maybe you opened your switches and trimmed the tab off,
> so they would slide more easily?
Nope, I've made no modifications to any parts... It would be like cutting my
own flesh!
> With unmodified switches, the white gear engages before the switch is thrown
> (for me, at least). Any suggestions?
Hmmm... I haven't experienced this problem (yet). I used a relatively
new/unused white gear so perhaps mine doesn't slip too easily? A problem
that might occur when you use the RCX to control the switch, is that you use
a power setting that is either to high or to low. If it's too high the white
gear might kick in before the point has a chance to throw. When the power
settings are too low (or batteries are weak) there may not be enough
traction to throw the switch.
> Also, two design suggestions:
> 1) Extending the axle from 3 to 6-long allows you to put a visual indicator
> on the exterior of the housing, so you can tell which way the switch is
> thrown from far away.
cool idea!
> 2) The piece with the built-in rack is the piece I have the least of. You
> can use the same piece without the built-in rack, and just add a 1x4 rack
> piece. Then build the base up by one plate so it will fit under the gear.
Thanks for the input!
Wessel
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 | | Re: Automated 9V Switch/Points
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| I notice that there is a Force (or Power, Resistence...) rating on the side the white gear. Are they all the same or has LEGO made different ones? When I tried using the white gear (in many different configs) I could never get the gear to throw the (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Automated 9V Switch/Points
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| Nice compact design with hardly any hard-to-find parts. Only problem is it won't work for me. Maybe you opened your switches and trimmed the tab off, so they would slide more easily? With unmodified switches, the white gear engages before the switch (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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