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Re: Automated 9V Switch/Points
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic
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Wed, 24 Jan 2001 17:07:30 GMT
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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 switch (oh sure after much gear reduction maybe...).
SteveB
PNLTC
In lugnet.trains, Wessel Burgers writes:
> 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?
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> 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?
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> 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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| (...) I don't think so... (...) I think I found a possible explanation for why It didn't work for you guys. It has something to do with the way you connect the 1 x 4 Liftarm to the switch. Look at this: (URL) tried this at home and when I connect (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Automated 9V Switch/Points
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| (...) Nope, I've made no modifications to any parts... It would be like cutting my own flesh! (...) 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 (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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