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Discussion in 'Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts' started by ianvolvo46, Jan 12, 2017.

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  1. Jun 18, 2017 #341
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    Totally agree Gary .. the sound of the beer fizzing as the top comes off .. cold beer running down your chin as you guzzle it down .. the look on the faces of others as they shake their heads in despair .. now that's what I call summer!

    Ian sm (San miguel) http://www.click cheers
     
  2. Jul 2, 2017 #342
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    So ... having seen the Paul/Toto traverser I'm inspired to design my own using neodym magnets it being only a small one. The theory is that with a row of magnets (to required strength) in the baseboard and other rows in the end of the traverser. Each track on the traverser can then be positioned/fastened exactly as each row of magnets attract and lock on. They should then always align.
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    Ian vt
     
  3. Jul 3, 2017 #343
    ianvolvo46

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    Ref my proposed mini traverser (4 tracks each long enough for 3 box vans or 4f/fairbourne engine)
    Q. Your ideas for the electrical connections please.

    Ian vt :scratchchin:
     
  4. Jul 3, 2017 #344
    Gary

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    I would use a rotary switch on the traverser. This would allow you to power up any one of four tracks. You could run the wires from the main board to the rotary switch. :thumbs:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  5. Jul 3, 2017 #345
    ianvolvo46

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    Evening Gary that sounds interesting er could you do a diagram .. please buddy pal

    Ian vt
     
  6. Jul 3, 2017 #346
    Gary

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    I will do shortly for you. But while you wait, here is a video I prepared earlier...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcP7DFO-9sM



    Cheers, Gary.
     
  7. Jul 3, 2017 #347
    gormo

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    G`day Ian,

    Your magnet idea sounds interesting......:scratchchin:

    As far as wiring the traverser goes, I would think a system where only the active road lined up with the entry road, would be safer.

    In other words, the non active roads un-powered until into position with the entry road. This would stop any accidental movements or running stock off the traverser ends.

    Having said that.....Gary`s method would be simpler ......you would just have to be careful and make sure your settings were correct before you move a train.

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  8. Jul 3, 2017 #348
    ianvolvo46

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    Got it Gary love it I don't have to worry about spring loaded contacts etc. It might be a challenge finding a 4 way switch but if it came to it 4 x single on/off would do.

    Brill cheers mate (may all your Roo's be little ones)
     
  9. Jul 3, 2017 #349
    ianvolvo46

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    Cheers Gormo you've also given me an idea .. I've got some Peco isolator switches ..if I wire them up as switches and mount them on the traverser and mark them for each track section and paint a red line where the switch is in live position .. and place a Toto net under the end .. sorted gents thanks.

    Ian vt :scratchchin:
     
  10. Jul 3, 2017 #350
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    Here is a photo of the underside of my rotary switch and a coloured diagram for ease of wiring...

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    Terminals on the underside are numbered as in the pic above and diagram below. I have missed every second terminal as I wanted an 'off' position between each twist of the knob. You can wire them in sequence if you wish and you shall notice that the two opposite terminals are your positive and negative, ie green 3 negative and black 9 positive, blue 1 negative and blue 7 positive, etc etc...
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    I hope this explains the wiring simply. ;);)

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  11. Jul 8, 2017 #351
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    As its been a while since I posted any progress on St Emilia (I've been writing my book) I decided to start on the track infill using a a thin rubberish sheet (A3 size) that i got from the craft section of the esteemed honourable Chinese shop. I had first tried card but it was difficult to get the exact shape on the curves and this stuff is flexible and glues )pva) down quite quickly.
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  12. Jul 8, 2017 #352
    Toto

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    looks like a nice snug fit. :thumbs:
     
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    Toto

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    Hi Ian,
    Just been reading back on your thread. If you want a rotary switch, I may have one going spare. Just let me know and it shall hit the post good Sir.
    cheers
    toto
     
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    ianvolvo46

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    Cheers Toto thanks for that I've looked around here to no avail so if you don':thumbup:t mind it would be appreciated. maybe I can work out a way to pay you mate.
    Ian
     
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    Toto

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    Hi Ian,
    No need. I'll rake it out and let you know when it goes in the post.
    cheers for now
    toto
     
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    ianvolvo46

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    Damn he;'s called my bluff I've really got to build it now .. I need a drink.

    Ian vt :facepalm:
     
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    Toto

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    Yeah, don't want you to break out into a cold sweat but ......... looky looky......
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    I should get it in the post tomorrow ........ enjoy the tinto.
    toto
     
  18. Jul 8, 2017 #358
    gormo

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    G`day Ian,

    Good result there with the infill......looks familiar.????:scratchchin:

    By the way......your book.....is this the long awaited " History of the Goat in Spain " ???????

    :whatever::whatever::whatever::whatever:

    http://www.click:avatar::tophat:Gormo
     
  19. Jul 8, 2017 #359
    Gary

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    I thought the books title was 'The History of Spain's Vino Tinto Through The Eyes Of Ignacio, The Local Goat" :avatar::avatar:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  20. Jul 9, 2017 #360
    ianvolvo46

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    Good evening guys .. the sheets come in about 20 colours and can be A4 to A3 in size, the Spanish use them to make their fiesta costumes I'm told. The book? You were nearly right.. it's actually called 'the goatee beard .. regional differences and it's hemispherical relationship to gravitational alogarithms' .. it'll knock em dead what yer reckon?

    Ian vt:scratchchin:
     
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