BrickTronic Posted June 7 Posted June 7 (edited) Hello, @michaelgale There are 4 Contacts on each side of the Speed-Controller. For Power-Supply I expect only 2. Why are there 4 ? For what are the 2 additional used ? What happens when you connect 2 Speed-controllers antiparallel side-by-side ? Shortage ? When you have to use more USB-C injections for Power-Supply, how is secured Power-Balancing beteen them ? Is there Isolation-Tape between the two Supply-Groups necessary ? Or can this Supply to other Modules be switched OFF (ev. by configuration via USB ?) ? What are the technical Data of the Speed-Controller ? Where to find them ? What Power does the Spee-Controller support ? I assume you did much test with various Motors, so how moch motors can be driven (at what conditions on mechanical Load to be moved) ? And what is then the impact on Rail-Lenght between multi-point supply ? Can 2 or more Speed-Controllers work together for Multiple-Point-Supply (all outputs driven by a single Target-Value) ? Does the Speed-Controller support DCC ? Jo Edited June 7 by BrickTronic Typo Quote
Narissis Posted June 7 Posted June 7 (edited) While I can't speak to the more technical questions, I can address a few of the simpler questions until Michael gets a chance to step in and field the advanced ones... Where to find them: The initial batch has already sold out on fxbricks.com, but they might be available from next month at JB Spielwaren. Power level: 9V, with speed controlled via PWM on an infinitely variable slider (as opposed to fixed voltage steps like a first-party speed regulator). No 12V support on this design; that may come in the future with a 'pro' version of the speed controller. There are two selectable PWM modes (can hold down the function button to change between them). Motor handling: From personal experience, I can tell you the controller handles four 9V motors at once quite comfortably. Impact on rail length between power drops: Given that both are 9V systems, this is comparable to what you'd experience with a first-party speed regulator. I use two equally spaced power drops for a layout with around 45 feet of track and that's more than adequate. 2 or more speed controllers together: Michael specifically advised me against doing this; it is preferable to use one controller per loop and stack multiple power drops on its output, rather than attempting to use two controllers. DCC support: Not in this model; that would be a consideration for future deluxe versions. Edited June 7 by Narissis Quote
Narissis Posted Tuesday at 03:40 PM Posted Tuesday at 03:40 PM Shipment arrived today; I took some quick & dirty photos of the insert for you: https://imgur.com/a/DVsZupy Quote
BrickTronic Posted Tuesday at 06:04 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 06:04 PM 2 hours ago, Narissis said: Shipment arrived today; I took some quick & dirty photos of the insert for you: https://imgur.com/a/DVsZupy Hello, Thanks ! Looks very interesting. Can't wait to get more Info. Especially how USB-C Power Balancing is working and why there are the 4 "Magnetic"-Contacts used. Jo Quote
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