Hrw-Amen Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 I note that on the LEGO online store they now have for sale a LEGO Servo motor 88004. It is rather expensive coming in at £20.99 in the UK. I was wondering though has anyone got one and despite the price are they ant good for things like electrification of point operations or mechanisms to uncouple shunters from trucks etc? Has anyone used one for either of these things so as to get an easy LEGO solution, or is this not what they are for at all? Quote
Spitfire2865 Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Well whats great about the new servo motors is that you nolonger need a clutch for things like points or even a linear actuator. Though for trains you normally want a continuous motor, there are applications for the servo in the landscape and buildings. Maybe making an automattic tipper to load cars? Quote
dr_spock Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 You can probably use them for operating crossing gates. Quote
Lego Otaku Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Could also use servo to handle track switch without needing clutch or differential to avoid over twisting the switch lever. But it's rather expensive for one switch. Quote
JopieK Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Small servo's are a bit cheaper (3$ or so) for switches and level crossings :) Quote
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