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  1. kieran
    Now that is a thing of beauty, really like the look of that, very nice work
  2. kieran
    its a capacitor to suppress spikes this has 2 benefits, reduces electrical noise and extend the brush life of the motor
  3. kieran
    Yep heat is the way, the issue it will kill the motor the gear is on as the heat will travel up the shaft, the trick when putting it back on is to be quick, get it just hot enough and no more, to be extra sure you can chill the motor and new shaft in the freezer before applying the hot gear but be cartful as you can get it too cold and then you run the risk of creating condensation in your nice new motor. good luck
  4. kieran
    Nice one, am well pleased you got it done
  5. kieran
    Now that is a lot of work, would love to see one or 2 built and running. can you imagin an entire layout of the island of sodor
  6. kieran
    Its really great the way you have added all those functions and kept it looking so real, nice one, what does it weigh must be loads
  7. kieran
    Quick update, I have got my pick-ups and have to say the quality is amazing, i have been very busy so have not got my set-up fully working but will update with pics once I get it all running
  8. kieran
    I like this a lot, especialy the way the train consumes the motor in the middle. Nice work
  9. kieran
    Looks nice, I need something like this to finish off my train, what's the part numbers for those sliding doors?
  10. kieran
    Yes it would be a good line, ideas books at least with maybe parts packs
  11. kieran
    Really like this one, it could go on for ever as well, will keep an eye out for the complete loop
  12. kieran
    Mine are shipped, can't wait to try them out
  13. kieran
    You may have some issues with a good speed on this. The first issue is that the max output is 95% duty cycle and then you have to factor in the voltage drop of the output stage approx 0.7v that assumes the own controller will be happy with the input voltage of 4.5. I bet it needs 3.3v min so assuming there is a liner reg on the input stage you may just get it to work but the topmspeed will be no where near the top speed of a 4.5v batter pack connected directly. All that said for less than £15 it may be worth a go
  14. kieran
    You can run 2 trains per channel, red and blue so in theory with out mods you can have 8 going at once all off one control
  15. kieran
    The main issue is that the PF battery box is not just a batter holder, it has some electronics in side that protest other PF elements from damage. The best approach if you want to use the new style PF battery box will be to remove the electronics and replace the 3 position switch with a simple 2 position ON/OFF then you can be usre that when the switch is on which way the polarity is connected. from there you can just make an extension cable to connect a charger for NiCads will need to work with 7.2V like used for RC cars to a PF cable, use the PF extension cable and your all set. The comment about cells in the battery discharging and recharging at different rates is worth noting, you should set out on this project with a nice new set of 6 cells all the same type and capacity, this is the best way to ensure they discharge and recharge at a smiler rate. Most RC toys have a simple battery of cells connected in serias for both charging and running the toy so you should be fine.
  16. kieran
    I think you did a really good job on this, I like the way the train looks juts like a normal train, but has a very specific purpose. to help with the drag of the cotton pads, is there a way to use round polishing wheels and actual make them turn with a motor or some clever gearing so that you need less direct friction with the rail?
  17. kieran
    That site is such an excellent example of what can be done, I often find my self wishing for 36hour days, am sure Blakbrid is in the same place, nice one love the renders as well
  18. kieran
    Thanks for reposting the links Fugazi, will help me and many others who stumble across this i am sure.
  19. kieran
    I have some sympathy with this, the other common rule that gets broken is search before porting, so if there is an old post should a new OP always create a new topic, I fear if they do others will simply point out it been covered and they should search, if they add there 2 pence worth to an old post they are wrong for bunging a post. I think the main thing is the relevance or reason for the comment, simply adding i like it to a 3 year sold pots is not that clever, but asking if an answer was ever found to an old question could be a good way to get a meaningful discussion going?
  20. kieran
    I am sure its posted some where already but just in case I was browsing and sported this video, looks good but is not permanent
  21. kieran
    very nice work, I think the half barrels at the back for the tank ends work really well, will look to make something like this in the future
  22. kieran
    always good to see the monorail used this well, love the look of the vehicle
  23. kieran
    Looks very good to me, I like the roof the best
  24. kieran
    If you are happy to move away form standard all you need is 2 LEDS one green one red or both clear what ever you like and 2 resistors, for connection to PF switch box i would get a PF extension cable and cut that to wire up as the connection will be easy. all parts con be ordered I the UK form Maplin on line or RS excluding the PF wire take a look at the LEDS they have and add a link here I will work out the resistor you need and all you have to do is wire up, for testing you would get away with stripping the wire and twisting the legs of the LEDS and resistors to the wires, for long term use you should solder them you can get a basic soldering kit for very little money
  25. kieran
    its nice to dream though
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