Has anyone out there used this bit of kit?
Can it be used with analogue power and will it give soft start and stop?
Can it be used with analogue power and will it give soft start and stop?
Bakatronics ARC3
- Thread starter Mike Bett
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In that case, I think it is *only* for analogue DC power and it's what I would call a shuttle unit not an auto-reverse (in the DCC or reverse-loop sense). The info doesn't seem to mention soft start/stop.
<edit> says on the web page it can be programmed differently (at additional cost) if you want to control a reverse loop </edit>
It does a similar job to the Heathcote Electronics shuttle unit I use with my N gauge layout (though mine wouldn't be able to handle 6 amps without a fair bit of customisation!)
Is it a shuttle module that you're after? This one seems quite expensive, and of course it's in the US. I'm sure there are guys on GSC who could recommend alternatives that may be easier to source here in the UK.
<edit> says on the web page it can be programmed differently (at additional cost) if you want to control a reverse loop </edit>
It does a similar job to the Heathcote Electronics shuttle unit I use with my N gauge layout (though mine wouldn't be able to handle 6 amps without a fair bit of customisation!)
Is it a shuttle module that you're after? This one seems quite expensive, and of course it's in the US. I'm sure there are guys on GSC who could recommend alternatives that may be easier to source here in the UK.
Hi Nick - yes it is a shuttle set-up I am making - a tram to deliver passengers to the main line station - preferably a start and finish with a call at the main line in between. It will be analogue and totally separate to the main DCC layout. I can pick up bits and pieces when I am in California, so no problem there. Any further ides welcomed. Thanks to all who have replied.
I think I read somewhere that some of the LGB and/or Massoth decoders have some sort of simple analogue shuttle-type capability built in, if used with diode fitted track sections or something like that ? If your tram already has such a decoder for running on your main DCC layout then you may be able to rig something up with what you've already got? Probably not much more than simple end-to-end shuttle, but worth checking up on?
I've no actual experience, just something I think I've read about. Maybe someone else can confirm/expand on this?
I've no actual experience, just something I think I've read about. Maybe someone else can confirm/expand on this?
I know that some people have had great success with Timpdon Electronics products. This video of their shuttle unit seems pretty impressive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QarlXScNKyo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QarlXScNKyo
The LGB decoder will definitely "shuttle" on DC.
Do what LGB call a hard reverse, the tram will slow down at the deceleration rate programmed into the decoder (CV4), wait (CV58), & then accelerate (CV5) in the opposite direction. Power is on the track all the time so lights always work. Just reverse the polarity with a couple of reed switches & latching relay or LGB point motor & aux switch.
Do what LGB call a hard reverse, the tram will slow down at the deceleration rate programmed into the decoder (CV4), wait (CV58), & then accelerate (CV5) in the opposite direction. Power is on the track all the time so lights always work. Just reverse the polarity with a couple of reed switches & latching relay or LGB point motor & aux switch.
Hi Mel,
Great videos - on the last one where the diesel stops and waits you have some very nice green grass - I guess it is not real - I could do with some of this for my layout - what is it and where do you get it from?
Mike.
Great videos - on the last one where the diesel stops and waits you have some very nice green grass - I guess it is not real - I could do with some of this for my layout - what is it and where do you get it from?
Mike.
They're not my videos Mike, I just found them when searching for links to the Timpdon electrics kit.Mike Bett said:
I do have some artificial grass on my railway though (AKA Astro Turf - although that's probably a trade name). I got mine from B&Q nearly two years ago.
Evening All,....Hi Mike,For grass have a look on E-Bay at artifical grass it is available in different sizes by which i mean height of grass you can get offcuts at quite reasonble prices,i use the type that is used on putting greens as i find it to be about the right scale in lentgth.Hope this is helpfull,Regards Pete.