"Cheap" DCC-Servo uncoupler solution for LGB track - DIY

[BR95009]

Hi there, G collegues,

I needed a uncoupler solution for LGB track. And, having a lot of servos for RC planes, I tryed to construct it by my self from 150 mm LGB track, manual uncoupler form LGB and cheap servo.

Idea was to save money by using servo decoder for 2 servo outputs and 4 turnouts for 25 euro.

So here we go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOob5U21Os

Finaly:
- LGB 10150 - I already have. You may use 300 mm as well.
- LGB 10520 = 8 euro
- Servo = 18 euro (mine, yours might be much cheaper)
Total: = 26 euro (50 euro for native one).

 

[Madman]

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[trammayo]

Very good - like it. I have a few manual uncouplers waiting to be used - you idea is great!

 

[3Valve]

Excellent, and it "clicks" when raised/lowered.

Why is electronic stuff that "clicks" when activated so satisfying?

 

[BR95009]

Excellent, and it "clicks" when raised/lowered.

Why is electronic stuff that "clicks" when activated so satisfying?

Well, to try it, I just had used normal RC radio (JR12X). And "click" sound - its just sound of 3-position switch on the radio. Uncoupler as it self has no any clicks at all.

 

[ntpntpntp]

Why is electronic stuff that "clicks" when activated so satisfying?

Back in the 80s we used to have big old dumb terminals for computer access, with big clunky keyboards that were much nicer to use than the modern-day "space saving" pc keyboards we have now. In addition to the tactile feel, the keyboards actually included a solenoid that would click with every key-press just to make a satisfying sound! (You could open the bottom and unplug the solenoid if you wanted less clatter.) IBM 5251 model 11 terminals - we used to call them "Russian Tellies"!

 

[BR95009]

And, eventualy, how it works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEnA7ymnMwY