Digital RIGI?

[Philbahn]

Hi just experimenting with a digital Rigi. Removed main board and put in a redundant chip. Is this a first? The intention is to wire it up to a feed back module. Adjusted chip to give a slow ramp up of speed

The inside if the base station wirh chip fitted

 

[Philbahn]

This is an 18volt set and doesn't have a pause timer on it. So it just runs and then the pulley allows the cable to slip untill the run timer times out and changes rotation. The lenght of the run means that the cars don't pause too long and also leads to premature wear of the running rope.

Watch this space

 

[Philbahn]

Well the slow ramp up looks better. Just need reed switches to make it operate.

 

[Andy Worsfold]

That's really interesting.

I've just been trying my shop display Rigi system outside for the first time before I build the shelters around the motor etc. Mine just changes direction when the end is reached but goes nice and slowly. I'll post pics later. I've got some nice old Tin Plate Rigi cable cars too for special occasions.

 

[steve parberry]

That looks an expensive way of doing it how about an oo gauge shuttle unit from somewhere. Maybe not this type as it relies on diodes etc but there must be a version that uses switches or reeds?

http://www.gaugemaster.com/item_details.asp?code=SS-1&style=&strType =

 

[Philbahn]

That looks an expensive way of doing it how about an oo gauge shuttle unit from somewhere. Maybe not this type as it relies on diodes etc but there must be a version that uses switches or reeds?

http://www.gaugemaster.com/item_details.asp?code=SS-1&style=&strType =

Not really expensive Spare chip from fitting a massoth XLS. Feed back module controls the rack(paid for) Two reed switches £ 2.00 . So no not expensive

 

[steve parberry]

Having the bits in stock PRICELESS

 

[Philbahn]

Having the bits in stock PRICELESS

 

[Philbahn]

Good news it works. The limit switches need to be secured in final positions and need some magnets to fit on the running beam. The feedback module works like a dream

 

[Hofabooz]

Hi Phill


Great that will have to do the same when i replace my burnt ones

Regards

Mark

 

[Madman]

How about posting a video of it in operation when you finalize all of the details?

 

[Philbahn]

How about posting a video of it in operation when you finalize all of the details?

Hi Dan yes i am going to It's just time thats holding me up.
The only reason that I am doing it is I just thought it was something different from chipping a loco. Also to reduce the fretting of the running wire

 

[muns]

Hey Phil,

Any progress on this. I am particually interested in the position of the reed switches and magnets.

Oh, and please can you detail the commands you used for the central station programming

Ta

 

[Philbahn]

Hey Phil,

Any progress on this. I am particually interested in the position of the reed switches and magnets.

Oh, and please can you detail the commands you used for the central station programming

Ta

Not progressed much Mark what with the openday looming and work. The original idea was to incorporate magnets in the draw bar. Will see what weekend brings

 

[Philbahn]

Experimented with magnets in the drawbeam.

Failed.

So the next plan is to use loco magnets under the cars. The reed switches will have to be located in the base station. Need a trip to Maplins for some cable

 

[muns]

Hey Phil,

Fitted a decoder to mine yesterday, cant do anything with reed switches yet as I dont have anywhere to mount them.

 

[Philbahn]

Will keep you posted Mark

 

[Round n Round]

So the next plan is to use loco magnets under the cars. The reed switches will have to be located in the base station.

Cor, Where did you get that idea from Phil

Nothing like getting others to do your testing for you.

 

[Philbahn]

So the next plan is to use loco magnets under the cars. The reed switches will have to be located in the base station.

Cor, Where did you get that idea from Phil

Nothing like getting others to do your testing for you.

Hi Trevor just had a spare chip & thought, has it been done

 

[Round n Round]

So the next plan is to use loco magnets under the cars. The reed switches will have to be located in the base station.

Cor, Where did you get that idea from Phil

Nothing like getting others to do your testing for you.

Hi Trevor just had a spare chip & thought, has it been done

Hi Phil, No mate, I meant you doing the testing for me