I Want to R/c a loco...What else do i need???

[mmts]

Help me out would ya.....

I have one of these..

And some of these (on a slow boat....)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....357814&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1885wt_905


All to go into the blue bit behind the cab

...but what else do i need???

 

[mmts]

If someone could point me in the direction of a suitable speed controller (brushed or brushless???) and would I need a servo??

 

[Westcott]

No, you won't need a servo, unless you want to physically push or pull something like a lever.

I've used one of http://www.electronize.co.uk/FR8T-SH_spec.htm < Link To these ESCs (Electronic Speed Controller), it plugs 'straight' into the receiver, batteries, and motor.
Some RC shops also stock ESCs that will handle 14.4 volts (12 cells) with inbuilt reverser. Current is not an issue with your loco.

You'll also need some bits to join the 2 batteries, switch it on and off, a fuse, and somewhere to plug in a battery charger.

 

[robsmorgan]

A great piece of kit is made by G Scale Graphics (the only problem is that they are in the US - which means additional postal and import charges) I now have three of them..... N.B. I do not have any commercial links with the manufacturer.

The Enhanced unit has many functions in addition to speed & direction - see my YouTube short at the bottom for an idea of the speed and sound control.


This link is a review from Garden Railways.....

http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/DelTapparo/RailBoss_Product_Review.pdf < Link To http://1stclass.mylargesc...oss_Product_Review.pdf

Costs and contact with the CEO (Del) is at.....

http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/DelTapparo/24GHZ_Enhanced_RailBoss.htm < Link To http://1stclass.mylargesc..._Enhanced_RailBoss.htm

Best wishes

Rob

 

[TerrySoham]

I suggest that you visit this website.

http://www.rcs-rc.com/ < Link To http://www.rcs-rc.com

 

[gregh]

If someone could point me in the direction of a suitable speed controller (brushed or brushless???) and would I need a servo??

If you're willing and able to solder up a reversing switch and want the MINIMUM cost, have a look at the step-by-step description on my website:
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/satr/2point4GHz.htm

You need only spend another $US15 +postage etc for a speed controller (ESC), servo and DPDT switch. You need a BRUSHED motor controller. Brushless don't work with our motors.
Any manufacturer's speed controller and servo will work.


If you don't want to do a bit of soldereing, glueing etc,, then the suggestions of RCS or Gscale Graphics by others are fine.

 

[mmts]

Systems have been ordered and instillation will begin when parts arrive

 

[Greenman_Belg]

Systems have been ordered and instillation will begin when parts arrive

Who did you order from and what did you order?

 

[dunnyrail]

Systems have been ordered and instillation will begin when parts arrive

Too late do I reply.My recommendation would have been one of the units from this guy, he does very nice compatible sound systems too-

http://www.brianjones.free-online.c...raft.com/techinfo/revolution/OVGRS/index.html < Link To http://www.aristocraft.co...ution/OVGRS/index.html

I have one of these in a Railcar, not cheep but the quality of control makes me think seriously about doing away with all my Digital Stuff and going battery operation. No track Cleaning!

JonD

 

[mmts]

Systems have been ordered and instillation will begin when parts arrive

Who did you order from and what did you order?

Good news.......
I have ordered two systems(as I might get round to doing another loco soon....) and both of them are sitting here looking at me
both ordered last Saturday. An electronize FR8T-SH (for future fitment) which arrived on Wednesday and Beltrol BTR-3r which arrived (from Australia!!) today. First to maplins (again ) to get a fuse and charging socket
Pictures soon

 

[pjti]

If you are "tripping out" to Maplins you might consider these : http://www.maplin.co.uk/auto-reset-circuit-breaker-493 < Link To Resettable Contact Breaker they seem a good idea, I have yet to try mine but they were recommended to me by someone who does a bit of converting.

 

[robsmorgan]

Systems have been ordered and instillation will begin when parts arrive

Who did you order from and what did you order?

Good news.......
I have ordered two systems(as I might get round to doing another loco soon....) and both of them are sitting here looking at me
both ordered last Saturday. An electronize FR8T-SH (for future fitment) which arrived on Wednesday and Beltrol BTR-3r which arrived (from Australia!!) today. First to maplins (again ) to get a fuse and charging socket
Pictures soon

Best of luck with the conversion work - I found it very fiddly but well worth the effort - I also modified the 'chuff' speaker fitted by Bachmann (larger and cardboard resonance tube.

Just for interest, did you get hit by import duty/VAT on the ex Oz parcel?

Regards
Rob

 

[mmts]

Just for interest, did you get hit by import duty/VAT on the ex Oz parcel?

Regards
Rob

If HMRC are watching yes ..........


Otherwise

 

[robsmorgan]

Just for interest, did you get hit by import duty/VAT on the ex Oz parcel?

Regards
Rob

If HMRC are watching yes ..........


Otherwise

You lucky, lucky Gscaler !!!

Rob

 

[WKDOR]

And of course you'll need to find a convenient source of miniature connectors.

I'd recommend the Aristo style JST connectors - but you just can't find them in the UK - or at least I can't.

Is this cross-posting?

Mike

 

[mmts]

And of course you'll need to find a convenient source of miniature connectors.

I'd recommend the Aristo style JST connectors - but you just can't find them in the UK - or at least I can't.

Is this cross-posting?

Mike

Mmmm I think (and only think) i saw some of these at the local model shop last weekend.....
I will have a look next week some tine as they are convinently closed on sundays

Have you tried Peter Spoerer... http://www.peterspoerermodelengineers.com/90275/info.php?p=6

 

[mmts]

So here we go....
Both systems on the left the electronize all cased up with the wires ready to connect and on the right the two part RCS with a few terminal blocks for the wiring

All housed in the container with a three way switch,charging socket and reciever mounted on plasticard

And with the battery's installed

 

[mmts]

The loco comes without lighting so whilst it was apart I fitted some leds and wired them to the RCS board......directional as well

 

[Greenman_Belg]

Hello mmts,
Have you moved the project further? A video would be nice.

 

[mmts]

Hello mmts,
Have you moved the project further? A video would be nice.

Ill see what i can do tomorrow....playing with the 5" stuff so might take it also