LGB new to this DCC help?

[walkerart]

I don't know about the availability in your area, but Aristo Craft made a plug in smoke generator with a stove pipe. Sometimes show up on eBay. They plug into a audio jack and are designed for track power. (12-24vdc?) #2 G ARISTO-CRAFT SEUTHE SMOKE UNIT FOR PASSENGER CARS - WORKING | eBay Since it seems to be made by Seuthe something similar may be available over the pond.

 

[walkerart]

Hi I had a look and thanks…

Model Smoke Generator USB powered ultrasonic railway layout war diorama dolls | eBay UK

Possible uses include (though limited only by your imagination) - from model rail layouts and war gaming to static models, battle or industrial dioramas and dolls houses - possibly even Lego models. Although that said, it would work even if clipped to a wet sponge if not using the included wick.

ebay.us

It looks like we have moved on to water based smoke gen using ultrasonic.
I’m thinking the advantage is no oil purchase…. No heat….. and I could install a big water tank in the caboose so it can run a while?

Now… it’s usb so I’m guessing I would need to make a feed from my DCC track… so chip is 5v and track is 18v
Do I need to get a clever wire dude to figure this?
Or is it easy. ?

Also larger water tank means it can puff for some time but maybe I should add a small decoder to switch it on when we are watching?

Hope you are having a fab Sunday
Chris

 

[walkerart]

Hi I had a look and thanks…

Model Smoke Generator USB powered ultrasonic railway layout war diorama dolls | eBay UK

Possible uses include (though limited only by your imagination) - from model rail layouts and war gaming to static models, battle or industrial dioramas and dolls houses - possibly even Lego models. Although that said, it would work even if clipped to a wet sponge if not using the included wick.

ebay.us

It looks like we have moved on to water based smoke gen using ultrasonic.
I’m thinking the advantage is no oil purchase…. No heat….. and I could install a big water tank in the caboose so it can run a while?

Now… it’s usb so I’m guessing I would need to make a feed from my DCC track… so chip is 5v and track is 18v
Do I need to get a clever wire dude to figure this?
Or is it easy. ?

Also larger water tank means it can puff for some time but maybe I should add a small decoder to switch it on when we are watching?

Hope you are having a fab Sunday
Chris

Oh and I guess 18v to 5 v can be done with a resistor ?

 

[walkerart]

Hi I had a look and thanks…

Model Smoke Generator USB powered ultrasonic railway layout war diorama dolls | eBay UK

Possible uses include (though limited only by your imagination) - from model rail layouts and war gaming to static models, battle or industrial dioramas and dolls houses - possibly even Lego models. Although that said, it would work even if clipped to a wet sponge if not using the included wick.

ebay.us

It looks like we have moved on to water based smoke gen using ultrasonic.
I’m thinking the advantage is no oil purchase…. No heat….. and I could install a big water tank in the caboose so it can run a while?

Now… it’s usb so I’m guessing I would need to make a feed from my DCC track… so chip is 5v and track is 18v
Do I need to get a clever wire dude to figure this?
Or is it easy. ?

Also larger water tank means it can puff for some time but maybe I should add a small decoder to switch it on when we are watching?

Hope you are having a fab Sunday
Chris

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Converter-Aideepen-Support-charging-Interface/dp/B0DTKDG2DC/ref=asc_df_B0DTKDG2DC?mcid=5e41c9ff9b3f32c2bbc3b9bdc8aa8cea&hvocijid=2321189081787177402-B0DTKDG2DC-&hvexpln=74&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2321189081787177402&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006777&hvtargid=pla-2281435176938&psc=1&gad_source=1

 

[walkerart]

This could do it. If I knew if LGB is DC or AC
Using the MTS digital system

 

[FatherMcD]

Hi I had a look and thanks…

Model Smoke Generator USB powered ultrasonic railway layout war diorama dolls | eBay UK

Possible uses include (though limited only by your imagination) - from model rail layouts and war gaming to static models, battle or industrial dioramas and dolls houses - possibly even Lego models. Although that said, it would work even if clipped to a wet sponge if not using the included wick.

ebay.us

It looks like we have moved on to water based smoke gen using ultrasonic.
I’m thinking the advantage is no oil purchase…. No heat….. and I could install a big water tank in the caboose so it can run a while?

Now… it’s usb so I’m guessing I would need to make a feed from my DCC track… so chip is 5v and track is 18v
Do I need to get a clever wire dude to figure this?
Or is it easy. ?

Also larger water tank means it can puff for some time but maybe I should add a small decoder to switch it on when we are watching?

Hope you are having a fab Sunday
Chris

There has been a fair amount of interest lately in these misters. The biggest advantage is no oil residue on the surroundings. They also don't require nearly as much power, so are more suitable for battery operation. Check out the numerous videos on YouTube. One tip I remember is that they need to be right at the top of the stack/chimney or internal condensation can be a problem. Of course, too much indoor use could cause a humidity problem, so that might need to be taken into consideration. I have just bought four REA coaches that have smoke generators for the pot bellied stoves so that was fresh in my thinking. Good luck with your experimenting!

 

[FatherMcD]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Converter-Aideepen-Support-charging-Interface/dp/B0DTKDG2DC/ref=asc_df_B0DTKDG2DC?mcid=5e41c9ff9b3f32c2bbc3b9bdc8aa8cea&hvocijid=2321189081787177402-B0DTKDG2DC-&hvexpln=74&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2321189081787177402&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006777&hvtargid=pla-2281435176938&psc=1&gad_source=1

I think this would be overkill for the misters. They don't seem to need much power. Here is one of the YouTubes.

and there are many other applications on there.

 

[walkerart]

Hi I had a look and thanks…

Model Smoke Generator USB powered ultrasonic railway layout war diorama dolls | eBay UK

Possible uses include (though limited only by your imagination) - from model rail layouts and war gaming to static models, battle or industrial dioramas and dolls houses - possibly even Lego models. Although that said, it would work even if clipped to a wet sponge if not using the included wick.

ebay.us

It looks like we have moved on to water based smoke gen using ultrasonic.
I’m thinking the advantage is no oil purchase…. No heat….. and I could install a big water tank in the caboose so it can run a while?

Now… it’s usb so I’m guessing I would need to make a feed from my DCC track… so chip is 5v and track is 18v
Do I need to get a clever wire dude to figure this?
Or is it easy. ?

Also larger water tank means it can puff for some time but maybe I should add a small decoder to switch it on when we are watching?

Hope you are having a fab Sunday
Chris

Look at TRS Trains they are making vapour systems that link to your dcc chip to copy the speed in the steam effect. Also it gives steam vapour at the piston boxes …. Best I’ve seen (which means nothing )
But looks like it’s OO …. Have sent a mail to see if G can be done.
Chris

 

[walkerart]

Hi Chris and welcome to the funny farm, or forum as we like to call it.
I expect the digital whizzes will help you out but for that connecter plug I had one between a loco & tender which broke off just as yours has. The part is readily available and the fitting is easy, the connecter has teeth which go through the insulation of the wire and make contact with the core - no soldering! I think the wires snap off where they enter the plug due to being constantly flexed, they certainly were on my Nicki & Frank S.

Hey hope you are good. I fixed it. They snap one push in the ends snap close boom

 

[pugwash]

Hey hope you are good. I fixed it. They snap one push in the ends snap close boom

Great, I remembered something correctly, did it help to fix the problem?

 

[walkerart]

Nope … I think the two wires from usb -c are too thin.