That is absolutely CLEVER! I'm not sure about the buzzing and crying sounds it made, but it's TRULY a good idea!! ;-) I wonder, if you can use sensors where the LEDs are, and make the turnout auto throw...
+Carmine Allocca I have a bunch of these servos on RC airplanes and they all make a buzz sound. The singlet encoders use a push button to activate it, I don't see why you couldn't use a different momentary pressure switch instead. I'm running a NCE system so I could use a "Minipanel" with a sensor that when tripped sent the code to throw the switch in either direction. But Mini Panel would be more complex to achieve the same goal.
david wallace thanks.. I have not done any other testing or prototypes since I made the video. I want to try and clean up the wiring. I've recently moved and plan on setting up my layout again.
Hi there, very late to this video. But very interested in this idea, trying to do the same myself. Trouble I'm having though is I'm only using the standard Bachmann DCC controller. Tam valley switch module is not recognising the channel 9 signal from controller
Awesome! Absolutely great video. You are one clever and resourceful guy. I am also a fan of Bachmann E-Z track. Do you think your components would be small enough for N scale? If you are so inclined, I would also be willing to compensate you for installing on my turnouts. Gave you a like and sub'ed.
Thank you. The only way I could see the servo working on the N scale is for it to be mounted on the outside of the track. In my opinion this would not look good and take up a lot of room. Aditionally the PCB would not fit at all under the board so wires would have to be ran through the layout table and PCB mounted under the layout. As far as building this for anyone, these took a while to build and the parts alone make these turnouts already double the price. It is not worth the bang for the buck for either of us after shipping is factored in. Since I've posted this video I've moved twice and had to dismantle my layout twice, I have not finished converting the rest of my own turnouts. Thanks again for the like and sub.
Christie Kapos I used the original Singlet but don't seem to find it online anymore. Looks like you could use the singlet II or the Micro with some modification, need to relocate the big components on the PCB to make it as flat as possible: tamvalleydepot.com/products/microsingletservodecoder.html And this for the servo: www.rctimer.com/product-186.html Other than that all you need is thin wires, I used standard phone line wire.
Late to the ball game, I really like this, you should sell that to Bachmann
Bachmann should hire you to make those lol
That is absolutely CLEVER! I'm not sure about the buzzing and crying sounds it made, but it's TRULY a good idea!! ;-)
I wonder, if you can use sensors where the LEDs are, and make the turnout auto throw...
+Carmine Allocca I have a bunch of these servos on RC airplanes and they all make a buzz sound. The singlet encoders use a push button to activate it, I don't see why you couldn't use a different momentary pressure switch instead. I'm running a NCE system so I could use a "Minipanel" with a sensor that when tripped sent the code to throw the switch in either direction. But Mini Panel would be more complex to achieve the same goal.
Cliff Warner I'm running a NCE Power Pro... and this sounds VERY intriguing!!
Cliff Warner I'm running a NCE Power Pro... and this sounds VERY intriguing!!
wow cool i like it i was looking at servo you did it good idea and cool to
david wallace thanks.. I have not done any other testing or prototypes since I made the video. I want to try and clean up the wiring. I've recently moved and plan on setting up my layout again.
Very Interesting Kato Eat your Heart out!
Awesome great idea!
Now that's COOL......
Hi there, very late to this video. But very interested in this idea, trying to do the same myself. Trouble I'm having though is I'm only using the standard Bachmann DCC controller. Tam valley switch module is not recognising the channel 9 signal from controller
hay cliff I like the turnout
great idea.
Awesome! Absolutely great video. You are one clever and resourceful guy. I am also a fan of Bachmann E-Z track. Do you think your components would be small enough for N scale? If you are so inclined, I would also be willing to compensate you for installing on my turnouts. Gave you a like and sub'ed.
Thank you. The only way I could see the servo working on the N scale is for it to be mounted on the outside of the track. In my opinion this would not look good and take up a lot of room. Aditionally the PCB would not fit at all under the board so wires would have to be ran through the layout table and PCB mounted under the layout. As far as building this for anyone, these took a while to build and the parts alone make these turnouts already double the price. It is not worth the bang for the buck for either of us after shipping is factored in. Since I've posted this video I've moved twice and had to dismantle my layout twice, I have not finished converting the rest of my own turnouts. Thanks again for the like and sub.
I just subscribed.
hi there how are you want if some one some fix like did on your turnouts can you do it for some
I'm not sure what you are asking. I do not sell these. I just share the process that I took.
U SHOULD PATENED IT OR SELL IT TO BACHMANN; THAT LOOKS GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!.
Only problem it would make them cost at least $20 more. They are already pricey.
@@WarnersWorkshop28 I'd happily pay an extra $20 for this on my dcc switches.
great idea
i have 10 turnouts bachmann
servo range in price from $15.00 to 25.00 cdn
do you have a parts list
thx
Christie Kapos I used the original Singlet but don't seem to find it online anymore. Looks like you could use the singlet II or the Micro with some modification, need to relocate the big components on the PCB to make it as flat as possible: tamvalleydepot.com/products/microsingletservodecoder.html
And this for the servo: www.rctimer.com/product-186.html
Other than that all you need is thin wires, I used standard phone line wire.