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Started with my mill but that was way overkill and hard to get the vise the right tension without screwing the frame up.

Way...

I'm getting to where I don't want to be under the layout if I can avoid it so plan on running feeder from every section out to the front of the facia where I'll run the buss wires and plan on 22...

I started on a turntable to go with the 3D printed roundhouse I finished (all the files not all the printing). I did a preliminary bridge deck for it yesterday with Fusion 360 so I could try out...

I like it the way it is but here are two other options. I like the second one best myself...

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...and here I ordered 1mm today :cry:, almost ordered .75mm :). It wasn't expensive so no big deal. Is the 1mm not bright enough?

I like the innovative solutions that you are posting, thanks,
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Just curious is that all nickel silver track? I had track from the 70's when I got back into this that wasn't and tossed it all,

Sumner

I don't see why you couldn't. One reason for not cutting the trace and/or the pin would be if things changed and you ever wanted to use the motor shield for a different project. Probably not going...

Well start with the Uno and when you need if for a different project use it and spend $18 on a Mega.

For sure use the 'Installer Program' ....

https://dcc-ex.com/get-started/installer.html
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I have a number of my dad's older tools from 1920's to 30's and newer. He lived to 94 and was born in 1907.

A couple of his large 1/2" drills with the side handles will pull your arm off if the...

I've bought a booster from Tam Valley to take care of the power requirements and it wasn't that expensive. I'd highly recommend the newer DCC+ (DCC++EX) that is being developed here.....
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Good source (decide which Class applies to you and which radiuses you will have)...

https://www.nmra.org/sites/default/files/standards/sandrp/pdf/s-8.pdf

Sumner

Just in case someone is interested in the ones I have the print files for you have the option of either 1 1/4" (1.250") or 1 1/8" (1.125"). In case you know someone that is Z I also just put up some...

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Original above... Modified next if you aren't going to make it swing. I think most people...

I got the cases done and up on my site and on thingiverse.com for the....

Arduino Uno Case (one option) ............

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I have a nice Weller but actually prefer these --Google 'Vastar Soldering Iron Kit' and you find them in the "A" store. I have three of them and they cost about the same as the one Weller I have. I...

Thanks, I sent you a PM,

Sumner

I guess I'll have to give up on this for now. I can't find a similar product anywhere and thought for sure I would in China but no luck. A quick look at mail-forwarding indicates it might be quite...

First, love the install and thanks for taking the time to post and explain it.

Second...



That is a really nice tip and I saw it before on one of your posts. I searched back to a post about...

Pretty cool that you actually worked there....
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I like looking at Google Earth and found this layout yesterday....

https://1fatgmc.com/RailRoad/RR-misc/21-02-13%20Largest%20Layout-1.jpg

How many of you have seen it?

Sumner

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I'm not sure how many but some roundhouses had an overhead traveling crane to use while servicing locomotives. I wanted the option for a little more character to be added to the roundhouse so...

Yes there are buttons for all of the tops that have holes, I just didn't put some of the ones in for the pictures...

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Been busy designing a bunch of different cases for the Arduino Uno, Mega and the Raspberry Pi and a command station case for DCC++ EX that holds a Mega with shield and also a Raspberry Pi.

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When I got back into this I saw a video of a guy using a tool that looks like the one above to quickly either put a curve in...