In a message dated 2/29/2008 10:03:48 PM Central Standard Time, jdbouck@... writes: John, Thanks for your reply. I will change the speed setting to...
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Bob Small
frasercoastbob
Mar 2, 2008 10:55 pm
Anyone done a split board using plain wire? In other words, instead of using the CVP split board kit with the two connectors and FFC, I was thinking of using a...
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scedarleaf@...
scedarleaf
Mar 2, 2008 11:01 pm
Try contacting Terry Liesegang. I think he's split a board with plain wire... _liesegangt@..._ (javascript:void) Stan Cedarleaf Trains "R" Fun _Prescott...
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Bill Swindell
serabill
Mar 3, 2008 1:37 am
I metered a board before splitting. They are only using 4 of the 6 wires when the board is split....
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Richard Slater
narrowgaugek27
Mar 3, 2008 2:34 pm
Has anyone been successful running the K-27 in the 14/28 step If so how did you achieve this. I am thinking about installing a resistor in the line but that...
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Bill Swindell
serabill
Mar 3, 2008 4:23 pm
You can set the desired speed in each step by reprogramming the speed curves....
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Joel Waterman
rushbury_valley
Mar 3, 2008 6:32 pm
You could set the midpoint really low, which would give you great low speed control but still allow full speed when you really want it. Joel Waterman Rushbury...
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Doug C
rockinbrr
Mar 4, 2008 12:40 am
Excerpt from Exhibitors/layouts listing page; "NOTE TO EXHIBITOR APPLICANTS, SPACE IS NOW FULL. If you have sent in an application and you are not on the list,...
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Bret Tesson
thebretster
Mar 6, 2008 1:52 am
OK...I'm at a loss. I'm relatively new to airwire and have the airwire receiver and P5 sound card hooked up in a battery box car. Al helped me configure the...
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scedarleaf@...
scedarleaf
Mar 6, 2008 1:55 am
email me at _scedarleaf@..._ (mailto:scedarleaf@...) Stan Cedarleaf Trains "R" Fun _Prescott Canyon Southern Garden RR_...
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Bob Small
frasercoastbob
Mar 6, 2008 5:30 am
... engine ... Using the T9000 throttle. · Sit the engine up on blocks so that the wheels are clear of the ground and free to rotate. · Ensure that all other...
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Bret Tesson
thebretster
Mar 6, 2008 2:40 pm
Thanks guys for the help. I finally got it figured out. Boy...the manual could sure be improved. I found it was very unclear and also had errors. ... ...
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John Bouck
jebouck
Mar 10, 2008 2:46 am
Hi all, I'm running two identical 12 volt packs (10 sub-C Nicads) in a trailing car. They are hooked up properly. I ran for 2 hours last Sunday and about 1...
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Bill Swindell
serabill
Mar 10, 2008 3:14 am
This is happening because with the split battery configuration, the current draw is not the same on both battery packs. The battery that is connected between...
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Roger Cutter
rgseastern
Mar 10, 2008 11:43 am
Give us some background on what equipment you are running. I run 4 plus hours on the same configuration with a Berlyn K, lights and sound. I have no experience...
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Daniel Benoit
metalman7290
Mar 10, 2008 3:41 pm
Hi John, In my experience with electricity, if you hook the two packs in parallel. That is connect the positive to positive and negative to negative together...
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Bob Small
frasercoastbob
Mar 10, 2008 11:18 pm
... What do you mean by "properly";? How are they connected? In series as a split supply configuration. or in parallel If in parallel, a) are both packs...
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Roger Crooks
rpc7271
Mar 11, 2008 12:17 am
What's this about protection diodes? How come every time someone mentions batteries someone else jumps up with protection diodes? Just what do these extra...
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Bill Swindell
serabill
Mar 11, 2008 1:03 am
Regarding protection diodes, if you have the 2 battery packs in series, you don't need them. If you hook the battery packs in parallel, you should use...
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John Bouck
jebouck
Mar 11, 2008 1:09 am
What kind of diodes should I use, and what is the correct V & A. The two 12 volt nicad packs (2100 Mah ea.) are identical in voltage and Mah. So I took Dan's...
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Bill Swindell
serabill
Mar 11, 2008 1:54 am
The diodes should be rated at 50 volts or higher. The current rating should be high enough to provide the full current draw of your locomotive. Take a look at...
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jonathan bliese
k27_463
Mar 11, 2008 2:09 pm
In regard to dual parallel batteries, unless the individual cells are exactly perfectly matched( they never are), the internal resistance of each pack and the...
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Gary Nichols
kitbashr
Mar 11, 2008 2:17 pm
Jonathan, What about the characteristics of cells / packs in series - when a few cells are tapped off for the split battery AirWire installation? Will ...
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John Bouck
jebouck
Mar 11, 2008 2:42 pm
Jonathan, Understanding what you are saying, the diodes prevent this ebb and flow from happening. Correct? It looks like the best installation is a single...
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Daniel Benoit
metalman7290
Mar 11, 2008 2:50 pm
I Love the web! What a fantastic place to learn. I really appreciate all the comments (advise) generated by a simple inquiry. Thanks you Bill for starting a...
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jonemw@...
k27_463
Mar 11, 2008 4:10 pm
John B wrote: Understanding what you are saying, the diodes prevent this ebb and flow from happening. Correct? Yes, the diodes block reverse current, which is...
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jonemw@...
k27_463
Mar 11, 2008 4:26 pm
Gary asked additional questions about tapped battery packs: The tapped cells will indeed discharge at a rate different than the rest of the pack. However,...
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Gary Nichols
kitbashr
Mar 11, 2008 4:42 pm
Jonathan, thanx for the quick reply. I forgot to ask about charging the split pack wired in series, especially if you have "half-run"; batteries? Is it...
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jonathan bliese
k27_463
Mar 11, 2008 8:07 pm
Gary: On that Berlyn loco, it is not necessary to wait on recharge. Since the entire setup is in series, charge away at any time. The MTH smoke unit is a...
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Joel Waterman
rushbury_valley
Mar 11, 2008 8:20 pm
The Great Planes "Triton" or :Triton2" charger will handle 1 - 24 cells (1.2 - 28 volts) -great for higher voltage packs. jonathan bliese <jonemw@...>...
