Hi, enjoyed the video. I'm having trouble finding 13.5V, 1W SMD Zeners - do you happen to have a source for these? Also on the 1N4001 does the voltage rating matter, all I can find are 400V. Thanks, Lou
@terryarnn1504 жыл бұрын
I want remote control on my train and battery operated on my ho train set
@rdgk1se30195 жыл бұрын
Where do you get your paste solder at?
@jacksalvin3645 жыл бұрын
Diesels replaced Steam on Daylights on the Southern Pacific Railroad.
@Mandoflash5 жыл бұрын
Where did you find the gun to dispense the solder syringe?
@TVWMiniatures5 жыл бұрын
The tool for the solder syringe is available thru DigiKey Electronics . EHD is the manufacturer. Also a bit pricey
@Mandoflash5 жыл бұрын
@@TVWMiniatures I noticed! I found one on Ebay for about 70 bucks. I also had a heckuva time locating 13.5 volt Zener diodes, and opted for some 13 V (1N4743). Also ordered some 15 volters (1N4744) Found appropriate caps no problem.
@TVWMiniatures5 жыл бұрын
The Zener voltage @ 13,5 volts is equal to the sum of the S- Caps operating voltage. A lower Zener voltage would not matter as long as the wattage of the device is suitable to your supply voltage. Typically most DCC systems are in the 13 / 14 volt range. Using a 15 volt zener will would exceed the cap voltage some but might not make a difference. Unless you are working in large scale "O scale " or G scale " then a higher capacity wattage would be required. I have done several G scale loco's with this circuit with success against decoder drop off but the motor stops almost instantly. Another source for the diodes could be Mouser Electronics. I normally do not use them for my parts but I have found availability of some of the obsolete parts on their web site.
@Mandoflash5 жыл бұрын
@@TVWMiniatures Thank you very much for the clarification! I'll be using the KA in HO Brass Steam with Coreless motors. I'm thinking it should work great with 1 Farad of Capacitance. I was eyeing some 2-farad caps...seeing how I would have space in the tender for them. But I relented....LOL. Thanks again.
@billpickering44706 жыл бұрын
Very Good Video, Is it possible to show the circuit diagram and the values of the components you used. Thank You
@dadnyfur6 жыл бұрын
I wanted to see how the keep alive is actually added to the decoder. If you could post the schematic, that would be great. I noticed the solder tube, do you have to store is in the fridge? What Kester solder is it? I really like the double sticky hold down tape idea!
@christtking8946 жыл бұрын
You just gave me an idea, I will make something similar with 2 DREMEL tools and grinding stones attached
@DiamondT96 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your knowledge in building this current keeper. Just one comment, after building my current keeper when you said positive to the right, the decoder would shut down. After looking at a diagram, the positive on both diodes should be to the left. After building another circuit with positive on left, it works perfectly.
@cnman97436 жыл бұрын
Hi there . Do you have a product number or a device number for the 13.5V 1 W Zener diode ? I was looking on Digikey but am unsure of the correct part. Thanks
@EngrTodd6 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, very nice sound. Thanks for sharing this. Question: Did you do the installation yourself or have someone else do it? How much cost wise for the decoder w/keep alive? Did the sound decoder come with the engine sound dialed in or do you need to program it in? I have two of these little critters and they run smooth as silk but I want sound and keep alive. This one of yours sounds so good. Reason for choosing Soundtraxx over ESU loksound? Thanks.
@TVWMiniatures6 жыл бұрын
Robert, I have done several of these installations in this type model. The decoder is a TSI 1000 micro which is no longer available. The recently released TSU 2 would probably fit better anyway and it has a few more functions then the Micro. The choice between SndTraxx & ESU Loc is of a personal preference and price. If your interested in an installation please contact me off KZbin @ [email protected] for a quote & firther info.
@rva19457 жыл бұрын
Which are the values (voltage & capacitance) of the caps? Do you connect them in series? that adds the voltage but reduces the capacitance.
@TVWMiniatures7 жыл бұрын
2.7 volt 1 farad caps connected in series X 5 equals 13. 5volts . The video explains this as well as the parts list.
@rva19457 жыл бұрын
And the capacitance is divided by 5, isn't it? Anyway 1/farad is more than decent capacitance. Are those caps easy to find? Are the special ones? Or do I just order 1 farad, 2.7V? Thanks
@jasonbourne6697 жыл бұрын
wow thanks for this video, just what i been looking for. many thanks
@scottcoleman48667 жыл бұрын
The solder paste dispenser used in the video appears to be a "Nordsen DispensGun" [www.nordson.com/en/divisions/efd/products/fluid-dispensing-systems/portable-dispensers]. Model 7023125 accepts 10cc syringes -- but only 10cc's -- other models accept other syringes. But at $166, it's way out of my range.
@TVWMiniatures7 жыл бұрын
That is correct I.D. I purchased mine @ a surplus tool sale many years ago along with several soldering stations and many other useful tools. Another source for this type of tool is McMaster Carr which has a cheaper plastic device that might work. The item from them is used with UV curing adhesive that I use which comes in a syringe type dispenser
@scottcoleman48667 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. I like the "syringe gun" you're using to apply solder paste -- seems to be much smoother than the cheap one I'm trying to use. Can you identify it and point us to a source?
@TVWMiniatures7 жыл бұрын
All the items & tools are available from DigiKey electronics
@iceeking20067 жыл бұрын
Nice layout and cabride, but can you speed it up a little? You think you might do a cabride of the whole layout? Kudos on not having any people in the camera view. This is the NAPM layout, no? Thumbs up!
@choochoo39857 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU. I WANTED TO KNOW HOW TO DO THIS.
@rrrandall77127 жыл бұрын
Where did you purchase the components?
@gearedsteam127 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial thank you sir
@scoopmmr7 жыл бұрын
Very nice Ole - I can appreciate the effort going into this re-work / re-motor. Just need a fireman shoveling coal and a swinging bell and she'llbe perfect (just kidding). Great video. Laurie
@TVWMiniatures7 жыл бұрын
One down seven more to go. 2-6-0's & 2-8-0's All tender drive PFM models Also working on a couple of Sumpter Valley 2-6-6-2's Remotor, paint, details, & such.
@scoopmmr7 жыл бұрын
Ole, I am impressed with the first loco and how it runs, not an easy piece of work yet you got it perfect. Interesting to see the way you did the mod ...maybe in the next loco and video ? Regards, Laurie
@giulius71767 жыл бұрын
Love this project....nicely done!!
@jamesjrovira7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, very nice tidy and small circuit. Thanks.
@bobaroo587 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@scoopmmr7 жыл бұрын
Very nice and very tidy work Ole. Great video and thanks for sharing. Laurie
@scoopmmr8 жыл бұрын
Just wonderful Ole, now that's aweful close to starting in animations (grin) and its avery imaginative piece of creativity. I'd give you 11 out of 10 for it ! Thanks for sharing... Laurie
@Bmr4life8 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to how this install is done with a battery and radio control?
@realmagicjon9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing,wow's are AWESOME. Jon.
@aliascsr32349 жыл бұрын
My little Bachmann GE 45 ton switcher did not run well with the original Bachmann decoder. There seem to be some jerkiness every now and then at low speed, which this locomotive is all about :( Also when my Soundtraxx Micro Tsunami for GE CUmmins arrived it was a dud. Tested it outside the loco prior to installation and it kept flashing the headlights together with the pilot light 11 times. I contacted Soundtraxx Support Team and they said they will replace it under Warranty. Great little switcher when brought to live with a good quality sound decoder. Good job guys!
@CarmineRC9 жыл бұрын
I'm already one of TCS's biggest "cheerleaders".... But I'm extra impressed with the 710 sounds!! I usually don't like ANY decoder sounds of later stuff, because all you hear is varying levels of whining! :( YOUR'S sounds like a locomotive! Can't WAIT to finally receive my first WOW-101KA!
@littleevan999 жыл бұрын
These new TCS decoders are really good, almost as good sounding as the real thing!
@scoopmmr9 жыл бұрын
George, you do some really good install work. The clarity of the sounds are far better than that of a Tsunami - certainly to my ears. What speaker/s did you use ? Regards, Laurie
@bobaroo589 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@bobaroo589 жыл бұрын
Great George!!!! I am Bob from Knoxville Tennessee, the Kato HO NW2 fan.
@scoopmmr10 жыл бұрын
That's one very nice train and good sounds - bet you used the small iPad speakers. Laurie
@scoopmmr10 жыл бұрын
Excellent sounds and good bass and clarity. I really love your small "cube" speakers over the others. Great video too to listen and see. Regards Laurie
@scoopmmr10 жыл бұрын
G'Day George, I like the firebox flicker it certainly looks good and you've got it up high which I also like. OK, it may not be pure proto but heck, its all about enjoying and the loco does run and look good. Regards, Laurie
@franklinadams416510 жыл бұрын
I have the same loco. How much for the same install and what kind of turn around?
@clayguthrie10 жыл бұрын
Do you happen to have a part number for the speakers?
@2005GLI11 жыл бұрын
omg i can't wait to get mine hooked up to my decoders for my sd60's. I shoulda bought more then 4 LOL
@scoopmmr11 жыл бұрын
George, that is excellent sound - out of the cell speakers I do like the 16mm a little bit better than the square type. You could not pick that the speakers were cell tyupes over conventional speakers and an array really does produce great sounds. Well done mate. Laurie
@MartyLJ5711 жыл бұрын
I like the way they sound. I'd like to try that with my O Scale. Where can I get the speakers?
@jonnyspeed11 жыл бұрын
Great experiment George. How did you make the enclosure for all 4 speakers? I'd like to give this a shot.
@CarmineRC7 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Hatfield I would have liked to know that too......
@littleevan9911 жыл бұрын
N scale?
@sailingtrain11 жыл бұрын
Is there a buzz at notch 7? 2:20
@scoopmmr11 жыл бұрын
George, what I hear is very clear sounds - you have managed to do well with the 4 speakers. Laurie
@rrknj13 жыл бұрын
George, What great sounds! My "Hat's Off" to you (and Laurie) for all the "experimenting" showing us ways to improve the sound from our models. This truly adds to the realism we strive for in our miniature world. I'm convinced that may 1st gen EMD fleet needs isobaric speaker installations! I'll be scheduling some shop time for them very soon. Ross
@scoopmmr13 жыл бұрын
No wonder it sounds so flamin' good ! I knew it had to be a special speaker + enclosure set-up. Yes, the isobaric sure does improve sound quality and performance. The "clarity" you achieved is nothing short of excellent - well done mate. Laurie
@scoopmmr13 жыл бұрын
George, good sound. You have made a very good enclosure set-up for the speaker if my ears tell me correctly. What speaker (HB?) and what size/description is the enclosure ? Well done -Laurie