cobalt point motor plugs

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

Hi Andy. Great solutions to problems - both for the mimic board and the point motor plugs. Unfortunately, this is a little too technical for me at my early stage of building a layout and the fact that I have no access to either a laser cutter or a 3-D printer. Nevertheless, it's great to see what can be achieved.

[@kevindevine7597]

Just the job, very impressive.

[@simoncroft9792]

Great detail. Custom plugs is a great use for 3D printing.

[@AlexEhn]

Great and innovative idea!

[@old_duffers_chuffers]

If you have a printer give them a go :)

[@PaulJeffries-eu8hm]

I see when you are designing the plug that the version uploaded to thingiverse has no scallops for the soldered wires, did you decide in the end these were not required?

[@andy_croft]

well spotted , I uploaded the wrong file. New version is now there,👍 enjoy printing it.

[@TimberSurf]

Brilliant! Only problem I see is pressing all 9 orange levers at once, to release it?

[@old_duffers_chuffers]

It is ok, you can release all 9 at one go by using the edge of your thumb

[@northfieldjunction2681]

Great video and great idea. I use these cobalt point motors on my layout and also have a 3d printer so i've given it a go and bought all the components. The one issue I am having is cutting the circuit board without it breaking into pieces, any suggestions as to the best way to cut it up?

[@old_duffers_chuffers]

I have the luxury of a band saw at work , but a junior hacksaw and sanding block would be fine. Hope your prints come out ok.

[@northfieldjunction2681]

@@old_duffers_chuffers Prints came out beautifully, credit to you for the design. I'll have a go with the junior hacksaw later. I might make a video of the process for my own channel if you don't mind? I will of course ensure you get the credit you deserve

[@old_duffers_chuffers]

@@northfieldjunction2681 Look forward to seeing it, I've just subscribed . Regards - Andy - old duffer We have to support small channels like ourselves

[@old_duffers_chuffers]

@@northfieldjunction2681 Would prefer a link to my channel

[@simoncroft9792]

I find traditional tin snips work well for this. But don’t cut along the holes , always between. On SRBP which is the brown ‘veroboard’ material cutting along holes will run a crack all across the board. Not such a problem with fibreglass however.

[@DodgesTT120]

Andy, Would you be interested in printing and selling some? As i currently dont have a 3d printer and about to start my layout and could do with a load of these.. Thanks Rodger

[@andy_croft]

how many ?

[@DodgesTT120]

@@andy_croft 15 Please.

[@johnboughton7451]

With the greatest of respect to my old Duffer you know someone is going to steel your idea as it’s to bloody good not to

[@old_duffers_chuffers]

I don't mind people printing them for their own use. And having been published on a reputable medium ie. You tube, it is cover by intellectual property law

[@johnboughton7451]

If this gets repeated it’s because I’m an old duffer, your idea is to good not to steal & probably by the company that makes the point motor