I am late to the party here, but this is a very inspiring video. The prices for the testers has gone up dramatically over the years, but still much less than some of the other control systems I have seen. I am ordering a bunch of these tonight. One design change I might try is on turnouts that do not have that little hole next to the turnout actuator. I think that one could use a piece of tubing to run that wire rod through. Drill the hole to fit the tube, glue it in, then run the wire rod through. The bends on the wire would remain the same. The only issue with my idea is the possibility of the turnout moving slightly as the servo is actuated (I never glue my turnouts down). I will have to do some experimenting to see if this would be a problem or not. Might make a video of it. Otherwise, I think your idea is spot on for a relatively inexpensive turnout control. Much as I love my ground throws, they really are a bit oversized for N-scale. Thank you for sharing this, and for the inspiration.
@paulhargreaves1497
Жыл бұрын
I did look at Arduino control as a cost effective alternative to the "big boys", but even that mounts up in cost with lots of turnouts. This also has a bonus of being more hands on.........which I think suits my style.
@NJP76
Жыл бұрын
@@paulhargreaves1497 Right there with you on this. I also tend to be more hands on. Actually, I have never installed remote turnout controls before...oh, except for the Kato Unitrack system. Anyway, I got all the stuff in the other day and went right into it. Built one into my testing module. It was a bit tricky, but once I worked out the logistics, it worked brilliantly. Man, using those servo testers is genius. I love it already. Good thing I ordered a bunch of these. I think I will be putting some of these on the Hammer Valley layout. Thank you once again for the in-depth look into the way to build these.
@paulhargreaves1497
Жыл бұрын
After looking at numerous servo videos.....with expensive ways of operating them, this pops up in my feed! Thanks...this is awesome stuff. Hell, I even subscribed!
@rhythmrailroad1101
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad to hear you’ll be using this approach! 👍
@MrLosttheplot
8 ай бұрын
grear video, thank you
@mickbrookes7629
Жыл бұрын
Excellent idea ! I have been looking at all sorts of servo mounts and linkages but sir I think you have cracked it! Well done and thank you for sharing.
@FredE528
2 жыл бұрын
The Beer tool. Lol😀. Best video I’ve seen on installing servos. Great detail. 👍👍
@johndovaston1531
Жыл бұрын
Amazing thanks for sharing I am on a budget and very grateful for this idea,,
@TheSwitchList
5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting stuff - thanks for sharing. -Rick
@rhythmrailroad1101
5 жыл бұрын
The Switch List Thanks for checking it out Rick! 👍
@PacTel54321
8 ай бұрын
I picked up a six-channel tester for cheap!
@TheClosetBranch
5 жыл бұрын
High-Tech wizard!! I'm a Low-Tech weirdo. Thank you very much.
@rhythmrailroad1101
5 жыл бұрын
Low tech maybe, but extreme high quality modeling. The Closet Branch is an outstanding layout. Check it out!!!
@repeters1
2 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO!! I love the mounting system and the pivoting system. All I would change is I want to use dpdt switches instead of the pots. I am converting some older Atlas snap switches that have weak motors to using Servo motors to operate them and was going to use the hole in the center of the throw rod but now I think I will use your pivot method from the outer side of the rod making it less of a headache trying to drill under the turnout between the tracks. One question. What size is the channel you got at H.D? Thanks again, Pete
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