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Post by es80ac on Mar 16, 2024 12:17:26 GMT -8
Hello, does anyone know of any product or electronic switch that can allow you to switch power to a DC block without using mechanical SPDT switch or Atlas selector? Preferably I like to use some sort of wireless to control the routing of power. Thanks
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Post by edwardsutorik on Mar 16, 2024 14:02:43 GMT -8
There are (at least) two options for the person-interface of what you are talking about:
One is using a smart phone, or something similar, where you enter the appropriate code for the route or the track switch, and send it wirelessly to the switch machines (where there will be some sort of relay).
The other version uses a track diagram of the layout, and you push the proper button on that diagram. You don't have to figure out the "appropriate code", as you do above.
Which do you have in mind?
Ed
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Post by jonklein611 on Mar 18, 2024 5:26:03 GMT -8
Computer controlled relays come to mind for power routing. It was popular in the 70's and 80's with modelers that had EE backgrounds. Bruce Chubb's Sunset Valley comes to mind.
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Post by hudsonyard on Mar 18, 2024 18:13:34 GMT -8
Years and years ago, one of the now defunct clubs on the island had a layout with an extensive computer controlled progressive block control system, i never saw it (layout and club were gone long before my time) but from what I understand it made for a well running layout. Shortly after they moved onto one of the 80's analog command control systems (CTC-16 i believe??) prior to DCC they had the reputation of having one of the "modern" DC layouts around here.
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