04-10-2010, 09:57 AM
just as a quick question- what wattage and ohms variable resistor did you use?
(a carbon track one (1/4w) will not last long unless the motor is tiny- which is what you appeared to have used)
a 5w wirewound might be a better choice in the long term
very good idea btw- a handy thing to have
i normally use a multimeter for a quick check but that will only give a quick go/no go where your idea could be used to actually run the loco
I am thinking that even if the track is only say 6-8" long- enough to sit the loco on it say
you could use it even then to actually run it up if you `lightly' lift the loco so it has pickup from the rails but no traction (ie it sits and spins the wheels)
good for general `engine running/noise/wheel wobbles/funny noises' inspection for that loco at the shows...
(a carbon track one (1/4w) will not last long unless the motor is tiny- which is what you appeared to have used)
a 5w wirewound might be a better choice in the long term
very good idea btw- a handy thing to have
i normally use a multimeter for a quick check but that will only give a quick go/no go where your idea could be used to actually run the loco
I am thinking that even if the track is only say 6-8" long- enough to sit the loco on it say
you could use it even then to actually run it up if you `lightly' lift the loco so it has pickup from the rails but no traction (ie it sits and spins the wheels)
good for general `engine running/noise/wheel wobbles/funny noises' inspection for that loco at the shows...
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