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 Posted - December 02 2014 : 09:12:56 AM
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Been wanting to throw one of these together since my "temporary" layout has a bunch of sidings. Picked up some K&S Engineering 1/16" brass angle, found a little how-to on MRH and got busy soldering.
Thanks,
Tim
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Posted - December 05 2014 : 11:11:14 AM
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That would be easy to add a red led to the top of as a warning light. No wires needed.
Looks good.
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Posted - December 05 2014 : 11:15:52 AM
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quote:That would be easy to add a red led to the top of as a warning light. No wires needed.
Looks good.
Originally posted by tkruger - December 05 2014 : 11:11:14 AM
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Wow, yes, it would be super easy, if you used a 12v LED with a built in resistor. And since track polarity is standard, if you hooked it up the right way it would turn red when locos were headed for it, off when they were headed away. :)
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Posted - December 05 2014 : 11:30:30 AM
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how about instead of wood You use a soft sponge? 
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Posted - December 05 2014 : 11:46:25 AM
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micro, natural or artificial? 
AP, I was thinking of adding one. I need to find one w/a built in resistor. I have a bunch of small ones scavenged from electronics, but none w/ a built in resistor. Ideally, I'd like to make it blink. But that would require a 555 timer or similar. I could place it all below the ties and run some small wires up inside the plastic upright. Hmmm...
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Posted - December 05 2014 : 1:25:21 PM
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| That's pretty cool Tim. I'd like to see some photos of your finished illuminated bumper.
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Posted - December 05 2014 : 1:37:58 PM
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Thanks! I found some flashing 2mm red LEDs on fleabay. Might pick them up.
Tim
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Posted - December 05 2014 : 1:38:38 PM
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quote:micro, natural or artificial?
Originally posted by wildecoupe - December 05 2014 : 11:46:25 AM
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If you use a natural sponge, you won't be able to include the "no sponges were harmed in the making of this layout" disclaimer. Remember: sponges are people, too.
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - December 05 2014 : 1:44:25 PM
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quote: quote:micro, natural or artificial?
Originally posted by wildecoupe - December 05 2014 : 11:46:25 AM
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If you use a natural sponge, you won't be able to include the "no sponges were harmed in the making of this layout" disclaimer. Remember: sponges are people, too.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - December 05 2014 : 1:38:38 PM
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That stands to reason, because some people are sponges.
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Posted - December 05 2014 : 1:55:59 PM
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I do try to absorb everything around me!
quote: quote: quote:micro, natural or artificial?
Originally posted by wildecoupe - December 05 2014 : 11:46:25 AM
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If you use a natural sponge, you won't be able to include the "no sponges were harmed in the making of this layout" disclaimer. Remember: sponges are people, too.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - December 05 2014 : 1:38:38 PM
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That stands to reason, because some people are sponges.
Originally posted by Autobus Prime - December 05 2014 : 1:44:25 PM
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