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Automatic Reversal Circuit for Battery Powered Shuttle

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Posted by IRB Souther Engineer on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 6:30 PM

Just curious, which of the websites are you referring to?

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Posted by Odinson on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 1:27 PM

Thank you for the website info.  If I do not find something pre-built, this is definitely an alternative.

 

Douglas

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Posted by Odinson on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 1:26 PM

Thank you for the information, I did go out to the site and the circuit is very appealing.

 

Douglas

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Posted by Greg Elmassian on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 10:26 PM

Try Del Tappero's Critter controls, probably the enhanced one. He makes great stuff and a good guy to deal with.

http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/DelTapparo/Critter_Control.htm

Regards, Greg

Visit my site: http://www.elmassian.com - lots of tips on locos, rolling stock and more.

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Posted by IRB Souther Engineer on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 5:36 PM

Maybe you could make a little program/circuit with a Picaxe or the like. This website has lots of info. about stuff like that: http://trainelectronics.com/index.htm .

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Automatic Reversal Circuit for Battery Powered Shuttle
Posted by Odinson on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 4:13 PM

Good Day to all,

I am searching for a simple circuit to add to a battery powered shuttle (trolley) that will run in one direction for a brief time (<90 seconds), stop (pause) and then run in the other direction for a brief time (<90 seconds).   The trolley will be powered by battery on a non powered metal G scale track.    Does anyone know of a circuit diagram or even better a circuit currently for sale, that can accomplish this?  I am trying to stay away from track mounted switches, magnets, or any other "sensors".

Thank you for taking the time to read this post.

Douglas

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