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Did someone use fiber optic for signals?

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Did someone use fiber optic for signals?
Posted by Marc_Magnus on Saturday, January 2, 2010 2:15 AM

I have always think about the use of fiber optic for signal lens especialy because I am working in Nscale.

Some articles were published in MR about their use, one in the early 80's and just in the november 09 issues.

Did anyone have made a try and could you share your experiences even if they are in other scale.

Thanks and happy new year.

Marc

 

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Posted by cacole on Saturday, January 2, 2010 6:08 PM

 A problem with using a fiber optic strand for signals would be the necessity of forming a 90 degree bend near the end so the lens would face forward instead of straight up.  Fiber optics cannot be bent that sharply.

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