Turntable Choices

[Nataraj]

So, with the atlas tt, if I add the motor, does it automatically stop at each position??
( 15 degrees ) , Or is there a delay in which I have the time to stop it?? I never got how this indexing thing worked...... Can someone please explain??

Thanks!!

[Nataraj]

Almost forgot, the TT is code 100, what about us code 83 users?? ( I use Kato unitrack )

[fwright]

The Atlas does stop a second or two at each index position (it uses a geneva drive to achieve positive indexing). If you can get at the indexing plate, by taping over the appropriate radial slots, you can make the turntable continue past that position.

Many modelers use the Atlas turntable as an inexpensive mechanism for their own scratch-built/kit bashed turntable bridge. That way you can use the bridge you want.

my thoughts, your choices
Fred W

[Nataraj]

Ok, Thanks.

The TT motor/drive is operated from it's own seperate powerpack, right??

[Fergmiester]

I've posted this several times before so this may seem repetative.
Ibuilt my TT from scratch for under $100 Cdn. The only down side was it was time consuming. saying that there is no reason why you can't modify the Heljan or Walthers TT's and make them work using this drive. As the motor is geared so slow indexing is not an issue.







Amazing what you can do with a 1 1/2" jack, a big gear out of an RC monster truck and some odds and ends and yes it's DCC

Fergie

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Gourdfather

I just got a Heljan #804 manual turntable (on sale, fits my budget, I'll live with it [:)] BUT, the instruction SHEET is sorely lacking. Does anyone know what order, and which direction all the bottom plates, shim plates, intermediate plates, etc, etc go on?? It has a poor pic, but I can't tell which side of the plate shuld be up, which ones are above the pit and which ones are below.....I guess i'm getting too old for this!! :) Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! TIA, John

[#welcome] John

I posted a reply to your question HERE

[selector]

The answer to the question about a BLI Hudson fitting on a 90'er Walther's is, not really. It will juuuuuuuusssst fit, but it will be so close that you will have fits getting the loco to fit on the bridge electrically, and not using your finger for a nudge here and there. However, the upgraded QSI chip may make a difference for low speed crawling and get you onto the bridge properly using the engine motor, itself.

[Nataraj]

Is there a "transition track" from code 83 to code 100?? I use code 83, and the atlas TT is cose 100. What about walthers 90ft TT, is it code 83 or 100???