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Modelling => Electrics and Control => Topic started by: MickT on May 01, 2014, 20:50

Title: The New Minitrains Controller
Post by: MickT on May 01, 2014, 20:50
In case members aren't aware, Minitrains have released a new controller that complements the Peco (Minitrains branded) track packs that they have already released and are available to members via Brian's sales.

Today, having read a couple of complimentary comments about the new controller by experienced 009 modellers on NGRM-Online, I blew some dust off my cheque book and headed off to Brian's home where the sales team do their mail order stuff on a Thursday morning and the shop is open to members who are able to call.

Well, what did I get for my
Title: Re: The New Minitrains Controller
Post by: Hugh Norwood on May 02, 2014, 11:54
I had a play with one of these at York (on the Society recruiting station - oops - publicity stand). I hooked an oscilloscope onto it and can confirm it runs at around 15kHz. It's a very neat little controller.
There's a thread on another place...
Title: Re: The New Minitrains Controller
Post by: JulienW on May 04, 2014, 09:52
That's what I like - a chap who exhibition kit includes an oscilloscope!
Title: Re: The New Minitrains Controller
Post by: Tigger on May 15, 2014, 12:09
That's like going round a preserved steam railway depot with a calibrated pressure gauge!!!

Which reminds me. I must get mine re-calibrated... ;D
Title: Re: The New Minitrains Controller
Post by: JulienW on May 15, 2014, 15:02
Quote from: Tigger on May 15, 2014, 12:09
That's like going round a preserved steam railway depot with a calibrated pressure gauge!!!

Which reminds me. I must get mine re-calibrated... ;D

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