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CD/DVD rom drive motor for ringfield conversion


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I would be grateful if modellers who have done this and are prepared to share how they did it could reply.

It appears the spindle on the CD motors I have can be sheathed with brass tube (it is  about 1.95mm which is pretty much the same as 5 pole armature spindles)

and a Hornby pinion gear (or suitable plastic gear) fitted.

Howvever on 6 wheel ringfields the depth of the motor means the plastic faceplate will not lie flush on the side of the motor unit.

This is a stumbling block as the middle wheel of the 3 is held on a central stub axle which has a flattened head and is held in place by the flush fit of the plastic faceplate.

No faceplate no stub axle, no middle wheel.

Measurements suggest I am looking for a CD rom motor with a depth of 8mm.

I would be grateful for any suggestions from fellow members.

TIA

Bob Hughes

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