Guest jim s-w Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Hi Simon http://www.microflight.com/Online-Catalog/Actuators-and-Servos/NanoAct-Actuator-Kit Hth Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Alternatives to the non-latching function key is found in decoders which support Kroiss couplers; these being Zimo, CT and the new "plus" versions of the Lenz Silver/Gold chips. The Kroiss need a timed output. To add to Nigel's list of decoders that provide timed outputs specifically for the operation of things like DCC couplers..... ESU LokPilot V4.0 ESU LokSound V4.0 Various Uhlenbrock decoders Keuhn F060 function decoder ....in addition to the ones mentioned by Nigel Zimo CT Lenz Silver + Lenz Gold + . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelcliffe Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Hi Simon http://www.microflig...ct-Actuator-Kit I would add that "nano actuator kit" = "coil and two magnets". There is nothing else in the "kit". The makers rate the coil for ~4.5v, so wire up accordingly. I wire two in series, though at 9v, that is over supplying the volts and hence current, so outside maker's spec. I still have a fair few etchings for sale from the batch I made for the AJ couplings. They're essentially the "extras" on a sheet once my needs and a few immediate friends were supplied. They could probably be used for other systems, contact me by email or PM if interested. - Nigel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwales Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hi Simon http://www.microflig...ct-Actuator-Kit Hth Jim Hi Jim Apologies if this is a silly question, but, can you explain please what do they do and how do they work? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hi Ian They are tiny electro magnets. They repel the magnet on the arm of the coupling and lift it up Hth Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwales Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hi Jim Thanks for that, am I correct in thinking that it is electric current through the coil causes the repeling action, if so will it work the opposite way i;e the electric current through the coil would cause the magnet to attract, just wondering if this method could be used for Spratt & Winkle couplings? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yep. Power the coil one way it repels, the other it attracts Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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