chaz Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Could`nt fit my preferred choice of base reflex speakers in my latest 7mm loco kit build, so having been impressed with zimo sugarcubes in my 4mm stock, I chose a larger version produced by Youchoos. DSC04074.jpg I only had space in the firebox and probably could have fitted two of these but I also had to find space for a stayalive capacitor. DSC04081.jpg Unlike Zimo`s I had to solder the wires to the speaker. I`m pleased with the result......... Is a 2W version available? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted October 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2017 Youchoos Powercube 9 is a 1.3w. Zimo Dumbo`s are 2w John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) Youchoos Powercube 9 is a 1.3w. Zimo Dumbo`s are 2w John Zimo "Twin Dumbo Units" are 2W - the single versions are 1W Edited October 13, 2017 by tractor_37260 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigal10 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Whilst I don't want to steer this topic in a different direction..... Looking at Ken's lovely photos of his Heljan 26, in post 20/21, I have also tried the Vero Board approach in the past, then a chance comment from Pauliebanger sent me down a different path, and I've now used this method in several of my Locos, - Heljan, Bachmann, and Hornby. Using Zimo MX645P22 decoders matched to Zimo's Plux22 motherboard, gives the user a massive amount of user options, plus, (if your eyesight can stand the extreme sport mentality of tiny soldering!) a lot of extra space inside the loco for those all important decent speakers, and stayalive capacitors! The Zimo Plux22 adapter board is very slim and fairly short, and has loads of solder tabs for anything you can think of, so, if like me, you like auto-fading cab lights, there's an answer! Photos can be supplied if required, Regards, Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Whilst I don't want to steer this topic in a different direction..... Looking at Ken's lovely photos of his Heljan 26, in post 20/21, I have also tried the Vero Board approach in the past, then a chance comment from Pauliebanger sent me down a different path, and I've now used this method in several of my Locos, - Heljan, Bachmann, and Hornby. Using Zimo MX645P22 decoders matched to Zimo's Plux22 motherboard, gives the user a massive amount of user options, plus, (if your eyesight can stand the extreme sport mentality of tiny soldering!) a lot of extra space inside the loco for those all important decent speakers, and stayalive capacitors! The Zimo Plux22 adapter board is very slim and fairly short, and has loads of solder tabs for anything you can think of, so, if like me, you like auto-fading cab lights, there's an answer! Photos can be supplied if required, Regards, Alan. Hi Alan What's the approx dimensions of the Plux22 adapter boards ? another option worth considering for hard wiring etc...... Regards Ken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigal10 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) Hi Ken, 45 x 15 x 4mm Have a look on Dcctrainautomation.co.uk Look for the Zimo ADAPLU, which takes the 22 pin version, NOT the ADAPLUS which is for US Locos. Currently they show as out of stock, but I've had a few from them, and I'm sure Vienna is over it's summer holidays Edit : CoastalDCC are showing them in stock today, sun 15/10/17 Regards, Alan. Edited October 15, 2017 by bigal10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigal10 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 As promised, photo of my 'slightly' modified Heljan 26, with Zimo Plux22 ADAPLU, and Zimo MX645P22 plugged therein.. Hopefully one can see also a Zimo SC68 capacitor on the right, and a YouChoos larger sugar cube speaker on the left. There is also one of Charlie Petty's replacement fuel tanks, containing one of his excellent bass enhanced speakers, unfortunately out of sight in the picture, but I can assure everyone that sound generated is pretty good! All the lighting has been converted to SMD LED, some with SMD resistors, and some with standard resistors, as can be seen. I have also got cab lighting, (the very thin wires blue-tacked under the roof), which as mentioned earlier, thanks to Pauliebanger's tweeks of the decoder, are directional, and auto extinguish on moving off. Next job maybe to power that roof fan..... I think the combined Plux22 components are very effective, and a lot smaller than the original Heljan kit. By the way, the Zimo Plux 22 adapter has built-in gizmos that allow much larger capacitors to be connected, hence my loco just goes on forever! Regards, Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 As promised, photo of my 'slightly' modified Heljan 26, with Zimo Plux22 ADAPLU, and Zimo MX645P22 plugged therein.. image.jpeg Hopefully one can see also a Zimo SC68 capacitor on the right, and a YouChoos larger sugar cube speaker on the left. There is also one of Charlie Petty's replacement fuel tanks, containing one of his excellent bass enhanced speakers, unfortunately out of sight in the picture, but I can assure everyone that sound generated is pretty good! All the lighting has been converted to SMD LED, some with SMD resistors, and some with standard resistors, as can be seen. I have also got cab lighting, (the very thin wires blue-tacked under the roof), which as mentioned earlier, thanks to Pauliebanger's tweeks of the decoder, are directional, and auto extinguish on moving off. Next job maybe to power that roof fan..... I think the combined Plux22 components are very effective, and a lot smaller than the original Heljan kit. By the way, the Zimo Plux 22 adapter has built-in gizmos that allow much larger capacitors to be connected, hence my loco just goes on forever! Regards, Alan. Hi Alan Impressive, not a lot of room to squeeze things in either , I'll probably use one use of these Plux 22 adapter boards on my next 26 project. Recommend you try some Black Tack in place of Blue Tack, it's much more sticky so less is required, it's ideal for wiring/leds etc - comes in a small roll - B&Q etc in the bathroom section sold as Homelux Bath Seal. Regards Ken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie the plumber Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Hi Alan Impressive, not a lot of room to squeeze things in either , I'll probably use one use of these Plux 22 adapter boards on my next 26 project. Recommend you try some Black Tack in place of Blue Tack, it's much more sticky so less is required, it's ideal for wiring/leds etc - comes in a small roll - B&Q etc in the bathroom section sold as Homelux Bath Seal. Regards Ken Glad that bath seal is useful for something Ken cos its no good for sealing a bath I can tell you ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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