simple sound for a 24v diesel?
simple sound for a 24v diesel?
Does anyone know if I can feed a mylocosound unit from 24v?
I would like to add sound to one of my 7 1/4 gauge diesel locos, and I would like it to be speed sensitive.
Ideally I would like to power it from the main traction batteries (24v), with the speed signal fed from the motor supply.
I am not to hot on electrical stuff, so am a bit confused.....
I would like to add sound to one of my 7 1/4 gauge diesel locos, and I would like it to be speed sensitive.
Ideally I would like to power it from the main traction batteries (24v), with the speed signal fed from the motor supply.
I am not to hot on electrical stuff, so am a bit confused.....
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No, 24v will make it go pop with smoke, etc...
You could reduce the voltage from the battery to 12v using a converter but check amp output, many about on Google.
Mylocosound is not designed for that size so I would go for the Mtroniks range:
http://www.mtroniks.net/cat/Sound-Syste ... ale-Models
You could reduce the voltage from the battery to 12v using a converter but check amp output, many about on Google.
Mylocosound is not designed for that size so I would go for the Mtroniks range:
http://www.mtroniks.net/cat/Sound-Syste ... ale-Models
Your 7 1/4" gauge engine will most likely have 2 x 12volt batteries so if it is a 12v unit just connect it across one of them. I don't know the mylocosound units but if pwm they just need the pulsed output from the controller I believe. Best to contact the makers of the mylocosound unit and no doubt they can help.
Barry
Barry
I rather like the look of these units:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292039307274
The youtube video is quite impressive:
If it's too quite, I could always use it on one of my g-scale locos instead....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292039307274
The youtube video is quite impressive:
If it's too quite, I could always use it on one of my g-scale locos instead....
Fair point about the Trax system but they do a 24v version if you have a look http://www.traxcontrols.com/modules.htm
The problem with the traintech unit is it doesn't look like you could fit a seperate speaker. For your application you will need to fit a much larger speaker to get the required level of sound. You may need a larger capacity battery as well because a larger speaker draws more current. This is from my own experience fitting Trax units to 5" engines.
Regards
Barry
The problem with the traintech unit is it doesn't look like you could fit a seperate speaker. For your application you will need to fit a much larger speaker to get the required level of sound. You may need a larger capacity battery as well because a larger speaker draws more current. This is from my own experience fitting Trax units to 5" engines.
Regards
Barry
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