fast clocks

[LogicRailTech]

I’m still waiting for some circuit guru to come up with a system to drive multiple digital LED displays at a chosen (preferably variable) fast clock speed. In addition to every control station, the system would ‘animate’ the time portion of those ubiquitous time-temperature displays that seem to be scattered all over even small towns.

What a Godsend that would be for a railroad running TTTO, or with scheduled passenger trains…

Chuck (modeling Central Japan in September, 1964)

Logic Rail Technologies (http://home.houston.rr.com/lrt/index.htm) makes an adjustable fast clock that has up to 9 displays, although it won’t do the time-temperature lke you want. They also make a Loconet fast clock display for Digitrax users.

Thanks for the reference to our products. Actually, the latest version of our Flexible Fast Clock (FFC) DOES allow you to select between 12 and 24 time display (need to update our website!). Each FFC Display Module (FDM) has a dipswitch on it that let’s you make this selection. Further, although you are correct in saying that the FFC doesn’t do time-temperature, our Multipurpose Electronic Sign (MES) DOES do time (built-in fast clock) and temperature (fixed but you can choose what temp with the configuration software)! The MES recreates the scrolling digital sign seen on banks, car dealerships, etc. In addition to time/temp you can have it display up to eight 60 character messages.

Although the FFC and MES do not directly communicate with each other you CAN use the same set of external control switches to set the fast rate and start/stop the clock!

Sincerely,

Chuck Stancil

Logic Rail Technologies

[srr90]

Thanks to everyone for the info and your time… Jeff

[jwar]

Fast Clock!!!..Gads guys my eyes are failing and my arthritis is so bad in my back… My duck under just became a momentarty crossing guard, and I retired ten years ago and cant run and now laimley woddle like a duck…and you say I need a fast clock???..Me Im thinking a sllloooowwww cllloooock LOL