LED indicator at turnout

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
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When I found out that I could use a dual color LED on my control panel to show which way a turnout was set, it got me thinking; why not put one at the turnout since I don’t have a main panel yet. I devised a simple design for a somewhat prototypical looking switch machine. This worked out so well that I have decided to use it on most of my turnouts, I have attached some photos of what the first one looks like even though it isn’t permenantlly mounted. Also is a sketch of what I did. It still needs a little refinement but I like what it does and how it looks. Some of you may like this. Just thought I would share it with everyone.

Bob

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Nice idea I guess but no pictures. Did you check your nessage right after posting?

Rich

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Pictures show for me. What a great idea.

–Randy

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I am seeing the usual message that the photo has been moved or deleted when someone moves or deletes the photos.

A couple nearby threads show pictures just fine.

Rich

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Hmm, just ordinary Photobucket pictures, posted correctly. Even the click to enlarge works for me.

Reposting here:

–Randy

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Pictures work for me to. Looks good.

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Yes, I see what you mean. Here is a screen shot of one of the messages. Looks good.

Rich

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I think we’re getting our chain yanked ! [%-)]

Pictures aren’t showing up in any of the posts including the above screen shot.

Mark.

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NOW I’m getting the Photobucket error. They did work before, for quite some time.

–Randy

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I suspect he does not know what he is doing. Probably moving pictures around in his albums but you do get a warning that the picture will not be seen anymore. I have seen people do this before.

Rich

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I haven’t moved or changed the photo. I will try to repost the photos. Sorry for the problems. bob

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Bob’s original pictures are showing for me now, but Randy’s reposting of them isn’t. (?)

Cool idea Bob - I really like it !

Mark.

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I just tried at 12pm EST and they look fine. Nice idea.

I buy my 3mm bi-color LED’s from Jameco. Part number, 1766366. No flange on the LED base.

Rich

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Pictures are fine on my end. A really great idea and thanks for the diagram. (And I think a lot cheaper than the bought ones).

Keep up the good work. Hal