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resistors
Qyestion for Bruce, et al: I understand resistors connect to the long lead on LED's. My ignorance is shown in my question...Is there a preferred polarity direction on a resistor? In other words, does polarity matter when connecting the resistor to LED and common (blue wire) or does the resistor go to the white or yellow wire? John Colley, Sonoma, CA
A-Track - for NCE Systems – Problems & Fixes
Unfortunately, a number of users (and potential users) of A-Track have reported a couple of problems with Version 4.3 of the program, as released last November. Neither of these annoying problems affects the main functions of A-Track (helping you use your NCE DCC system), and they can be fixed fairly easily, as detailed in the following workarounds.
Death of another hobby shop
Another hobby shop calls it quits at the end of this month. Got this off of the D list.
http://franciscanhobbies.comcastbiz.net/39239.html
They mention the closing of 5 other hobby shops.
Bernd
Richlawn RR V2 - Swing gate electrical interlock completed
With the swing gate mechanically completed today I installed the two micro-switches to protect trains by killing track power when the gate is open. I cut gaps in the track a foot from the gate on either side and then installed micro-switches on each side of the gate to kill track power to the approach track to the gate. If the gate is opened even 1/8" on the side opposite the hinge it opens the circuit. The micro-switch arms can be bent to be adjusted if things change over time.
This is the switch on the end opposite the hinge.
Possible visitors to my layout next week after the Proto Rails Convention
I know that a number of you have said that you will be attending the Proto Rails Convention in Cocoa Beach, Fl next Thursday (1/9) through Saturday (1/11). Some have expressed interest in possibly visiting my layout on Sunday 1/12. First of all, everybody is welcome to visit me Sunday afternoon. If you intent to visit me please feel free to email me by clicking on my user name and then "Contact". Of course you can also get with me during the convention to let me know.
Kit-bash station project.
I'm working on a station. I gathered pieces from the scrap box, such as misc. and mixed-match wall sections from Walthers and DPM, pieces from a canopy kit from Kibri, and sheet and strip styrene for the roof structures. Here are some pictures of the progress. It's still "under construction".
On30 Mushroom - Mudding Drywall Backdrop Taping Seams
Just a video showing how I mud and tape drywall. Maybe a couple of useful tips.
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