Tools, tips and tricks
Lead Weights as a building aid
I posted about these on another topic and some one asked for more details so here goes. They are made from pieces of aluminium 1" x 1" square section tube cut in my case to lengths of either 100mm (4") or 200mm (8").
Rapid Prototyping lecture
Rapid Prototyping (3D printing) is a popular topic here so I thought I'd mention this. If you happen to be in the Hillsboro, OR area on September 29 there is a presentation about Rapid Prototyping as used by Laika Studios in their stop motion movies. While not train related, I'm sure it will be an interesting presentation about RP applications as Brian and his crew push the current limits of the technology.
Using 3D printing for collaboration & prototyping
With all the talk of 3D printing for the purpose of building finished models, I thought it might be interesting to show another use. I'm working with another modeler to develop a boiler and cab (which will presumably be 3D printed) for a Florida East Coast 4-6-2, better known today as Savannah & Atlanta #750. While I work on the boiler, he's working on the chassis, drive, cylinders, etc. In order to make sure that our parts will fit together, I suggested he have this model printed:
Which Solder Station?
This country boy is in the big city tomorrow and I'll have a chance to pick up a soldering station.
top contender is the Weller WES-51 on for $112 CDN,
or is the wcc100 good enough - only $49. Is it good enough or should I cough up that extra $63?
the also ran is a Hakko - X888D-23BY for $99 this one is digital?
Will get a couple of extra tips whichever one I buy. finer the better.
How to Use U.S. Geological Survey to plan your model railroad.
I have been ask many times about how I use U.S. Geological Survey map. How to get the year you are looking for. So i did a video on how I do it Step by step.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83YSOAcAIDY
Hope this may be of help to someone
Mike Deverell
SMA12 - 17 Channel Configurable Multifunction $5 DCC Decoder For Servos
One of my earlier entries: SMA10 – Build a 17-Function DCC Decoder for about $5 ( http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/19070 ) generated a considerable amount of interest regarding the possible enhancement for controlling Servomotors (Servos). This is my next version of a 17 Channel Multifunction DCC Decoder based on a low cost $2.56 Arduino Pro Mini.
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