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Reply to "Any Idea How to Mount LionChief Wireless Controller to Layout Surface"

CK Chuck K.OGR Forum Member

OK.  I've finished a design and completed fabrication.  Some of the above suggestions really helped.  Photos AND drawings attached.  This is a pretty complex design, but solve a number of issues for a public children's layout in the museum.  Must keep controller fixed to the layout.  Must not have any sharp or snagging edges or corners.  The controllers are powered from a supply, not a battery, so the power switch needed to be inaccessible to children.  Needed to limit throttle knob rotation to protect the internal throttle knob stops.  (Will also limit speed range but this was not a goal since speed is being limited electrically as needed on this layout.)  Access for a museum docent (but not a child) to select an engine if using a universal remote (which retain programming after power-off but NOT the last engine number 1, 2, or 3 selected).  Adequate access to the bell, voice, and horn/whistle buttons.  Easy to replace (remove bars, unplug 2 pin connecter underneath, lift out controller).  The upper notch in the top bar insures the throttle knob inner diameter won't rub on the bar and also allows a little more than 180 degree rotation.  The two lower notches in the top bar are not functionally needed, but expose a little more of the bell and horn/whistle buttons and draw a little more attention to them.  The center bar is not used with a dedicated controller and small aluminum filler pieces are used in the center bar notches - this allows all of the graphics on the controller to show.  Aluminum was given an Alodine finish (gold color).  See attached photos and drawings.

Controller cradle 16 - LoResController cradle 17 - LoResController cradle 15 - LoResController cradle 18 - LoResController cradle 19 - LoResSLORRM O Gauge Controller Cradle wood partsSLORRM O Gauge Controller Cradle Assy and DrillingSLORRM O Gauge Controller Cradle Associated PartsIMG_0003 - Perspective corrected background removed - LoResSLORRM O Gauge Controller Cradle wood partsSLORRM O Gauge Controller Cradle Assy and DrillingSLORRM O Gauge Controller Cradle Associated Parts

 

 

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  • Controller cradle 16 - LoRes: Controller cradle with LionChief train set controller
  • Controller cradle 17 - LoRes: Controller cradle with universal controller
  • Controller cradle 15 - LoRes: Controller battery replacement wiring
  • Controller cradle 18 - LoRes: Controller battery replacement wiring after re-assembly
  • Controller cradle 19 - LoRes: View of controller power wiring and 2-pin connector under layout
  • SLORRM O Gauge Controller Cradle wood parts: Drawing: Controller cable wood parts
  • SLORRM O Gauge Controller Cradle Assy and Drilling: Drawing: Controller cradle assembly and drilling
  • SLORRM O Gauge Controller Cradle Associated Parts: Drawing: Controller cradle associated parts
  • IMG_0003 - Perspective corrected background removed - LoRes: Finished children's layout for a museum with captured LionChief controllers at front corners
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