Reply to "Wireless remote control of features in rolling stock from locomotive"

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stan2004 posted:
MWasko posted:
... I'll order a UBS charging battery.
That USB 9V battery is pretty slick! Just curious though how you plan to access the charging port given the construction of the boxcar and orientation of the battery. Though I suppose you might be able to get thru one holiday season with a single battery charge if used in conjunction with the on/off slide switch before and after operating sessions.

The door on behind the Hobo does open. There is just a foam strip attached to the inside of the door to hold it closed. I removed the foam an can tuck a 6" USB cable between the door an that back wall and run it over to the battery in its holder. There are already two wires running back there from the battery to the music unit.

Even if the remote control upgrade fails, I am going to upgrade the battery.

I have found three brands of these batteries on EBay.

Mark

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