Miller Engineering Signs

Hi they come with a AAA battery pack, but you can get an AC adapter for them,

you would have to purchase that separately.

Thanks, ALex

The signs run off 5VDC. You can get a 5v power supply

the runs off a transformer from Miller or use a 5 volt supply

that plugs into a wall outlet that is use as a battery

charger for cell phones or Kindles.

Miller signs are great, and I hate batteries! Mine all run off small wall transformers that are controlled from a computer that I use for my night time and storm sequence. 

The signs use a PC board that has a pushbutton for you to select the proper sequence of effects for your particular sign. I think there are something like 33 or so different settings the board can output. Some make the sign look pretty goofy and one, or maybe more, will be exactly what you want. The really neat thing is that the board will remember the last setting even with power removed so you can pick the correct setting, install the sign then forget about it.

I would have to say that, of all the things on my layout, my Miller signs garner the most ooohs and aaahs from visitors.

You won't be sorry!

Terry

I got my first one (OK Used Cars) a few months ago and am looking for an excuse to buy more.  They are terrific!

I'm in the same boat as you guys. I have a few Millers signs, (just bought another this morning "The Chicago & Northwestern") and need to look for alternative power options.

I do have one question related to Millers Signs, since I missed out on the "Sinclair" sign, I was wondering what other signs have come and gone. The Millers web site has the current, in stock signs, but is there a location of the "out of production" signs that we could start to look for on the secondary market?

Charlie

The Miller AC adapters will run multiple signs (up to 10 with the big one). They also have a converter that simplifies using other power sources to safely light the signs.

It's all on their web site through the sponsor link at the top of this page.

Jim

Miller made Westinghouse, Illinois Central,Heinz Catsup,

Royale Casino.Some signs form with 5 segments and others

with 8. The Heinz Catsup was made both ways. The Royale

Casino was a very large sign with many colors.

I use a timer circuit to trigger the sign so the pattern

changes every 10 sec.

Careful, some are 3 volt signs so make sure you order the correct adapter.

Thanks for all the feedback

I just got an e mail from them showing a new sign for October:  Scranton, The Electric City.  For all you NEPA fans and residents, this is an opportunity to own a classic electric sign.  The Scranton sign comes on around 830 at night in the summer.  However, due to extreme budget shortfalls there, I don't know if that is still true. Headed that way in about a month.

I have seen an Illinois Central Railroad sign by Miller Engineering...does anyone know where you can get one of these?

You can Google Miller Engineering Illinois Central. Wasatch Model says they have one.

Others that may have them, are listed as well.

Ok thanks...I had called Wasatch models before and could not get an answer...will try again sometimes.

Received one of my Cracker jack signs today with the free prize inside. The prize is a Coppertone window sign.

Best Prize I ever got from Cracker Jacks!

The converter module, the unit that adapts so you can use any typical transformer, is limited to 6 signs. More if the signs are of the less detailed type. Also if you do use a typical transformer, the voltage going to the sign(s) should be limited to about 17 volts. Don't know the exact voltage amount, but you just can't blast off with the transformer handles. I just love these signs, and try to fit them anywhere I can.

I currently have 4 of the Miller signs operating, using the #4804 Converter module from Miller Engineering. I run a switched 16v power line to the module then from the module to a distribution power strip, and then to the individual signs. Pretty much the same as Bruce has shown in his pics.

Each sign originally comes with an attached battery power supply where you need 3 AAA batteries to power the sign, if you just want to use batteries. The Battery holder is attached to the actual sign control module, which has an on/off switch as well as a switch which lets you change the programming of the sign itself. You just cut off the battery compartment and run the leads to the Miller Converter module and your all set to go.  I still have a few more signs to connect once I decide where I want to put them.

The pic shows 3 of the signs (H&C Coffee/Zippo Lighters & Heinz Ketchup) on top of the buildings on my main street.

REV

Miller Signs are the best! I've gotten 5 more since this picture: