Recycled Computer Display Monitor Control Panel

That is a very slick project!!  It really looks great!

@Mark Boyce posted:

That is a very slick project!!  It really looks great!

Mark, Thank you!  This idea came to mind and I searched on the forum and web and didn't find any information where this has been done before. I'm sure it has been, but I never seen this done before. I'm right proud of myself.

I have never seen it before!

You need to write this up as an article and submit it to OGR.  

Wow, very impressive!  I need to see if I can do something similar on my layout. I also need to look up eMylo and see what that's about.    I agree with Lionlman, you need to consider an article in OGR. Old LCD monitors are showing up at a lot of places now (like Goodwill, garage sales and resale shops) so while yours was priced perfectly, it won't be hard for someone to find an old LCD for a decent price.

Dale

I vote for all the above comments- nice work and very innovative!..... and I also  am looking up emylo momentarily.

What wire did you use?

@hokie71 posted:

I vote for all the above comments- nice work and very innovative!..... and I also  am looking up emylo momentarily.

What wire did you use?

I used Cat 5 which had 4 pairs from the emylo relay to the monitor LED's.  I use 20 gauge with 4 conductors to come off the SC-s to the LED's. I already had this wire laying around so that's what I used.

Looks great, nice job.  Love the idea of the monitor case, very creative.

Great idea.  I love it

Hi Tech and tubular track - I love it!

You sure beat my old Linn Westcott inspired control panel. Somehow, I think Mr. Westcott would approve of your computer display monitor control panel!

Wow, now this is a great idea, very creative, and you have a very nice layout. Thank you very much for showing your system. Happy Railroading Everyone

Mr. Whitley, I too have to agree with everyone else, as what a great project and it turned out looking outstanding! I also would hope you would do a write up for ORG telling the rest of us how to build the same thing and how you run your switches!

Very impressive. Looks great.

Love to see a video of the LEDs in action (and the trains too of course).

Bob

Thanks to everyone who commented on my project.  I have no idea on how to go about doing an article for the O gauge magazine, even if it would qualify in the first place. I will do a video and post it here on the forum showing how the monitor's LED's cycle from switch to switch and the sidings as well.

I receive my inspiration and motivation from you fine folks here on the forum.

Thank you all very much!

Robert