Accu-Lites Snap Solderless Connectors for Tortoise Switch Machines. HO Scale 20x12 Layout Part 37.
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Using these Accu-Lites Snap connectors makes wiring your Tortoise switch machines easy. No more soldering wires to your Tortoise machines. The Accu-lites Snap connectors simply press onto the Tortoise edge connector and your wires connect to a terminal block on the Snap circuit card.
I was making my own version in cases where I only use 2 wire hook ups. I will be adding those locations where the yard ladder needs to know the position of turnouts etc. But the do command a rather hefty price
About $6 each. Since I connect all 8 wires I feel its worth the price. Especially if I ever have to change out a Tortoise machine. Just unplug the connector, replace the Tortoise and plug it back in, no soldering.
@@SPSteve I did not sound clear, I did buy some of those and will be adding them in locations that need more than 2 wire hook up's
@@IMRROcom Cool! Well worth it, I think! Soldering underneath the benchwork is a PIA. (Although I did solder all my feeders to the bus)
Great video, was wondering what those connectors were! I commented on a previous video (Part 30) a bit ago. While watching this one, came across something called SMAILs also by Circuitron that apparently is for DCC. Does this mean no other gadgets/digital connectors/interfaces are needed? I can just plug each SMAIL into DCC bus? I know a pricy way to go for being clueless and I suppose I can get by with 15 or so for very back of layout and use throw machines for everything to front? Thanks!
Thanks! The Smail still has to be connected like the Tortoise. All the Smail does is eliminate the need for a DS64/DS74. If you don't plan to control your Tortoise machine with your throttle then stick with a manual switch to move the Tortoise machine back and forth.
@@SPSteve Thanks for the replies to various questions I had in last few videos. Greatly appreciated! As you can tell, binge watching your channel and enjoying it immensely!
@@schadowolf I appreciate it! I hope you find it useful! :)