Hello, I hope you feel better soon. A very interesting video, thanks for making it. I particularly like the analogue amp meters you are using. The whole setup is very nice and produces excellent results. Best regards to you
Hi Mike, In the next life I will learn about 'electronics' for it's an interesting subject and I admire the 'wiring wizards' like you. Well done ! But for now I stick with my DCC - NCE Power Cab and run TTS sound steam locos. Thanks for sharing & kind regards, Filip
I was about to post a comment on your last video asking if you were alright, been a while since your last video. Glad you are alright now. Lovely job on the control box. I swear by gaugemaster controls. I still use my grandads old one from the 70's. Still works like new!
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Its an original model P, the long flat one. Single with a built in simulator. I always preferred the older case models with the big choc blocks on the back and the vertical control face.
I have a model D on my DC section of layout and totally agree they are superb controllers. Nice work on your little box of tricks I thought about getting some ammeters myself.
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Hi MIke, yes it does. As it seems to be working well I didn't know if it should be a concern or not, I guess yours is the same, I haven't noticed any burning smells so seems its just how it is.
I do like the idea of in-line ammeters. Must look into the HF track cleaner a bit more. Still using your controller that I built and I must say it performs superbly.
Great stuff Mike. I was only saying the other day that I wish that I could plug a handheld controller into my model D I think your box may be too complex for me to build Thinking about the Hornby Bluetooth controller I hope you feel better soon I have had my health issues recently Kind regards Oliver
Hi Oliver, with electrical circuits it's best to break it all into small sections on paper and in your mind, then work out the interconnections. If we had two simple controllers, one handheld and we wanted to be able to switch between them, you would need a double pole (two switches in one) double throw (switches between two options) switch, you would have two wires from one controller that go to one side of the switch, two wires from the other that go to the other side of the switch and two wires that go from the middle of the switch that go to the track. It's that simple :)
Hi, great video, very informative. I also wish to purchase a Gaugemaster hand-held unit and switch between that and my Gaugemaster DS. Two things here if ok.... Does the 'double-throw double-pole switch need to be of the 'centre-off' type? Also.. Gaugemaster did a hand-held 'WS' with simulation although I can't see it listed as a current offering.
A very effective and interesting setup. Electrical wiring is one of my weaknesses. I recently bought a Gaugemaster HF-2 track cleaner to use on my proposed layout which will be DC and running with a Gaugemaster model Q controller. I was puzzled by the 16vAC inputs - is this if you want to power it separately instead of via the controller? Also concerned that you said you switch it off for coreless motors. I had read not to use with DCC locos but didn't realise there was an issue using with coreless as I have a couple of modern Bachmanns with that motor. Thanks.
Hi, the HF2 needs one supply of 16vAC that can come from the controller output. Yes you will need a switch for coreless motors, a simple on/off switch in one of the AC supply wires will work
Hi, great video, very informative. I also wish to purchase a Gaugemaster hand-held unit and switch between that and my Gaugemaster DS. Two things here if ok.... Does the 'double-throw double-pole switch need to be of the 'centre-off' type? Also.. Gaugemaster did a hand-held 'WS' with simulation although I can't see it listed as a current offering.
Hi Mike, many thanks for this one. I too have Gaugemaster simulator controllers and an HF2, and would like to fit two ammeters. Where do they insert in the circuit please? I'm not electrically confident! Or knowledgeable! Cheers Tim
Hi Tim they go in series with one of the controller inputs on the HF2 if you pause the video on the plan with the connections at the top you can see the idea. I can add a photo to my community tab if it helps?
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Many thanks Mike - I couldn't follow the circuit drawings on the video so a photo of the wiring might be very helpful. I've trawled youtube for help on fitting ammeters to model railways but couldn't find anything! Cheers, Tim
Hi Mike, is there a wiring diagram available for this? Would be good to try and build one. Guess I could pause video in right place and screen-shot it. Cheers.
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Great. Am I understand right, that all Gaugemaster products with golden panel (old and new) use the same idea and the same parts? Except red panels (PWM). 1 Gaugemaster GMC-100 SINGLE TRACK PANEL MOUNTED CONTROLLER (with green board) 2 Gaugemaster GMC-100M-EU EUROPEAN SINGLE TRACK CASED CONTROLLER 3 Gaugemaster GMC-COMBI-AU AUSTRALIAN SINGLE TRACK CONTROLLER (NO TRANSFORMER) I ask, because I could order first one (panel).
Hello Mike, Looking on eBay, I’m struggling to find the same ammeter, the closest type and only centre 0, is a 2amp. Is it possible that you could post a link to your original model? many thanks and appreciation for your interesting content. Neil
Great video showing how you set up your controllers. Couldn’t agree more about the reliability of the Gaugemaster products. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
Hi Roy, many thanks, how are those locos doing?
Good to see you back Mike, and what a restart ! lots of useful info
Thanks very much Paul
Hello, I hope you feel better soon. A very interesting video, thanks for making it. I particularly like the analogue amp meters you are using. The whole setup is very nice and produces excellent results. Best regards to you
Thanks very much indeed
Hi Mike, In the next life I will learn about 'electronics' for it's an interesting subject and I admire the 'wiring wizards' like you. Well done ! But for now I stick with my DCC - NCE Power Cab and run TTS sound steam locos. Thanks for sharing & kind regards, Filip
Cheers Filip, take care
Hi Mike - Sorry to hear you have been unwell and I wish you a full recovery . Even thogh I am DCC I still found that interesting.
Cheers Kev
Many thanks Kev, yeah not been great but hope to be back to normal soon. Glad you found it interesting
I was about to post a comment on your last video asking if you were alright, been a while since your last video. Glad you are alright now. Lovely job on the control box. I swear by gaugemaster controls. I still use my grandads old one from the 70's. Still works like new!
Many thanks, what model is that
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Its an original model P, the long flat one. Single with a built in simulator. I always preferred the older case models with the big choc blocks on the back and the vertical control face.
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited scratch that, think its an 80's controller. Nice controller either way!
I have a model D on my DC section of layout and totally agree they are superb controllers. Nice work on your little box of tricks I thought about getting some ammeters myself.
Cool, thanks! does your Model D get warm around the Track 1 control pot?
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Hi MIke, yes it does. As it seems to be working well I didn't know if it should be a concern or not, I guess yours is the same, I haven't noticed any burning smells so seems its just how it is.
I do like the idea of in-line ammeters. Must look into the HF track cleaner a bit more. Still using your controller that I built and I must say it performs superbly.
Hi, so pleased you are still using it, me to lol 😆 take care
I use a twin Guagemaster as a hand held
Sounds fun
hi Mike
great work
sorry if i come across thick this is very advanced for me
but it seems to well made
keep safe arp
Not at all Adi, the complexity took me a long time to solve, once done it worked lol
Great stuff Mike. I was only saying the other day that I wish that I could plug a handheld controller into my model D
I think your box may be too complex for me to build
Thinking about the Hornby Bluetooth controller
I hope you feel better soon I have had my health issues recently
Kind regards
Oliver
Hi Oliver, with electrical circuits it's best to break it all into small sections on paper and in your mind, then work out the interconnections. If we had two simple controllers, one handheld and we wanted to be able to switch between them, you would need a double pole (two switches in one) double throw (switches between two options) switch, you would have two wires from one controller that go to one side of the switch, two wires from the other that go to the other side of the switch and two wires that go from the middle of the switch that go to the track. It's that simple :)
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited thanks mike it's something I might have to look into
Hi, great video, very informative. I also wish to purchase a Gaugemaster hand-held unit and switch between that and my Gaugemaster DS. Two things here if ok.... Does the 'double-throw double-pole switch need to be of the 'centre-off' type? Also.. Gaugemaster did a hand-held 'WS' with simulation although I can't see it listed as a current offering.
Hi and thanks. No switch does not need to be center off. I am not aware of them doing a Ws handheld sadly
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Many thanks for the reply.
A very effective and interesting setup. Electrical wiring is one of my weaknesses. I recently bought a Gaugemaster HF-2 track cleaner to use on my proposed layout which will be DC and running with a Gaugemaster model Q controller. I was puzzled by the 16vAC inputs - is this if you want to power it separately instead of via the controller? Also concerned that you said you switch it off for coreless motors. I had read not to use with DCC locos but didn't realise there was an issue using with coreless as I have a couple of modern Bachmanns with that motor. Thanks.
Hi, the HF2 needs one supply of 16vAC that can come from the controller output. Yes you will need a switch for coreless motors, a simple on/off switch in one of the AC supply wires will work
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Many thanks for the advice - much appreciated.
@@redversb2347 no problem, any issues just get back to me
Hi, great video, very informative. I also wish to purchase a Gaugemaster hand-held unit and switch between that and my Gaugemaster DS. Two things here if ok.... Does the 'double-throw double-pole switch need to be of the 'centre-off' type? Also.. Gaugemaster did a hand-held 'WS' with simulation although I can't see it listed as a current offering.
Many thanks. No you don't need a centre off type switch. I'm not aware of them making a WS HH. Cheers Mike
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Hi Mike, many thanks for the info. Appreciated.
Hi Mike, many thanks for this one. I too have Gaugemaster simulator controllers and an HF2, and would like to fit two ammeters. Where do they insert in the circuit please? I'm not electrically confident! Or knowledgeable! Cheers Tim
Hi Tim they go in series with one of the controller inputs on the HF2 if you pause the video on the plan with the connections at the top you can see the idea. I can add a photo to my community tab if it helps?
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Many thanks Mike - I couldn't follow the circuit drawings on the video so a photo of the wiring might be very helpful. I've trawled youtube for help on fitting ammeters to model railways but couldn't find anything!
Cheers, Tim
@@tankmicr00man Hi Tim, I've just posted it and an explanation on my community tab, I could not link you in for some reason.
@@tankmicr00man This diagram is very helpful at understanding how an ammeter is connected sub.allaboutcircuits.com/images/quiz/01699x02.png
Hi Mike, is there a wiring diagram available for this? Would be good to try and build one. Guess I could pause video in right place and screen-shot it.
Cheers.
Hi, yes I nade one at the time. I'll see if I can find it later
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Many thanks Mike.
@@user-ql7sw2wt6y no luck so far, it's here somewhere
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited No worries Mike, thanks anyway. I can try a screenshot or two. Cheers.
Morning,
One more question... Gaugemaster Model 100 works the same as this D?
That's right, essentially what's inside a D
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Great. Am I understand right, that all Gaugemaster products with golden panel (old and new) use the same idea and the same parts? Except red panels (PWM).
1 Gaugemaster GMC-100 SINGLE TRACK PANEL MOUNTED CONTROLLER (with green board)
2 Gaugemaster GMC-100M-EU EUROPEAN SINGLE TRACK CASED CONTROLLER
3 Gaugemaster GMC-COMBI-AU AUSTRALIAN SINGLE TRACK CONTROLLER (NO TRANSFORMER)
I ask, because I could order first one (panel).
Yes that's right, the red ones are feedback control
Hello Mike,
Looking on eBay, I’m struggling to find the same ammeter, the closest type and only centre 0, is a 2amp.
Is it possible that you could post a link to your original model?
many thanks and appreciation for your interesting content. Neil
Hi Neil, no problem www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284154043045 be sure to choose the right range
Thanks for your reply, appreciated