My Ruby (ser. #276) has R/C added (no "de-glitcher") and doesn't seem
to have that problem. I only use one servo on the J-bar but have
considered adding a servo to the steam valve just to "fine-tune" the
smoothness of rolling off from a dead stop. After saying that, I really
don't remember the l
Hey Walt, thanks for the info!
HAM Radio?! For some odd reason I had never thought of that causing a problem.
I have a "HAM guy" at the end of the street. That might explain why I have a few
problems on occasion.
OK, now where do I find the "de-glitchers"? I'll check at my local hobby shop.
Hi,
Electronics and I are not on a first name basis. All I know is it is a gadget
with little (dip?) switches on it that change the rate at which things
happen. It plugs in to the receiver and the servo is plugged in to it. I know
that it reduces much of the radio interference I get from the bu
"Deglitcher", are we discussing a capacitor bridge in
series with the signal to the servo or is this placing
another electrical circuit between the the xmiter and
rcvr? The Ruby has a very course adjustment on the
throttle and a small adjustment provides a significant
change in steam release.
mp
To get finer adjustment on the servo controlled throttle, try using a
"deglitcher," it lengthens the time, or slows down the movement of the servo.
Seems to have helped my loco's.
Walt
Bruce, in response. I have ended up working with 3
different Ruby's and by this thread and pure stumbling
have started to learn a little about steam. My Ruby
ran well out of the box (#096)this engine is now being
kit bashed into a 0-4-2 Baldwin type Plantation
engine. The second engine belonged
Thanks, I already have that info. What I am looking
for is adj of the eccentrics on the axles. Since these
are held in place by set screws not all of them are
tight after shipment. I have been lucky so far as
only very minor adjustments have been necessary when
tightening the set screws and secu
The Accurcraft web site -- http://www.accucraft.com/ -- has a "how-to"
with diagram for adjusting Ruby's valve motion. Since my Ruby hasn't
arrived yet, I cannot speak to the procedure itself . . . Charles
"M. Paterson" wrote:
>
> Bruce, would your or members of your steamer group be
> willing
On Wed, 20 Sep 2000 12:16:25 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:
>Bruce, would your or members of your steamer group be
>willing to share with this thread your timing
>procedure? I was fortunate that my engine was
>reasonably adjusted but the one I am currently working
>with does not want to slow down after
Bruce, would your or members of your steamer group be
willing to share with this thread your timing
procedure? I was fortunate that my engine was
reasonably adjusted but the one I am currently working
with does not want to slow down after I solved the
problem of steam pressure loss. By gauge this
Several of us were pulling eight car trains, Bachmann cars
with metal wheels, this past weekend with our Ruby's at
Larry Hergets. Mine has a low serial number and the other
loco was brand new and around the 600 serial number range.
The new loco ran beautifully(slow) once we got everything
timed a
In a message dated 09/18/00 9:00:26 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Has anyone noticed a lack of pulling power from their Ruby? I'm getting
long enough runs, but it seems she has a bit of trouble pulling herself
up a grade. ... as I want to put a tender behind her ...>>
12 matches
Mail list logo
