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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1605 on: June 25, 2021, 02:11:28 AM »
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Yes.  It has a port for a 7.4v DC supply.  Looks to be about an 1/8" socket.  I'll have to go through my mountain of wayward wall warts and see if I don't have something that fits...
Or do you suppose there's a source for such things to power a camera that's well over 10 years old?

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1606 on: June 25, 2021, 02:13:27 AM »
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Yes.  It has a port for a 7.4v DC supply.  Looks to be about an 1/8" socket.  I'll have to go through my mountain of wayward wall warts and see if I don't have something that fits...
Or do you suppose there's a source for such things to power a camera that's well over 10 years old?

Lee

EBay?  Worth a try . . .

That is exactly how I use my Nikon CoolPix 8700.  But I bought my genuine Nikon Wall-wart when the camera was still new, expecting that I would have long photo sessions of model  photography, with the camera mounted on a tripod.
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1607 on: June 25, 2021, 04:39:00 AM »
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Now if I could just get it to stop eating batteries like candy!!
Are you using rechargeable batteries?

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1608 on: June 25, 2021, 08:35:52 AM »
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Or do you suppose there's a source for such things to power a camera that's well over 10 years old?

Lee

Here's one.

https://www.amazon.com/HQRP-Adapter-Supply-PowerShot-Digital/dp/B002WUH7YI

I'm sure there are others out there.  Maybe even OEM ones on eBay.
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1609 on: June 25, 2021, 11:17:53 AM »
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I guess I could have done that, but thanks!  It's ordered and on the way.

The problem with the rechargable batteries is everytime you take them out you have to go back manually reset the time/date stamp. 
While that's not mission critical to taking the pictures, it's a pain when I upload them to a gallery and they get filed under 2006.

Keeping it on the plug in close proximity to the layout will be useful in making that chore less frequent.
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1610 on: June 25, 2021, 04:12:50 PM »
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The problem with the rechargable batteries is everytime you take them out you have to go back manually reset the time/date stamp. 
While that's not mission critical to taking the pictures, it's a pain when I upload them to a gallery and they get filed under 2006.
There's a separate CR1220 "coin cell" battery that powers the clock.
Maybe that battery needs replacing?
It's in a little slide-out holder inside the compartment for the AA batteries.

https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART154719

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1611 on: June 25, 2021, 04:51:55 PM »
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You guys that read the manuals are really something.

I, on the other hand, am a Man of Action.  No time for fine print or exploded parts diagrams!

(I found it... thank you!... now I have to go to hunt down that particular battery!)

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1612 on: June 25, 2021, 04:56:32 PM »
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You guys that read the manuals are really something.

I, on the other hand, am a Man of Action.  No time for fine print or exploded parts diagrams!

(I found it... thank you!... now I have to go to hunt down that particular battery!)

Lee
I've found that if you drop complex items (like cameras, or model trains) from from a high enough point onto a concrete surface there is plenty of action and no need for an exploded parts diagram.
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I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1613 on: June 25, 2021, 06:01:22 PM »
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You guys that read the manuals are really something.

I, on the other hand, am a Man of Action.  No time for fine print or exploded parts diagrams!

(I found it... thank you!... now I have to go to hunt down that particular battery!)

Lee
Your local Walgreens should have it in stock.

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1614 on: June 26, 2021, 12:18:56 AM »
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Hey Lee, you ever get those Rowa lighting kits?

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1615 on: June 26, 2021, 07:48:02 PM »
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You guys that read the manuals are really something.

I, on the other hand, am a Man of Action.  No time for fine print or exploded parts diagrams!

(I found it... thank you!... now I have to go to hunt down that particular battery!)

Lee

Most pharmacies, supermarkets, or even dollar stores carry a decent range of coin cells.
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1616 on: June 26, 2021, 09:14:01 PM »
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Most pharmacies, supermarkets, or even dollar stores carry a decent range of coin cells.
Did you check the websites for any of those stores to see if they actually stock a 1220 type/size battery?
I did, and checked for local inventory, before suggesting that Lee go to Walgreens.

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1617 on: June 27, 2021, 05:48:20 AM »
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Hey Lee, you ever get those Rowa lighting kits?
yes I did.  Sorry I dit acknowledge that sooner.  Thanks!
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1618 on: July 21, 2021, 12:17:32 PM »
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1619 on: July 23, 2021, 06:38:42 PM »
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