I got a chance today to print out one of the switch machines I designed while away from the house in Phoenix. I'm pleased with it after the first test...
... When I get a chance I'll work on testing it with some of my other turnout controllers
( HERE ). Might have to tweak them a little but think they all could work. This needs the control to be set up a little more precise than if you are connecting to the 'Gravity Switcher'. With the 'Gravity Switcher' you only need to lift one of the weights. Not critical on how high you lift it so lots of leeway with how the fishing line is set up. The 'Gravity Switcher' is pretty bullet proof but you need room under the layout for the weights.
This switch machine will work in a tighter location but needs the line set up so that you don't over-pull the line. When I get a chance I'll put up a page on my site describing it better with more pictures, info and links to the print files. I also printed out the....
... switch machine holder that makes it easy to place the switch machine under the layout without going under the layout. It will also work with my servo bracket if one wants to use servo turnout control and also the 'Gravity Switcher'.
I've seen other switch machines with a spring so don't claim to be inventing something new here but hopefully having print files up eventually will help some of you.
Sumner
