[bil]

Hi, i have a doubt:
could you tell me the voltage on your track ( without a car ), if you put a input voltage of 14v ?
Because with my powerbase and my ajustable power i have only 12v on my track !!!

Thanks

 

[mfogg]

With the standard 14 Volt N-Digital transformer I usually read 12.5 - 12.7 Volts around the track. Approximately 14 Volts is needed by the power base and lane change tracks/pit stop to operate reliably. Do not adjust your variable Voltage higher than 14 Volts or you risk damage to the lane change tracks.

Michael

 

[bil]

QUOTE (bil @ 26 Apr 2011, 03:49) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi, i have a doubt:
could you tell me the voltage on your track ( without a car ), if you put a input voltage of 14v ?
Because with my powerbase and my ajustable power i have only 12v on my track !!!

Thanks

hi,

ok
may be i could 'powering' the lane changer with an power supply ( fixed like an original power suplly ninco ), and keep the adjustable for the base ?

 

[Ade]

hi
i am no ninco expert but powering the lc sections with a off board psu is a big plus point when using scaley digital.

That was until i stumped up the cash for the simple h board for the power base.I believe that is a option for the N base as well.??

 

[mfogg]

QUOTE (bil @ 26 Apr 2011, 12:57) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>may be i could 'powering' the lane changer with an power supply ( fixed like an original power suplly ninco ), and keep the adjustable for the base ?
Yes. That has been done (here and on SlotDigital Spanish forum). However, this was done by people who wanted to reduce the voltage to the rails for more control. If I understand correctly you want to increase the voltage to the rails. I still think that higher than 14 Volts is risky for the power base.

Now if you are concerned that there is not enough current available because of the 6 Amp limitation of the stock power base then, as the previous poster suggests, Simple H may be what you need.

 

[Ade]

hi
simple h will give you more current to the track with a degree of adjustable voltage.

The other limiting fators regards to increased voltage are the chips and any other accesories that you have used.

Best route for advice would be to drop richg a pm...

 

[bil]

If i will have another power suplly for the lane changer; it could be used sometime use to have less voltage on track ( for some cars, or motors: like slot it )
In fact , now i use a power suplly Kert 0-15v 5A

 

[Robert V.]

Hey Guys, am i to understand that you can run the ninco Digital console at a lower voltage than the lane changers. I allso have a Variable power supply, mostly to slow the cars down. But because of the lane change function you require at least 12 volts , other wise they don't function properly. Would the standard digital controller when activated to do a lane change still work at 12 volts or higher if you where to operate the Console at a lower voltage than the lane changers.

I think i wrote that correctly. Thanks in advance Robert V

 

[Homoslot]

QUOTE (Robert V. @ 27 Apr 2011, 04:44) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hey Guys, am i to understand that you can run the ninco Digital console at a lower voltage than the lane changers. I allso have a Variable power supply, mostly to slow the cars down. But because of the lane change function you require at least 12 volts , other wise they don't function properly. Would the standard digital controller when activated to do a lane change still work at 12 volts or higher if you where to operate the Console at a lower voltage than the lane changers.

I think i wrote that correctly. Thanks in advance Robert V
In order to get lower voltage on the track and a good working Lane changers:

Best option is assemble a SimpleH and power the track with a variable voltage power supply and power Ninco PB and Lane Changers prints with the original Ninco Power Supply. Dont forget to connect both Grounds of power supplies to each other. This is not the cheaper option.

Other options:
Power your Ninco PB with your variable Power supply, in this case I don't know the working voltage input for correct PB work, and power Lane changer prints with other Original Ninco power supply. Don't forget to connect both GND to each other PSU.

In all options always is a good business to build connections from track power supply to different zones of your track soldering copper cables in order to keep the same voltage in all zones, this can be done following a star design strategy or ring design strategy.

 

[Robert V.]

Hi, will the Simple H allow me to power my track at a lower voltage,to regulate car speed, and allow me to allso to operate my Digital Functions( IE ) Lane changers and Control Tower readout. I have experimented with my lane changers and they need a minimum of 12 volts to operate. Anything lower than 12 volts causes false or fantom lane changes,and the tower and console will not give a proper display or incomplete readout. Is the simpleH going to seperate the two functions. Is it available to purchase complete and where can i buy it. Thanks Robert V.

 

[Homoslot]

SimpleH will allow you use 2 power supplies in your sytem.

1- A third party power supply with voltage regulation and more Amperes, depending on the model you choose and its use exclusively for powering your track.

2- An original Ninco power supply to powering your Ninco PB + Lane changes if you disconnect their electronic prints from the rails + other things that are powered now from the track rails, like tower,etc... disconnecting their powering from the rails and connecting to this power supply.

Then all things will work with estable voltage, despite your track is powered at any variable voltage, but remember you must disconnect their powering from the rails and power them straight from Ninco power supply. Plus you can get more current on the track to run with several cars with any motors if third party power supply is suitable for it.

If you use this strategy, remember to connect GND of both Power supplies to each other.

Regards

 

[Robert V.]

Hi, with the simpleH connected will the Ninco chips still be programed , and still function the same way? who sells the SimpleH and how much is it . Is there any changes to the main Ninco Console other than what is suggested in the previous post or is it plug and play. Thanks Robert V.

 

[jonnyc]

read this topic about the simple-h
http://www.slotforum.com/forums/index.php?...3&hl=mosfet

 

[Homoslot]

Thanks Jonnyc.

See the advertisment I just did on the end of this thread few minutes ago.

 

[Robert V.]

Hi Guys, iv'e read what is being done here and it looks good to me. Most of my questions have been answered,except the one's on availability and is there anybody offering a plug and play version i could buy. I don't have the time to do all the steps involved to do this myself. However i have at least 4 spare consoles and would pay to have one modified if needed. Thanks for the input Robert V.

 

[Homoslot]

The link it's in the Simple-H thread.

This is the web where you can purchase it.

SIMPLE-H

You can purchase it with or without fan.

Try to contact "Richg", perhaps he can do it...