Model Train Speedometer Kit - Works with G, O, S, HO and N scales. Now Talking!

Description: MODEL TRAIN SPEEDOMETER - WORKS WITH ANY SCALE - $49 IT NOW TALKS! This speedometer kit will measure the speed of your model train. It will work with any model train scale. It could be used for matching the speed of HO DCC locomotives that will be used in a consist. A consist is when there are several locomotives connected together pulling a large train of cars. The speedometer works in conjunction with a Windows type computer. The hardware is nothing more than two sensors connected to a computer through a USB connection. All the parts are provided for you to assemble your speedometer. Please see the schematic above and other pictures. We have replaced the USB adapter with a different one that works with Windows 11. The assembly has gotten easier. NOTE - The speedometer now works with Windows 11. A software program is included that runs on your Windows computer. The program communicates with the two sensors and measures the time of a passing locomotive. In the pictures the sensors and LEDs are mounted on two 4.5 inch lengths of corner angle PVC. These are included. The system block diagram is shown in the pictures. There is no specific Start or Stop sensor since the speed can be measured for a train traveling in both directions. This system can be used with a number of model train scales. The program can be configured for G, O, S, HO and N scale trains (actually any scale). You dial in 48 for O scale. The speedometer can measure speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour. There is an option in the software to select MPH or KPH. The conversion 1 mile equals 1.60935 kilometers is used. Next to the speed display is a short history of previously obtained speeds for your reference. NEW - We added an analog meter similar to the speedometer you would see in real life. A unique feature of the software is that it can paste the speed information into any Windows program. The JMRI DecoderPro is one such program that our speedometer software program can work with. SPEED CVS The three CVs that control the speed are: 2, 6 and 5. Each one can hold a value from 0 to 255. Changing the value in each of the CVs, will impact the speed at that speed step. CV Number Purpose Speed Step 2 Start Speed 1 6 Middle Speed 64 5 Top Speed 126 IT NOW TALKS!The software uses text-to-speech features found in Windows. Windows 7 has only a female voice. Windows 10 has both male and female voices. There is an option to have additional text spoken for certain speed ranges. Normally you will hear just the speed announced. Additional text is optional that you might want to hear. This feature can be disabled, if you do not want to hear the speed announced. This kit would also make a great science project. The following items are included: Item DescriptionElectronics Circuitry – Includes USB cable, USB module, two sensors, two LEDs, resistors and other electronics partsTwo 4.5 inch lengths of PVC white angle Battery box with switchThumb drive containing software program and USB driversInstallation and Operating manual The Model Train Speedometer kit costs $49. We ship using US Postal Service. Tools Needed Soldering iron, solder and hand tools that most train guys have. I also used hot glue to hold the sensor and led devices in place. For an additional $30 we will assemble the parts and make sure the speedometer works before we ship it. Please click on the link below to pay the $30. https://www.ebay.com/itm/125713645757 This is a simple circuit and software program. We would appreciate it if you didn't make a copy of the software and give it to your friends. TRAIN DEFECT DETECTORWe now offer a Train Defect Detector that works with this Speedometer. Check it out: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115636962620 MODEL RAILROAD HOBBYIST MAGAZINE This speedometer appeared in an article in February in Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine. The author describes how he used three speed measurements to match DCC locomotives with a spreadsheet. Here is the link: https://online.fliphtml5.com/buups/nknx/index.html#p=59 WE ARE MOVING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF JULY SO SHIPMENT MAY BE DELAYED. Please allow two weeks for delivery. NO RETURNS - BECAUSE THIS IS A KIT NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS THE PART IS BROKEN, DAMAGED OR MISSING. WE WILL REPLACE THE PART(S). Here is a link to the Power Packs software: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dihcroqw4dpfujrf0shka/MTSpeedometerPowerPacksSetup.zip?rlkey=yeostm22q97ql7zzvqxj6pq13&st=ulenm4nl&dl=0

Price: 49 USD

Location: Kingston, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-10-03T18:13:32.000Z

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