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Offline Ross  
#1 Posted : 06 May 2008 11:32:43(UTC)
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Hi All,

I have converted my V36 and BR236 diesel locomotives to have led lighting and hope you find the process interesting and easy to follow.
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Go to my web page under the Tips section and look for "Led Lighting V36 Diesel"

http://members.ozemail.c...ossstew/rms/marklin.html

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Offline Caplin  
#2 Posted : 06 May 2008 17:40:26(UTC)
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Tremendous change I must say. The pre-picture shows a dim sligthly red'ish colour on my screen. Very good result, Ross.



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Benny - Outsider and MFDWPL
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Offline intruder  
#3 Posted : 06 May 2008 22:20:29(UTC)
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Very good, Ross.

Easier than making light PCBs in both ends. I did it like this:

http://www.saebonet.com/svein/Tog/sites/EU/3145.htm

Rather simple, as this locomotive has only two lanterns in each end. Next time I will use Ross' idea.
My LEDs are too yellow.
Best regards Svein, Norway
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Offline sjlauritsen  
#4 Posted : 06 May 2008 22:56:04(UTC)
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I would really like to learn how to create those PCB's. Do any of you know of some really, and I mean REALLY explanatory guide? I'm kind of a newbie in do-it-your-self electronics. biggrin

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Offline pa-pauls  
#5 Posted : 06 May 2008 23:39:33(UTC)
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Hello Ross and Svein Smile

Nice conversion on both I think wink

Our member HGH has also another solution on his homepage : http://hgh-esn.ath.cx/
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Offline Caplin  
#6 Posted : 07 May 2008 00:44:19(UTC)
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by intruder
<br />I did it like this:
http://www.saebonet.com/svein/Tog/sites/EU/3145.htm
Very professional, well documented, Svein.

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Offline intruder  
#7 Posted : 07 May 2008 00:45:47(UTC)
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Not so difficult, Søren

First of all, you have to make a wiring diagram.

Next, you convert the wiring diagram to a linear design, where everything is going "criss cross".
For this purpose, I use a normal paper with 5mm square lines. Each cross on the paper illustrates a hole in the test pcb, which normally has a distance of 2,54 mm. That means that the drawing is close to scale 2:1.

An example of a small light pcb:
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I always use a pcb with copper lines and draw them vertically on the paper. If I need to cut one of the copper leads I use a 3 mm drill in a small holder, for careful hand drilling. This has been done under the resistor to the top LED.

Example of wiring diagram converted to a drawing, seen from the copper side:

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Offline intruder  
#8 Posted : 07 May 2008 00:48:00(UTC)
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Thanks, Benny [:I]
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Offline Goofy  
#9 Posted : 07 May 2008 21:54:32(UTC)
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Quote:
[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by Ross
<br />Hi All,

I have converted my V36 and BR236 diesel locomotives to have led lighting and hope you find the process interesting and easy to follow.
UserPostedImage

Go to my web page under the Tips section and look for "Led Lighting V36 Diesel"

http://members.ozemail.c...ew/rms/märklin.html

Ross


Same LED lighting effect like in the Lenz digitallocomotiv diesel V36 DCC with Telex-couple in both side...! biggrin

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Offline Ross  
#10 Posted : 08 May 2008 02:46:11(UTC)
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Ross

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Hi Guys,

Thanks for all your comments, it's good to have feed back. See comments in blue below.
Ross

Quote:
[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by Caplin
<br />Tremendous change I must say. The pre-picture shows a dim sligthly red'ish colour on my screen. Very good result, Ross.
Benny, I was pleased with the results using components I had on hand, I now have lights that are bright and change with the direction. Smile

Originally posted by intruder
Very good, Ross.
Easier than making light PCBs in both ends. I did it like this:

http://www.saebonet.com/svein/Tog/sites/EU/3145.htm

Rather simple, as this locomotive has only two lanterns in each end. Next time I will use Ross' idea. My LEDs are too yellow.
Svein, All methods are fine as long as you get the results you are after. I just like to keep it simple so I can repeat the results if required.

Originally posted by sjlauritsen
I would really like to learn how to create those PCB's. Do any of you know of some really, and I mean REALLY explanatory guide? I'm kind of a newbie in do-it-your-self electronics. biggrin
/Søren
Søren, Experiment and you will be rewarded, thats what makes this forum great as there are people willing to help others.

Originally posted by pa-pauls
Hello Ross and Svein Smile
Nice conversion on both I think wink
Our member HGH has also another solution on his homepage : http://hgh-esn.ath.cx/
Pål, As stated above all methods have their place, the results are what keeps all of us going.

Originally posted by Caplin
Very professional, well documented, Svein.
Benny, I agree with you, Svein has done a good job with his documentation.

Originally posted by intruder
Not so difficult, Søren
First of all, you have to make a wiring diagram.......
Svein, nice job.

Originally posted by Hemmerich
Hello Ross and Svein Smile
Nice conversion on both I think wink
Fully agreed - congratulations! Smile
Lutz, Like you I like to document what I have done in my hobby.

Originally posted by Goofy
Same LED lighting effect like in the Lenz digitallocomotiv diesel V36 DCC with Telex-couple in both side...! biggrin
Goofy
Goofy, I'm glad it reminds you of another brand wink
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