Lighting up a Sachsen Meyer IVK
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I forgot to say that the project is to fit valve gear inspection lights to the loco like on the Harz 2-10-2 and the Piko BR64 tank. This aids the drivers/ fitters to check the loco over during night time running.
The loco is stripped down and a total of 6 lights are to be fitted (3 on each side) As can be seen in the photos the lead weights get in the way a bit, so an 8mm hole was drilled through them, then a 5mm hole was drilled through the bottom of the loco. The 8mm hole allows the bulb and holder to go through, a 5mm hole allows the bulb to pass through but not the holder. Superglue was used to hold the holder to the inside of the loco. (excuse the wiring, it`s a bit messy but nothing can be seen with the lid on).
The loco is stripped down and a total of 6 lights are to be fitted (3 on each side) As can be seen in the photos the lead weights get in the way a bit, so an 8mm hole was drilled through them, then a 5mm hole was drilled through the bottom of the loco. The 8mm hole allows the bulb and holder to go through, a 5mm hole allows the bulb to pass through but not the holder. Superglue was used to hold the holder to the inside of the loco. (excuse the wiring, it`s a bit messy but nothing can be seen with the lid on).
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And finally the finished result. The loco has two bulbs on the front bogie and one one the rear. They are wired into F2 on the Massoth XLS and CV 53 has been set to number 3 to give a warm glow. Sorry about the quality on last few as its getting dark and cold and raining, but you can see the effect.
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Really nice Steve, I like the effect a lot! Its a good idea and works well!
Please don't take this as a criticism, but I was just thinking... Is it possible to turn down the voltage to those lights only using the Massoth chip? Just it might be nice to a slightly more gentle diffuse glow? Sometimes I find just a quick brush over the tip of the LED with a light sandpaper is enough to diffuse and soften the light. LEDs tend to be really directional, throwing lots of light straight out front, but a wee scuff forces the light out in a more overall pattern.
Really cool, keep it up!
Please don't take this as a criticism, but I was just thinking... Is it possible to turn down the voltage to those lights only using the Massoth chip? Just it might be nice to a slightly more gentle diffuse glow? Sometimes I find just a quick brush over the tip of the LED with a light sandpaper is enough to diffuse and soften the light. LEDs tend to be really directional, throwing lots of light straight out front, but a wee scuff forces the light out in a more overall pattern.
Really cool, keep it up!
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Cheers Gavin.supagav said:Really nice Steve, I like the effect a lot! Its a good idea and works well!
Please don't take this as a criticism, but I was just thinking... Is it possible to turn down the voltage to those lights only using the Massoth chip? Just it might be nice to a slightly more gentle diffuse glow? Sometimes I find just a quick brush over the tip of the LED with a light sandpaper is enough to diffuse and soften the light. LEDs tend to be really directional, throwing lots of light straight out front, but a wee scuff forces the light out in a more overall pattern.
Really cool, keep it up!
Yes I can turn down the bulbs by reducing CV53. They are not as bright as they look on the photo though as its getting dark when the piccys were taken and the camera went into slow shutter mode, thus over exposing the picture giving the bulbs a brighter appearance. These are blubs and not LED's and have a glass outer.