Using Pads On Deltang Receivers

[ge_rik]

I know some are a little uncertain about making use of the pads on Deltang receivers, so I thought I'd put together an article on my blog outlining my experiences. I've assumed that most people would prefer not to get embroiled in reprogramming and so have tried to show how the pads on the Rx60 and Rx65b can be used without being reprogrammed for - directional lighting, interior lighting, triggering effects on soundcards and as inputs.
http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/10/using-output-pads-on-deltang-receivers.html

There's also an accompanying article showing how I trigger the effects on a MyLocoSound card with a standard Rx65b
http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/10/how-i-trigger-mylocosound-effects-with.html

Rik

 

[fridge]

Really useful, Rik. Thank you.

 

[Tony Walsham]

Thanks Rik.
Where can one obtain the Digisounds card you have used?

 

[Moonraker]

Very useful thanks Rik.

And I love that loco.....

Regards
Peter Lucas
MyLocoSound

 

[ge_rik]

Thanks Rik.
Where can one obtain the Digisounds card you have used?

Hi Tony
You can get them direct from MTroniks, but Peter Spoerer also sells them under his own label for a lot less. For some reason he doesn't show them on his website -
http://www.peterspoerermodelengineers.com

Rik

 

[ge_rik]

Very useful thanks Rik.

And I love that loco.....

Regards
Peter Lucas
MyLocoSound

Thanks Peter
I love that soundcard.

Rik

 

[Mobi]

Is there any way to use pads without soldering?

 

[3Valve]

Nice one Rik

 

[ge_rik]

Is there any way to use pads without soldering?

I think Tony Walsham does a version with connectors on some of the pads - http://www.rcs-rc.com/pages/battery-r/c/basic-3

Alternatively, I'm sure there are a few people on here who would be prepared to solder leads on if you asked nicely

Rik

 

[3Valve]

I think Tony Walsham does a version with connectors on some of the pads - http://www.rcs-rc.com/pages/battery-r/c/basic-3

Alternatively, I'm sure there are a few people on here who would be prepared to solder leads on if you asked nicely

Rik

Gizzy's very handy with the soldering iron, and has done work for fellow forum members in the past.

 

[Tony Walsham]

My version of the Rx65b has header pins into which you plug connectors for an add on pcb with 4 x extra sound triggers.
I could mount 1/10" spacing screw terminals for the same price.
The terminal blocks will overhang the ESC pcb edges. They will still require inverter transistors for most sound systems.