tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post7525529336259426578..comments2024-03-15T20:24:26.435+00:00Comments on Peckforton Light Railway: A quick introduction to batteries for model trainsGE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-4907147105789620892023-04-26T18:32:40.356+00:002023-04-26T18:32:40.356+00:00Hi Neil
It sounds as if they might be NiMh cells. ...Hi Neil<br />It sounds as if they might be NiMh cells. If you have a multimeter you could set it to measure voltage and the connect the probes to the centre pin and outer rim of the charge socket. Try not to accidentally short circuit the pin and rim.<br /><br />Are the AA cells removable? If so they could be charged in a standard charger available from eBay. If not. I'd suggest buying a smart charger from somewhere like Strikalite - https://www.strikalite.co.uk/prodcat_type/10/ALL/0/Battery_Chargers.html.<br /><br />You will also need a Tamiya to 2.1 DC adapter Product ID 991 at the foot of this page - https://www.strikalite.co.uk/prodcat_type/32/ALL/25/index.html<br /><br />If in doubt phone Roger at Strikalite and he will advise you. He's very helpful.<br /><br />RikGE Rikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-64670287860706421952023-04-26T17:51:34.697+00:002023-04-26T17:51:34.697+00:00Hello there. I have two G scale locos, 45mm track ...Hello there. I have two G scale locos, 45mm track width, and would like to know how best to charge their batteries. However how do i check the battery packs voltages and type of batteries. I know they are made of Aa type batteries, wired to a circular charge port fixrd to the cab of loco.<br />Also loco not been used for 19months!<br />Have heard that charger should be pushing out voltage largrr thsn batt pack, but dont know amps to be used and for how long to charge them for.<br />Would much appreciate your advice.<br />Rgds<br /><br />NeilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-55673261705128946282022-12-27T08:15:28.822+00:002022-12-27T08:15:28.822+00:00Thanks Gerard
That's useful and interesting in...Thanks Gerard<br />That's useful and interesting information. As you say, charging lithium batteries needs to be done really carefully. <br /><br />RikGE Rikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-36145440671070619682022-12-26T11:19:41.795+00:002022-12-26T11:19:41.795+00:00Hello,
My name is Gerard and i'm living in Hol...Hello,<br />My name is Gerard and i'm living in Holland. Nice and impressive and very complete story you wrote on batteries!<br />May be you can ad some of my experiences below ? <br />1 I'm using 4 old Play-mobil trains each using an own remote radio control. These sets are often on sale after having been used for low prices such as around 25-30 dollar.<br />2 To solve the rather unfriendly use of the grey 4 AA battery packs in these trains, i build in a single LIPO battery using an extra board for safe loading and a loading plug<br />3 I use a standard USB wire and socket and loader to load these Lipo's, so no other loader will fit which enhances safety. <br />The system proved to be very robust.<br />Good Luck!<br />GerardGerard van der Schriecknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-91926036660941904772022-08-24T17:47:17.140+00:002022-08-24T17:47:17.140+00:00Hi Jose
It does sound like a good plan. You might ...Hi Jose<br />It does sound like a good plan. You might have problems charging through the track but I'm sure if you manage to get it to work, I'm sure there will be quite a few people who will be interested.<br /><br />Good luck. It is a wonderful hobby 👍<br /><br />RikGE Rikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-73270800394341581592022-08-17T18:40:17.924+00:002022-08-17T18:40:17.924+00:00Good afternoon. Greetings from Granada, Spain. My ...Good afternoon. Greetings from Granada, Spain. My name is José Antonio Salvador and I am an admirer of his PLR. I’m new to the world of garden train. I’m currently building one. My intention is to power it with a combination of track and battery. The control would be remote using mcu esp32 and drv8871 as an engine controller.<br /><br />The reasons to combine track and battery power are:<br /><br />1.- Guarantee the power of electronics.<br /><br />2.- Minimize technical stops for charging battery.<br /><br />3.- Resolve return loops with track zones without power.<br /><br />4.- Allow simultaneous battery charging.<br /><br />Do you think this plan is feasible?<br /><br />Thank you very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com