Has anyone experimented with the Hornby 7k system to control a loco powered by batteries?
As the DCC system isn't using the rails for the DCC signal but using bluetooth, I had a thought that installing enough battery power in a large loco may enable it to be controlled via the Hornby 7k system on an Android or Iphone.
I don't know what drain this would put on a battery or how long this will last. I suppose it depends on the batteries. As the 7K can run on a range of voltages it would suggest that it would work for a while as the battery drains until it gets to a point where enough V's aren't being supplied.
(Maybe I watch too many Sam's Trains!)
Has anyone else experimented?
Hornby 7k + battery loco
Re: Hornby 7k + battery loco
I’m not aware of anyone going down that route but given that a compatible Hornby PSU is under £60 I can’t see what benefit would be gained, except maybe in a garden layout.
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Re: Hornby 7k + battery loco
Yes - at least 2 folk have used 7K decoders with dead rail track - one of the forums reports. May have been the R/C section in RMweb.
The 7K decoder manual cautions against the use of direct battery power simply on the grounds of the need for protection against a short or overload.
A battery can provide unlimited amps until something gives, hence the user will have to provide their own trip system. LiPo batteries being the favourite power source do need a suitable charging regime. If they catch fire you cannot easily put them out if at all.
The 7K decoder manual cautions against the use of direct battery power simply on the grounds of the need for protection against a short or overload.
A battery can provide unlimited amps until something gives, hence the user will have to provide their own trip system. LiPo batteries being the favourite power source do need a suitable charging regime. If they catch fire you cannot easily put them out if at all.
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