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I think I'll stick with knobs and switches

I’ll definitely second that Barry.

Walkingthedog wrote: ↑Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:23 pm I’ll definitely second that Barry.

Normally so would I, but I blame t'other Brian for suggesting their 'twinkler' kits for my station lighting and then pointing out how inexpensive their servo controllers are. It's never good to put temptations my way.
Definitely not going anywhere near computers for my layouts though.

My first attempt at witchcraft courtesy of a couple of MERG twinkler kits. I will need two more to drive all the station lamps and then I will have the challenge of mounting them under the boards and some overhead soldering.
Click on the thumbnail to see the ‘magic’.

20220614_154211 by Steve Mumford, on Flickr

For some reason Flickr is suggesting that your video contains Adult Content and I have to log in/sign up. R-

That’s what it does for me.

Strange. I’ve changed the setting from moderate to safe to see if that makes any difference.
Don’t get over excited, it’s only a few flashing lights.

That's got it. Impressive effect. R-

Worked ok for me

bulleidboy wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 5:59 pm Worked ok for me

After naked cyclists Barry, I suspect some flashing was a bit tame.