The Atlantic and Southern Build Thread Continued, Part 4

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The DCC Power Adapter isn't necessary but I suggest you get it as it will make life much easier when installing the Squealer.



The adapter provides/converts power from the DCC track power to the adapter. More on this in a few more posts.

The instructions suggest drilling a 3/8" hole through the track and between the ties. I did this and can tell you the 3/8" is to big. A smaller hole will work just as well. I'll do it on the second motion detector I install.

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I used a paper towel and wrapped it around the motion detector so I could wedge it in the drilled hole.



The next photo shows the sensor wedged in the hole. I installed it at the height of the ties. I then replaced the three ties.

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Here is how I wired the adapter. The red wire is pos. and the white wire is neg.

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I then wired the power to the left side of the adapter as shown below.



I wired the red and white wires (on the left) to the track buss.

Here is how it looks with the power applied from the track buss.



The green light tells me it is functioning properly and ready to roll.


I'll leave it out until the group can see it. Later next week I'll attach it to the underside of the bench work.

I'll also do a short video of it operating..

Done for today.

[PRR Modeler]

You have almost convinced me that I need 3 of them Tom! The power converter is a must have.

[friscomike]

Howdy Tom,

The squealer is an interesting addition to your layout. Where are you locating the sensors on the layout, i.e., where would wheels squeal?

Have fun,
mike

[cuse]

Tom, 

The marker lights are fantastic and now, the "Squealer"?...that is some next level stuff (as always). Can't wait to check it out.

John