New product: temporary mimic panel
Posted onOur temporary mimic panel is now available from the web shop. Shop link includes description and demonstration video may be found here.
Category: Mimic Panel
MultiPanel starter kits enhanced
Posted onAll MultiPanel starter kits have been enhanced to include: 24 sets of panel mount buttons, mounting hardware and plug and play cables 24 pairs of GREEN/GREEN LEDs and plug and play cables This makes the version 2 MultiPanel starter kit the most complete ‘all in one box’ solution we offer. The MultiPanel Starter Kit V2 […]
Update – summer 2018
Posted onIts been a busy summer for us with multiple devices (Servo Controller 12, Relay Driver, MultiPanel and Feedback Module) receiving software and documentation updates. We’ve also launched a new product – the Automatic Brake Control Generator for DCC systems and there’s progress on the JMRI PC integration. Here’s a summary of the changes over the […]
Mimic panel hook up extension cables for LEDs and buttons
Posted onWhen wiring up a mimic panel cables sometimes aren’t long enough. We’ve replaced the button long lead cable with button cable extension leads and introduced an LED extension cable making installation in larger panels easier. Links to: Button extension lead, LED extension lead ,Video.
MultiPanel bi-colour LEDs available
Posted onBi colour LEDs are now available for our plug-n-play MultiPanel processors. These GREEN/RED LEDs will change colour when points change. Available in packs of 12 (24 LEDs per pack) from the web shop here. Video demonstrating their use. Link to shop.
Optical sensor update and demo
Posted onThis video shows a test track installation (N gauge) of infra red (optical) feedback detectors. I added white paper strips to the bottom of the wagon and loco to aid detection. Suitable for use on both analogue and digital installations. Video link here
MiniPanel Processor – New product announcement
Posted onThe MiniPanel Processor is a simplified mimic panel controller for up to 12 channels and is available as a bare bones circuit board or starter kit including all LEDs, buttons, plugs and cables. Designed for smaller layouts, the MiniPanel can control servos for points or semaphore use; traditional solenoid points motors, Tortoise type stall motors […]
More on compound bi-colour LEDs and opto feedback sensors
Posted onMore on bi coloured LEDs (compound), how to hook them up to a MultiPanel and a demonstration of their use. There’s also an infra red sensor update and progress. Video link here.
Optical sensors and smaller panel buttons video update
Posted onThis video illustrates the design constraints we are under when creating more compact and higher detailed mimic panels and how we’ve solved this with smaller button footprints. The second half of the video introduces inexpensive infra red detectors suitable for both analogue and digital systems and the changes we’ve made to incorporate them easily into […]
Long button leads for MultiPanel now in stock
Posted onThese leads are 50cm in length and have the appropriate plug at each end. See here for more details.