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Getting an old loco ‘DCC-Ready’ by adding an 8-pin decoder socket
Older, second-hand locos are a cheap way of getting into model railways, but without a decoder socket they are far from “DCC-ready". Demonstrating with a vintage Lima Class 33, I show how easy it is to add one for yourself, with inexpensive parts and just basic soldering skills, bringing your loco bang up-to-date for the digital era.
For the socket, search "8 pin DCC socket" on eBay or other sites. Expect to pay about £1.50 plus P&P. All of the product endorsements are my own, and not paid.
Note, the video is based on an edited section of my full Class 33 lighting tutorial, the full version of which can be seen here: ua-cam.com/video/9SdaQ_uuG4E/v-deo.htmlsi=iMFVOBxLorIidw0r
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:19 My Lima Class 33
0:43 Body removal
1:06 Removing the old DC wiring
1:36 The new 8-pin DCC socket
2:13 Wiring the socket:
2:39 Soldering the black wire...
3:09 ...and the red
3:35 Adding the grey wire to the motor...
4:00 ...and the orange
4:18 Installing the decoder
4:38 Replacing the body
4:44 Running the converted loco
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Make your own filament spool bearing - out of Lego - plus 3D printed version with Lego wheels.
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A bearing for your filament spool reduces friction and will undoubtedly improve the performance of your 3D printer, and here's a seriously budget option for making your own - using just spare Lego parts, strapped to a standard holder - and it really works! Better still, you can 3D print your own body for a stronger, more rigid version, optimised for standard cardboard spools, also using the sam...
Embedding nuts in 3D prints - hidden fastenings without specialist tools.
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Screw fixings are a great way of holding your 3D printed parts together, and by embedding the nuts in the print, they needn’t spoil the look of your project. Whilst threaded heat-set inserts are available, they can be tricky to work with - especially if you don’t have the right specialist equipment - and easy to get wrong, a wonky insert resulting in a ruined print. The simple technique I share...
Make your own Raspberry Pi Pico ‘Video-call Status Indicator’ with RGB display and 3D printed case
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If you're tired of being disturbed when you're on a Zoom call, then how about building your own custom "Video-call Interruptibility Status Indicator" (VISI) to let people know when you are busy - and here's exactly how to do it. My new custom 3D-printed case houses a Raspberry Pi Pico, Waveshare LCD1602 back-lit text display and Monk Makes 'Squid' RGB LED with buttons to switch between 'do not ...
3D printer filament guide with Lego pulley - make your own simple and effective Ender 3 upgrade
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The Creality Ender 3 Neo is a great budget printer, but it does need quite a bit of tinkering to get the best out of it, and here’s a really easy - and cheap - way to significantly improved its performance. My specially designed, 3D printed filament guide takes the pressure off the standard plastic extruder by ensuring the filament is fed in at a shallower angle, reducing friction, and the like...
Tighten a loose Bamix blender blade - easy fix!
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If the blade on your Bamix® hand blender has become loose and sometimes falls off into your aioli, then this video is for you. Instead of ordering a new one - and potentially wasting £10 - here's a quick and easy fix, and all you’ll need is a pair of long-nosed pliers and about 5 minutes to tighten it up again.
White waterslide decals - make your own, using just an ordinary inkjet or laser printer.
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Domestic ink-jet and laser printers don’t have white ink, so how do you make your own decals - with white - for use on darker backgrounds? Here’s how... My method is simple and effective, using both white and clear decal papers, although it does require a bit of skill and a degree of patience. Timecodes: 0:00 - The challenge 0:23 - The solution: white decal paper... 0:40 - ...PLUS clear decals ...
Designing graphics for scale model water slide decals ... using PowerPoint!
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If you want to design your own graphics for printing waterslide decals for your models - but don’t know where to start - then this guide is for you. Microsoft PowerPoint might not seem the obvious choice of software, but if you’ve got Word on your home computer, as part of Microsoft Office, the chances are you’ve got it already - for FREE - and it actually does what we want pretty well. I’ll be...
Make your own realistic flashing level-crossing signs for your model railway with Raspberry Pi Pico
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There is nothing like working track-side equipment to enhance your model railway, and here’s how to make your own realistic level-crossing signs, complete with Raspberry Pi Pico controlled flashing lights - all built from scratch - and all for around £25! Phase 1: Building and coding the controller, based around a Raspberry Pi Pico WH, complete with buttons to activate the lighting sequence. He...
FIXED! Ender 3 Neo factory pre-assembly fault - solved in under an hour - and all still in warranty.
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How to fix a faulty new Creality Ender 3 Neo 3D Printer yourself. My printer was supplied with a vital part pre-assembled incorrectly - resulting in auto-home failure and all sorts of other problems. Creality support were no help, so I decided to fix it myself and in this video I'll show you exactly how. Taking about an hour, you won't need any tools other than the ones that came with the print...
Ender 3 Neo 'auto-home' fail - factory pre-assembly fault
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My brand new Creality Ender 3 Neo has a problem. The auto-homing fails with the print head getting stuck and making a dreadful noise. I've discovered the cause is a mistake in the factory pre-assembly of the x-axis motor/extruder unit. LATEST UPDATE After little help from Creality, I decided to fix it myself. You can see how I did it here: ua-cam.com/video/IJ0h2oAH28Q/v-deo.html
Setting up a Raspberry Pi Pico - MicroPython installation and using Thonny to manage files.
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If you’re new to the Raspberry Pi Pico, the first thing you need to know is how to set it up with some firmware - in this case installing MicroPython. All you’ll need is a host computer with internet connection, a micro USB cable and this simple step-by-step guide. Starting with the very first time you plug in your Pico, I’ll walk through each stage, with a clear explanation of exactly what to ...
Realistic directional headlights for Lima Class 33 locomotive - made from scratch!
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Here's how I made some realistic directional light panels for my old Lima Class 33. Using surface mounted LEDs and carefully selected resistors for the perfect brightness, the video includes fitting a DCC decoder socket for easy chipping, all the electrics for the lights themselves and making the headcode blind surrounds using laminated inkjet printouts and Sugru moulding glue. Not just suitabl...
Raspberry Pi Pico zoom-call status display - no more interrupted video conferences!
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Tired of interruptions when you're on a Zoom, Teams or FaceTime video call? Then you need VISI - my 'Video-call Interruptibility Status Indicator'. With a Raspberry Pi Pico, Waveshare LCD1620 back-lit text display and Monk Makes 'Squid LED', my DIY unit uses buttons to switch between 'do not disturb', to 'free to chat', or somewhere in between with appropriate coloured lights. The video include...
How to fix a whistling, dripping tap / faucet
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How to fix a whistling, dripping tap / faucet
Using buttons to control RGB LED colours - Raspberry Pi Pico, MicroPython, PWM
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Using buttons to control RGB LED colours - Raspberry Pi Pico, MicroPython, PWM
Mixing RGB LED ‘traffic light’ colours with a Raspberry Pi Pico / Micropython + PWM
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Mixing RGB LED ‘traffic light’ colours with a Raspberry Pi Pico / Micropython PWM
Mastering static grass application for super-realistic model landscape textures
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Mastering static grass application for super-realistic model landscape textures
Easy-build DCC decoder tester - check your digital chips AND test for realistic loco LED brightness
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Easy-build DCC decoder tester - check your digital chips AND test for realistic loco LED brightness
Surprising fix for frayed shoe laces - electrician's heat shrink tube!
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Surprising fix for frayed shoe laces - electrician's heat shrink tube!
An introduction to Pater Practicus - a practical dad - maker, mender and modeller.
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An introduction to Pater Practicus - a practical dad - maker, mender and modeller.
Model railway baseboard joints - how to achieve accurate alignment AND easy assembly.
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Model railway baseboard joints - how to achieve accurate alignment AND easy assembly.
Track ballasting secrets - immediate initial effects and great final results for your model railway
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Track ballasting secrets - immediate initial effects and great final results for your model railway
Solar-powered Raspberry Pi Pico plant watering monitor project
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Solar-powered Raspberry Pi Pico plant watering monitor project
Faulty digital multimeter? An easy guide to replacing the internal fuse
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Faulty digital multimeter? An easy guide to replacing the internal fuse
MicroPython 'Deep Sleep' for longer battery life - Raspberry Pi plant watering monitor
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MicroPython 'Deep Sleep' for longer battery life - Raspberry Pi plant watering monitor
Nintendo Switch SL SR Joy Con button fixed in under 10mins!
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Nintendo Switch SL SR Joy Con button fixed in under 10mins!
Simple Raspberry Pi Pico soil moisture monitor using Micropython
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Simple Raspberry Pi Pico soil moisture monitor using Micropython
Cleaning a Velux window the easy way - motorised or manual
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Cleaning a Velux window the easy way - motorised or manual
MicroPython code for my Raspberry Pi Pico soil moisture monitor
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MicroPython code for my Raspberry Pi Pico soil moisture monitor

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  • @raymtlee
    @raymtlee День тому

    Can hou use a colour laser printer ?

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 23 години тому

      Yes, you can use colour ink jet and laser printers. I do just that in a follow up video - ua-cam.com/video/nNOTgvWWnAk/v-deo.htmlsi=1tAfEOnkIer3P86K - also showing how to combine white and transparent decals for dark surfaces.

  • @ahmetbasaran2326
    @ahmetbasaran2326 День тому

    Süper

  • @rom20mk7
    @rom20mk7 5 днів тому

    I broke my SR/SL/leds cable because it didn't come out "really easily, just sitting on the contacts" I admit that I did not have to pull too hard But anyway, that was the old part and I'll receive the new part on Saturday and try again 👌

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 4 дні тому

      Glad you’ve got a new part coming. At least you now have a feeling for the process and hopefully all will go well.

    • @rom20mk7
      @rom20mk7 13 годин тому

      I finished the process and it works as new! Plugging the cable was a bit of a challenge but I got it! Thank you!

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 12 годин тому

      Excellent! So glad you made it. Doesn't it make you feel good?

    • @rom20mk7
      @rom20mk7 11 годин тому

      @@paterpracticus Haha feeling like a tech man 😎 That's nice that thank to you we can make economy and ecology by fixing it instead of throwing it away!

  • @jeremynorman1330
    @jeremynorman1330 6 днів тому

    Thank you so much. Well explained and photographed.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 5 днів тому

      Great! Glad it was helpful. I'm planning a follow-up with a simple 'how to add directional lights' guide - slightly more straightforward than my full DIY Class 33 headcodes video (ua-cam.com/video/9SdaQ_uuG4E/v-deo.htmlsi=hTD_KtrM639fClyg).

  • @franzbrunner499
    @franzbrunner499 7 днів тому

    it looks kind of easy, and therefore i'm sure its difficult and needs lots of finemechanical skills (which i don't have) well done, looks perfect at 7:26 you bring the 2 halves together and i noticed half#1 has a dowel with the nose and a dowel with the "hole" -obviously half#2 has the same dowels at opposite position -is there a specific reason for that? could be one half with 2 "nose" dowels, the other half with 2 "hole" dowels, right? thank you

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 7 днів тому

      Yes, you can fit both dowel pairs the same way round, it doesn’t really make any difference. Just make sure you don’t get one pair nose to nose. In terms of skill, as mostly things like the rail aligners are fitted in the ‘assembled’ state, the fit isn’t left to chance, and you’ll know they line up when the sections are re-assembled.

  • @mrab4222
    @mrab4222 8 днів тому

    For wire stripping I recommend automatic wire strippers. Much nicer than those where it's up to you to pick the correct slot!

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 7 днів тому

      I’ll have to look out for some of those. Once set up, mine are pretty good, but anything that makes it easier is worth a try.

  • @JM-gh5sp
    @JM-gh5sp 8 днів тому

    Super cool 😎🚂🚂

  • @ellisredjohnstrains2371
    @ellisredjohnstrains2371 9 днів тому

    Nowt wrong with Lima loco's. I have several that I have converted to 8-pin DCC and also added additional pick-ups and they run just as well as the more recent expensive offerings. Another advantage with older models is that you can add as much detail as you want.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 9 днів тому

      Absolutely! The old Airfix, Mainline and even some of the Hornby/Tri-ang ones also make for great projects.

  • @StBlazeyModelWorld
    @StBlazeyModelWorld 9 днів тому

    Fabulous video. Clear, concise and really helpful to anyone doing that job for the first few times :)

  • @fellowmemer5693
    @fellowmemer5693 10 днів тому

    Bro who's even disliking this video? It's incredibly well made. I am impressed!

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 10 днів тому

      Really appreciate that. Glad you found it useful.

    • @fellowmemer5693
      @fellowmemer5693 10 днів тому

      @@paterpracticus I was able to repair the joycon with your tutorial! Minor thing, when I attach it to the switch, the switch doesn't detect it. I am able to connect wirelessly. I am not as good as you at DIYing but I thought I did a fine job at it

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 9 днів тому

      Is the joy con charging? If not, check that the other cable (6:31) is plugged in properly. That might be also why it isn’t being detected.

    • @fellowmemer5693
      @fellowmemer5693 9 днів тому

      @@paterpracticusthat was the problem, wow you’re good. One of my screws is stripped so I’m going to wait for one of my mates to come take that one screw down so I can fix the process. You don’t happen to also know where to buy replacement screws? Thanks for all the help mate!

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 9 днів тому

      Great! Glad it helped. Not sure where to get the screws, but should be ok with just 3.

  • @Filip-qc4ox
    @Filip-qc4ox 11 днів тому

    Did you disconnect the battery or is it fine staying connected whilst doing the repair?

  • @xxwolfxxza
    @xxwolfxxza 13 днів тому

    Is the printer different for this? Is it possible with a normal printer?

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 12 днів тому

      No special printer required - just a completely normal inkjet or laser printer.

  • @RoccosStuff
    @RoccosStuff 15 днів тому

    Very clever, well done!

  • @audioreviews7517
    @audioreviews7517 15 днів тому

    thanks for the information I'm about to get my first 3d printer and I was wondering if something like this wold be useful.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 15 днів тому

      Not something you’ll need straight away, but worth considering - particularly with less expensive printers - where coaxing a little bit of extra performance really helps.

  • @prudencioplata181
    @prudencioplata181 18 днів тому

    what can i do? i want to print white letters

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 18 днів тому

      Rewatch the end of the video and you’ll see you can print a similar colour to the background around your white lettering, which will mostly blend in. Not perfect, but you can get a pretty good match.

  • @lindawilson989
    @lindawilson989 19 днів тому

    oh my god I never knew...we got someone to clean them when he cleaned the roof

  • @osmanpasha_diy
    @osmanpasha_diy 20 днів тому

    Didn't see any difference after 2nd phase...

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 20 днів тому

      The second overlay sorts out the edges of the decal, from my roughly cut circle to an accurate edge. The centre part stays much the same - which is what we want.

  • @Criselyon
    @Criselyon 21 день тому

    This is so well explained and clear, thank you so much! I managed to fix both my controllerd easily!

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 21 день тому

      Excellent. It is really important to me that my films are clear and comprehensive, so I'm really pleased you found it helpful.

  • @HonthaVinber
    @HonthaVinber 26 днів тому

    The idea is great - maybe the babysitting could be eliminated even on longer prints if it was atached to the x axis gantry? that way it would rise up along with the extruder

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 25 днів тому

      I had thought of that, but there didn’t seem to be any point at which to easily attach it. I was also concerned that adding anything to the moving parts might upset the mech. So the side frame seemed safest. Even then, it only really needs to be moved up during the tallest of prints.

    • @HonthaVinber
      @HonthaVinber 25 днів тому

      @@paterpracticus Fair points. Best I can think of is copying what they did with the drag chain I used on my printer, which can be attached via the m3 screws on the bottom of the extruder motor. here's the drag chain i'm talking about: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5205630

  • @AmirKhan-qx2lr
    @AmirKhan-qx2lr 28 днів тому

    😅 3:19 " sideways on i get better access for dropping in my nuts"

  • @aronjaeger
    @aronjaeger 28 днів тому

    deez nuts

  • @locorocohui
    @locorocohui 29 днів тому

    my man consider doing a pressure advance calibration on your printer. you have slight signs of it in your prints! nice vid

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 28 днів тому

      Not sure what that is, but I’ll definitely find out. Thanks for the tip.

  • @buildtestbuild
    @buildtestbuild 29 днів тому

    Cool project! FYI, most slicers can add "pause" gcode commands at specific layers. I've done it with prusa slicer and on a Creality CR10. I know the printer firmware has to support the command as well, and I don't know if the firmware on the Ender shown supports it or not, but you can change the firmware on an Ender if it comes to that. If you put the pause command in the slicer or even in the gcode file yourself, when the printer gets to that point it will pause without you having to watch it like a hawk. This makes it so much more convenient to embed magnets, nuts, or other things inside a print. Another thing you can do instead of the "pause" is to insert a color change (I believe that's M600) which is intended for you to swap the filament while the printer is paused. Of course there is no need to swap the filament and you could just embed your object and tell it to resume. I didn't hear you make mention of it, so I wanted to make you aware of it in case it helped you out in your project!

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 29 днів тому

      I had read up about that, but wasn’t sure if the Ender (being kinda basic) would be able to do it. Actually, the manual pause worked pretty well and with a 2 layer window, accuracy wasn’t a big deal.

    • @SoloGamingZA
      @SoloGamingZA 29 днів тому

      @@paterpracticus Yes the Ender 3/3pro do support pause at layer height within Slicers, I have done it about 5 years ago when I used Cura (Always hated that slicer never had any good prints from day one on multiple printers. Prusa Slicer is a way better Slicer than Cura with better and more advanced features and print for print back to back prinyts between same model with same settings on Cura with no changes to the printer the ones on Prusa slicer always comes out better.) With the Prusa modifiers you can select areas in a print you want to print with different infill % and patterns and even different types of material like PLA and TPU and even print at different speeds at certain areas or even printing multiple objects on the plate each with its own infill and speed or nozzle temp settings and save it all in one GCODE. That is how I make phone cases out of PLA and TPU in one print in one gcode without needing to sit and time everything as the printer will let me know when the next step is available.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 28 днів тому

      That is all really helpful. I must delve more deeply!

  • @ket7926
    @ket7926 29 днів тому

    There is no point in using 100% infill ever (maybe if you really want the weight) To make the parts stronger you can do more perimeters and do 50% or less infill The weakest point will always be the layer lines adhesion. With 100% infill you're just extending the prunting time by a lot and wasting filament

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 29 днів тому

      In my case, the walls are only a few mm thick, so not much wasted with 100% infill. But, still experimenting on other jobs. 40% seems to be a sweet spot.

  • @KevinMullett
    @KevinMullett 29 днів тому

    Nice straightforward explanation. You came up in suggestions. Here's a well earned comment. 👍

  • @CuttinInIdaho
    @CuttinInIdaho 29 днів тому

    you can also bury magnets and thin strips of steel and totally cover them. Making a case that has an inner lip, and magnets around the perimeter would make a clean, fastener-less design.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 29 днів тому

      Great idea. But guessing they can’t be too deeply embedded in the print to stay working.

    • @CuttinInIdaho
      @CuttinInIdaho 29 днів тому

      @@paterpracticus exactly right

  • @Projectt808
    @Projectt808 Місяць тому

    What’s your printer?

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      My inkjet printer is a Canon ip7250. It’s quite old now, but still going strong.

    • @Projectt808
      @Projectt808 Місяць тому

      @@paterpracticus is it inkjet or laser? And also is it only black and white? Thanks for reply bro

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      That one is a colour inkjet printer, but my logo is only black and white, so I could have used a single colour printer.

  • @billbowman8747
    @billbowman8747 Місяць тому

    Very interesting approach! Question…Maybe I'm missing something here, but why not just lay down a plain white circle, then place the color art done on the clear backing on top of it? This way you would avoid the finicky registration work or your design.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      Yes, that would have been enough in my example, but I really wanted to demonstrate the technique for more complex designs too.

  • @caseyvillemodelrailroad3877
    @caseyvillemodelrailroad3877 Місяць тому

    Great vidio, love that info.Thanks for the morning coffee...

  • @sapuseven
    @sapuseven Місяць тому

    seems a bit overkill to use a RPi for a project like that :) But make use of what you have I guess

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      Agree, a full Raspberry Pi (even a Zero) would be overkill, but the Pico is perfect - and less than £10. It also doesn’t actually need to be the W, so could be even cheaper!

  • @theeddytor3490
    @theeddytor3490 Місяць тому

    great project bro but i just have a sticker to my laptop with big letter that say. "do not disturb me if you are near and able to read this text" yellow border straps like crime scene and red font color. it works for me.

  • @TheHDreality
    @TheHDreality Місяць тому

    Awesome Project! I've thought about making a very similar system before but I was hoping to make something that automatically detects whether I'm on a call and whether my camera and microphone were muted or not. I never finished it because I got stuck on how protective most operating systems are of their cameras and microphones (in retrospect this should've been obvious 😂) and the lack of root access to my work Mac laptop to work around it. I love your solution of just having different buttons for multiple different statuses. I might try and build a version of it that doesn't use 3D printing because I just have a chassis and not a working printer at the moment. Also, am I right in thinking that there's technically nothing here I couldn't do with an Arduino? I have some laying around I think should be able to handle this 🤔 My version was intended to hang outside the door to my office to stop people unwittingly walking into the cameras view rather than sit on my laptop itself, I'm thinking I could do it with something like a key fob or even just an IR remote if I can get the sensor on the same side of the door, you've really inspired me to go back and make my ideas less over complicated 😄

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      I had wondered about dynamic triggering, but manual control is actually best anyway. Especially if you are on a call, but are in fact ok to be interrupted. Absolutely certain it would work on the Arduino, but the MicroPython code would probably need to be adjusted.

    • @TheHDreality
      @TheHDreality Місяць тому

      @@paterpracticus I think I'll make it my next Arduino project then! I have a Raspberry Pi I've had forever but I tend to avoid using it despite it sometimes being clearly the best thing for the job 😅 I recently made myself a project that helps me live with ADHD (It's a big red button that continually nags you to finish your morning routine when working from home by flashing until you press it at the same time every morning (the satisfaction of the big kerchunk of the button is important too)). It's actually working really well but every time I think of an update for it that could make it more useful or fun or satisfying (or even just reset the time after losing power for too long), I realise how much I've limited myself by using an Arduino and not something more capable. I'm a software engineer so adjusting the micropython's no problem, I'll likely just rewrite it for Arduino C++ anyway.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      I don't know much about the Arduino, but feel sure it is at least as capable as the Pico - which took me a while to figure out, but now seems to fit the bill for any jobs I have like this.

  • @gagz9k
    @gagz9k Місяць тому

    I was JUST starting the research to make my own. I was thinking on just the lights, and I will be pairing it with a 3D printed waifu I call "Pomodoro-chan" (part of another WFH project of mine) but the screen addition is cool! Incredible timing too.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      Excellent. I too started with just the RGB LED idea, but I think adding the screen helps leave nothing to chance.

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 Місяць тому

    Your instructions and shots are exemplary! This is exactly what I needed. Thank you! Liked and subscribed.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      Excellent, so glad it was helpful. Hopefully also adaptable to other locos.

  • @TexJester-no8th
    @TexJester-no8th Місяць тому

    I do 1/24 and 1/25 model cars and trucks. I haven't been brave enough to try printing my own decals, but I've found the Tamiya clear gloss acrylic brushes on nicely (I don't have an airbrush, nor is my home suitable for one - if I spray something, I use "rattle cans" on a large cardboard out on the porch) and most decals accept this nicely - then I can start wet sanding and buffing to bring out a mirror shine and not damage the decals. Beware of enamels or lacquers - they cure too hot for the decals and damage them. And beware "rattle can" clear - they're normally enamel. I use needle-fine tweezers to handle the decal; be careful that you don't put too much pressure on it, and handle by the edge. MicroSol helps enormously, but use it carefully - I've found that if I put a large drop on a decal (say, a dashboard gauge) and leave it until it dries, it can all but dissolve the decal! Use enough to let it set in the surface detail (if not smooth), the dry it before the decal becomes too soft and starts to melt.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      Excellent decal advice! I do my airbrushing on our kitchen table, very well protected with newspaper and only use acrylics inside. Anything else I will try to do in the back yard (weather permitting). Perhaps one day you will try and print your own. Start small - even if it does mean wasting some decal paper.

  • @andrewferguson5401
    @andrewferguson5401 Місяць тому

    Thanks for this, just changed mine successfully following your video.

  • @amcmanus7426
    @amcmanus7426 Місяць тому

    When I flip my GGL MK06’s, I get about half way and get scared the entire window is going to drop out of its hinge. Am I being ridiculous, there’s no way the window can come out and drop on me is there?

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      Not going to happen. But, I do understand the nervousness.

  • @legohistory
    @legohistory Місяць тому

    very nice

  • @andrewdarley8988
    @andrewdarley8988 Місяць тому

    If you replace the sometimes loose fitting pins in the hinges with snug fitting brass rod inserts (and bend an inch or two at right-angle to form a handle) you dont need the dowels as the hinges will lock the alignment in 3 dimensions. I personally use 3 inch brass hinges mounted vertically on the sides of the boards and it works well with no visual intrusion on the top of the board

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      Good tip. I couldn't mount my hinges vertically as my baseboard just sits on the tabletop (or around the Christmas tree) when assembled, so the dowels are really useful in my case.

  • @martinxp2535
    @martinxp2535 Місяць тому

    Awsome!

  • @Vvvvkkkk-cp2ki
    @Vvvvkkkk-cp2ki Місяць тому

    Thank you so much!!!! I fixed mine but it takes time! you are too good

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      Great! Glad it worked. It was the second time I'd done it, so I was able to be a bit quicker than the first - and confident enough to film it at the same time.

  • @FixTechStuff
    @FixTechStuff Місяць тому

    I like your style. The lego move was genius, I would not have. thought of it.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus Місяць тому

      Thank you. The Lego wheel is perfect - smooth running and easy to fit. I really can now confidently leave the Ender running for longer prints without always checking up - even with the standard extruder.

  • @mohammedj5835
    @mohammedj5835 2 місяці тому

    Super useful!

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 2 місяці тому

      Thanks. If you enjoyed that, you may want to check this out: ua-cam.com/video/nNOTgvWWnAk/v-deo.htmlsi=oJus3JOy-pZpxfkw - takes it to the next level with white backgrounds for dark surfaces.

  • @Eyrrll
    @Eyrrll 2 місяці тому

    Just a note that Laser Jet printers will generally hold their color better in the long term. Ink Jets colors will fade quicker… particularly so under fluorescent lights.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 2 місяці тому

      It is important to use better quality pigment inks, rather than dyes, for non-fade inkjet prints.

  • @charlieharris5254
    @charlieharris5254 2 місяці тому

    Do you have web address?

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 2 місяці тому

      I have a very basic website: paterpracticus.com/ - eventually I plan to add more support for more videos, but it is a start.

  • @charlieharris5254
    @charlieharris5254 2 місяці тому

    When you plug in the cable from master if the decoder is other than #3 will it show the one on the decoder, say 6 etc. That is without using the keypad on master.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 2 місяці тому

      Yes. The decoder behaves exactly the same as if it were in a loco.

  • @thisguyyouhate
    @thisguyyouhate 2 місяці тому

    Been looking for a simple and easy guide to making my own decals for my miniatures, this is perfect. Simple and well explained without having to sit through a long video. Thank you!

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 2 місяці тому

      Glad you found it useful. You may also like my follow-up with a method for making decals with white backgrounds for darker surfaces: ua-cam.com/video/nNOTgvWWnAk/v-deo.htmlsi=TEpnGNZPWzqdFrV3

  • @frankward8336
    @frankward8336 2 місяці тому

    Cutting a circle by hand. Good luck with that !😊

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 2 місяці тому

      It doesn't have to be perfect. It gets covered up by the transparent decal over the top.

  • @PetterAstrom
    @PetterAstrom 2 місяці тому

    Thumbs up for the delightful attitude!

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 2 місяці тому

      Always delighted when something works out.

  • @TryptychUK
    @TryptychUK 2 місяці тому

    Decals have recently become the bane of my life. Printing black onto clear is a fairly painless exercise, as are inkjet colours on a light background. But anything else becomes fraught with issues. The problem is white. Not only printing white itself, but also using it to act as a background for other colours when used against a dark backgrounds. It is possible to obtain white inks for inkjets, but they can be problematic. OKI produce an CMYK+W laser printer, but they start around £3,000, so out of most mere mortal's pockets. There is a product called "Ghost" for colour lasers which comes as a toner cartridge, so one prints the white onto a clear transfer film, and then feeding the same sheet through a second time to add the colour. Right now, this seems to be the most cost-effective solution, but is still not cheap for the average modeller.

    • @paterpracticus
      @paterpracticus 2 місяці тому

      Try this: ua-cam.com/video/nNOTgvWWnAk/v-deo.htmlsi=7_cdmedLWbn9owET It’s a bit tricky, but it does work.