How to make a Control Panel for Kato Electric Turnout Switches with LED Indicator Lights

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024

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  • @pdrrengineer1404
    @pdrrengineer1404 2 роки тому +1

    The new engine house is a great upgrade to the layout Armando. I enjoyed the demo on how you expanded the control panel. Its neat appearance is a testament to your attention to detail. Thanks for sharing this with us.

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому +1

      I appreciate the comments Art. I really wanted to have at least one of those Pike Stuff industrial buildings in the layout and was lucky to have had that small space in the panel just the right size for another switch. Have a great weekend Art!

  • @yareckJJ7978
    @yareckJJ7978 2 роки тому

    Nice touch with the control panel. Looks pretty well, Armando. cheers Armando.

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому

      Hey thank you so much Yareck, have a great weekend!

  • @alexmorgan2296
    @alexmorgan2296 2 роки тому

    Thank you for explaining this so clearly - really helpful. Might even have a go myself!

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much for watching as well, Alex. Really glad you found the video helpful. Take care.

  • @davestrains6816
    @davestrains6816 2 роки тому

    Awesome build Armando. Great tutorial on the build. Looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Dave

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much Dave, glad you liked it. Have a great weekened.

  • @bernhardblechinger6601
    @bernhardblechinger6601 2 роки тому

    You did very well, Armando. Thanks for sharing. Kind regards to you, Bernhard 🤠👍

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Bernhard, really appreciate it. Take care.

  • @LRSX
    @LRSX 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this Armando! I plan to revisit this when I do my switch wiring, love how nice yours turned out, agree the plexiglass is very nice. Take care!

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much Ian! Hope the video can help you when the time comes. Take care as well!

  • @FBMRR
    @FBMRR 2 роки тому

    Nice engine house and awesome panel. Thanks fir the demo.

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Rick, have a great weekend!

  • @jkar301
    @jkar301 2 роки тому

    Great job on your controll panel nice layout

  • @DruSteel69
    @DruSteel69 2 роки тому

    Wow. Awesome job, Armando. Very impressive. I’m stuck on Bachmann EZ controller. lol. Thanks for sharing.

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Drew! Hey whatever works for your layout and gives you enjoyment, it's good 👍 Have a great weekend!

    • @DruSteel69
      @DruSteel69 2 роки тому +1

      @@abcando1 - same to you, bro

  • @arianecando
    @arianecando 2 роки тому

    Very clean and cool shots! 🤠👍

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much Yani! 😊😘

  • @IdaFjellstad
    @IdaFjellstad 2 роки тому

    Nice engine house with control panel, great work. Loved it😊

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, really glad that you liked it. 👍

  • @vannrollins9464
    @vannrollins9464 2 роки тому

    Really nice video and great explanations

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @istvan-spur-n
    @istvan-spur-n Рік тому +1

    Wow. Wow. Great Video. Thank you

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @samakin4896
    @samakin4896 11 місяців тому

    This was very helpful, thank you!

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful!

  • @Longshadowsmodeltrees
    @Longshadowsmodeltrees 2 роки тому

    It looks great, nice job. Bob

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much Bob, have a great weekend!

  • @BjornFjellstad
    @BjornFjellstad 2 роки тому +1

    I'm very impressed by how you made your control panel. The cabling is very well organized and makes everything so easy to see what is connected to what. Thank you for sharing and from today, I'm officially supporting your channel.👍🙂

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much and I really appreciate the great comments on the control panel wiring. Your channel is full of great videos and have subscribed to it as well. Take care 👍

  • @Martin.
    @Martin. 2 роки тому +1

    Great work man👍👍👍

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching Martin! Have a great weekend!

    • @Martin.
      @Martin. 2 роки тому

      @@abcando1 thx, u2

  • @LeonKolenda
    @LeonKolenda Рік тому +2

    There has to be a way to have one button or one toggle switch that momentarily provides power and moves the point with a corresponding LED ? Maybe some kind of relay?

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  Рік тому

      There’s none that I’m aware of.

  • @GXTOLX
    @GXTOLX Рік тому

    Very nice video

  • @why-be-normal7014
    @why-be-normal7014 2 роки тому +2

    I like the setup but don’t like that when u push the button the whole board goes out I personally would put push buttons at each switch so it’s only switching individual switches

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому +1

      The push button actually just switches whatever toggle switch or switches had been flipped prior to pressing the button, so no need for individual buttons.

  • @TedScharf-g5e
    @TedScharf-g5e 10 місяців тому +1

    Where does one purchase the LED lights and resistors that you use? Thanks

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  10 місяців тому

      Amazon sells those

  • @cbirailroad
    @cbirailroad 2 роки тому

    Nice. Do you have a schematic diagram and a detailed parts list so I can recreate this on my n-scale Kato layout? For example, when you described the switch you used, all I heard on your video was triple pole. Thanks.

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and sorry but I didn't use and don't have a wiring schematic diagram, that's why I was kind of repetitive on explaining the wiring connections on the video. I listed the parts that I used below to help you more though:
      Triple Pole Double Throw (3PDT) toggle switch with 2 positions (On/On)
      18 gauge solid wires
      3mm LED bulbs
      3mm LED bezel
      14V 1500 mA power supply adapter
      Power plug connector adapter

  • @Fer-mu3yq
    @Fer-mu3yq 6 місяців тому

    Good job! Could you send me the wiring diagram? Thank!

  • @jkar301
    @jkar301 2 роки тому +1

    Hi I'm using DPDT mometaty swiches how would you wire so I could use led bulbs thanks

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  2 роки тому

      I've read in some model train forums before about using momentary switches with indicator lights for Kato electric turnout. They add a capacitor in the circuit to make it work but I have not really tried it. Google Ray Stillwell BCD circuit and you should be able to find some discussions about it.

    • @jkar301
      @jkar301 2 роки тому +1

      @@abcando1 thanks for the quick reply

  • @derailroad
    @derailroad Рік тому

    thanks mate

  • @gbisone1
    @gbisone1 Рік тому

    Hi Armando, would it be possible to have the wiring schematics on how you connect the Momentary Push button to the turnouts? Many thanks

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  Рік тому

      Sorry, I don’t have a wiring schematic for it.

    • @gbisone1
      @gbisone1 Рік тому

      @@abcando1 I have one question: are all the turnouts connected to the single momentary push button? Many thanks

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  Рік тому

      Yes, they all are connected to it.

  • @Snownitro
    @Snownitro Рік тому

    How can you use DPDT switches with kato turnouts without burning their coils? I would like to do something similar having some leds in the path the turnout is pointing but I find several design with latching relays

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  Рік тому +1

      Here's a video I've seen before using DPDT switches:
      ua-cam.com/video/SKFaFLE0T1w/v-deo.html

    • @Snownitro
      @Snownitro Рік тому

      @@abcando1 Thanks, I already saw that. After viewing your video twice I found that you use 9 poles switches. Do you have a schematic or a photo so I can replicate it? I like the idea of having leds marking the turnout direction. It is very useful.

    • @abcando1
      @abcando1  Рік тому

      Sorry I don't have one available. I was hoping the video was able to explain the procedures.