Hey, do you need the frog juicer if you have connected the PL 1005 twistlock twin microswitch? Shouldn't the 1005 take care of switching the polarity in the frog?
Yes, you can use the PL1005 to switch the polarity of the frog. Another use of the PL1005 is to provide feedback to your control system to know "for sure" which way the turnout is thrown. If you want to use the PL1005 for both functions, you're in luck because the PL1005 has 2 separate sets of contacts. You would use one to switch the polarity and one to provide feedback.
Instead of cork I use homasote. Specifically I cut my roadbed into the desired profile and cut kerfs in the side to allow for bending. I have a video on my channel showing how I made it. I’ve since learned there’s a company that sells this product; it’s referenced in my video as well. I much prefer homasote to cork for many reasons but it is more expensive.
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Hey, do you need the frog juicer if you have connected the PL 1005 twistlock twin microswitch? Shouldn't the 1005 take care of switching the polarity in the frog?
Yes, you can use the PL1005 to switch the polarity of the frog. Another use of the PL1005 is to provide feedback to your control system to know "for sure" which way the turnout is thrown. If you want to use the PL1005 for both functions, you're in luck because the PL1005 has 2 separate sets of contacts. You would use one to switch the polarity and one to provide feedback.
@@BobWesneski thank you for responding to my questions!
What are you using for the underlay for the track?
Instead of cork I use homasote. Specifically I cut my roadbed into the desired profile and cut kerfs in the side to allow for bending. I have a video on my channel showing how I made it. I’ve since learned there’s a company that sells this product; it’s referenced in my video as well. I much prefer homasote to cork for many reasons but it is more expensive.