HM7000 compatible Power-Banks from
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- We compare the HM7000 compatible power banks from @HornbyModelRailways & @dccconceptsyoutube6446 and fit them in the TT120 Class 43 HST
www.dccconcepts.com/product/a...
Some of the Hornby products shown in this video can be purchased here;
R7377 HM7070 - Power Bank prf.hn/l/NJDnvpM
TT3021M Class 43 HST125 prf.hn/l/G9aopg9
TT3022M Class 43 Inter City prf.hn/l/jXnYb0O
TT3022M Class 43 GWR prf.hn/l/mVRJBPd
TT1004M Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Set prf.hn/l/8jyvXRp
TT1004TSM Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Set prf.hn/l/mVRGVGv
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Great useful content once again! Keep it coming Chris! Very much appreciated!
Cheers Taff
Useful video as ever. Great to get the dimensions accurately given too. Always weird that manufacturers themselves don’t always give exact figures. Thanks again.
Cheers Greg
Power to you Chris.
😂😂
So far my HSTs work really well without stay alives as does my A1 when it comes out on a special. My 08 however... Hence my permanently coupled brake van with a stay alive in it. Eventually I'll add them to the HSTs just for peace of mind at some point probably.
I think some people have fitted a stay alive into the cab of the 08… might be worth a go
Isn't it just Sod's law that you go to all this effort to source a solution to the 'too big' power bank issue and then Martyn and Carl mention in another video that they're working on a smaller power bank at Hornby. On a plus side, competition is good and that thinner profile has its benefits as you showed on that A3(?). On that subject, the coal load you did looked so realistic it should be a video in its own right. Anyway, the current offerings from either Hornby or DCConcepts don't appear to be a solution for the smaller locos but at least we now know why they only decided to initially produce the one size.
Yup, I’d just upload the video then watched Peter’s video, only to find out about the plans for a smaller bank!🤣🤣
Sods law, I meantion "Peachy will love this" and you upload a power bank video befor the info gets to you.
@@LetsMakeTracks2023 no problem really, this video was always just about a comparison between the two current models
Great video. If you're feeling brave you can also solder other brand 2 wire stay alives direct to the decoder - the two tabs are marked on the pcb. But you do need a fine point on the soldering iron and a steady hand.
Hi Adrian, yes I thought of doing this, but a few people I’ve spoken to (who know considerably more about electronics than me) have already tried this, and found the HM7000 decoders won’t accept other brands pbs without something extra (I can’t remember specifically what that something was)
Hi Peachy! Do you mind if I send out a link to this video? We have some of the stay-alives back in stock (for now) - they'll sell through quickly, but we have more on the way :)
Absolutely, be my guest 👍 crack on! 😀
Just got an email from DCC Concepts. They’re back in stock. I used the DCC Concepts one for my A4 Falcon using your old video. Worked well. The thinner unit actually helped
And by the time I’ve answered they’ve sold out again!😀
@@PeachyTT120 Just received some more - but really struggling to keep them in stock - if you seem them, grab them! You'll also find them at a few dealers now - we hope to be able to spread them further. TMC, KMS and Rails should have them in stock now...
Hi Chris. Great video. If you're desperate and can't wait for Hornby to restock in November(!), DCCConcepts is a great alternative. Their three-pack brings the price of each down to £16.65. If you can wait until November, the Hornby product has the advantages of smaller size and greater stayalive duration (as you said). You pay ya money and takes ya choice.
Already bought 5 from DCC concepts and a hoard of Hornby’s when Hattons pulled the plug
Good comparison. Whilst I agree time to lose bluetooth connectivity is most important, IMO that should be with loco moving and sound on. I am much less worried about losing connection to something I am not operating. Hope we see a move towards smaller power banks. We don't really need 60 seconds worth of power reserve IMO.
I notice that Zimo do a small power bank with 2 or 3 capacitors (cf normal 6), but it is only advertised as working with their decoders. Still, I will be looking at Zimo solution when green 08 turns up & maybe J50.
I did want to try timing loaded locos but the found there were too many variables.
Hornby do have a smaller version in the pipeline apparently
Hi Chris, are you anxiously waiting for the arrival of the class 50? I keep checking daily but still nothing, surely can't be long now
Yup. About every 30 minutes…. 🤣
They do say a watched kettle doesn’t boil, but it does.. trust me. 😉
I see the 50's have come available 😁, but they are already on last few 😲, I suspect they had alot of pre orders, looking forward to your video reveiw of the 50.
Hi Peachy, good video as usual. I hope you don’t mind me asking a question as I am not sure what I am doing! Been a few years since I have done any model railways but I have started to purchase TT:120 stuff to give the scale a go. The loco’s I have/will be purchasing will be HM7000 enabled. However, at this time I have not started to build my railway or purchased any controllers as I am not sure what to get! I suppose I am asking, how do I power the track so I can use the mobile app for operation of the loco’s? What do I need to purchase sticking with Hornby products? I have already taken on board the use of Power Banks! If you cannot cover it here can you please think about doing a video about it or if already done point me in the right direction!
If you want to stick with Hornby, have a look at their 15v 4amp supply
uk.hornby.com/products/digital-15v-4-amp-transformer-p9300
@@PeachyTT120 Hi Peachy, sounds like you would like to recommend something else? I am all ears!
Thanks
Andy
@@andrewstewart-wright4131 this is what I use, imo it’s one of the best around…
Have a shop around though as it’s often discounted at retailers like the TMC or 2nd hand on eBay
www.dccconcepts.com/product/cobalt-alpha-power-5-amp-dc-dcc-power-supply/
Hi Peachy, two questions. What do you think that, from your experience with Stay Alives, is the minimum time of function that you could get away with to keep a loco going? And, if less than the average 60 seconds, would it be possible for a smaller SA with a shorter running time to offered that would fit more easily into a Jinty or 08? To me 60 seconds seems to be a bit overkill and I wonder if sacrificing some of the time in order to reduce size and gain extra 'Fit ability' is something that Hornby /DC Concepts have considered. Be interested to hear your thoughts on that.
As Peter @lets make tracks discovered in his latest video with Hornby, they’re working on a smaller one! I’ve no idea how small it needs to be, but I agree, 1min isn’t necessary
Thanks Peachy, will take a look at Peter's video 👍