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Technical Notes
Technical Notes give detailed advice on particular aspects of the use of electronic systems and components by model engineers. Additional notes will be added to the library from time to time.
Number
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File
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Title
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TN1
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tn1.pdf
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Using LED Indicators
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TN2
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tn2.pdf
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Design for Reliable Radio Control
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TN3
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tn3.pdf
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Using Magnet Operated Reed Switches
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TN4
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tn4.pdf
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UltraRad Radio Control System
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TN5
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tn5.pdf
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Using a Dallee Diesel Sound Unit with the UltraRad Controller Model URC2
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TN6
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tn6.pdf
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UltraRad Controller Model URC3 - Servo Calibration Procedure
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TN7
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tn7.pdf
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AutoShuttle - Manual Control Option
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TN8
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tn8.pdf
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UltraRad Transmitter Lock Procedures
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TN10
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tn10.pdf
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UltraRad Controller Model URC4 - Servo Calibration Procedure
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TN11
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tn11.pdf
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Designing Crossing Gate Controllers Using ServoSwitches Models SCS1 & SCS2
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TN12
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tn12.pdf
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Motor Problems on UltraRad Systems
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TN15
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tn15.pdf
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Bespoke Radio MultiSwitches
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TN16
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tn16.pdf
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How to Convert a Standard RC Servo to a Bi-directional RC Controlled Low Speed Motor Gearbox
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TN17
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tn17.pdf
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How to Convert a Standard RC Servo to a Working Model Boat Radar Aerial Rotator
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TN18
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tn18.pdf
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How to Control Multiple Individual Servo Functions from a Single RC Channel
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TN19
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tn19.pdf
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GigaRad Radio Control System
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TN20
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tn20.pdf
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DC Motor Performance
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TN20C
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tn20c.xls
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Motor Performance Calculator Spreadsheet
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TN21
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tn21.pdf
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GigaRad Radio Points System
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TN22
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tn22.pdf
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Coreless Motors
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User Manuals
This section includes copies of the User Manuals supplied with all Timpdon Electronics products.
UltraRad Radio Control System
Model
|
File
|
Equipment
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UTX1
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utx1.pdf
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Radio Transmitter
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UTX2
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utx2.pdf
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Radio Transmitter
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UTX3
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utx3.pdf
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Multi-Channel Radio Transmitter
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UTX5
|
utx5.pdf
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Radio Transmitter
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UTR1
|
utr1.pdf
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Radio Repeater
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URX1
|
urx1.pdf
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Radio Receiver
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URC1
|
urc1.pdf
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Controller
For battery electric locos
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URC2
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urc2.pdf
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Controller
For battery electric locos
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URC3
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urc3.pdf
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Controller
For live steam locos with separate regulator and reverse servos
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URC4
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urc4.pdf
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Controller
For live steam locos with single combined regulator / reverse servo
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URC5
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urc5.pdf
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Controller
For battery electric locos with external third party ESC.
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URC7
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urc7.pdf
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Servo Controller
For control of points, signals, barriers and level crossings.
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URC8
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urc8.pdf
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Controller
For Accucraft live steam locos with separate regulator and reverse servos
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URC9
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urc9.pdf
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Controller
For battery electric locos with automatic directional lighting.
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URC10
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urc10.pdf
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Controller
For Tolhurst live steam locos.
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URC11
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urc11.pdf
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Controller
For higher voltage battery electric locos with automatic directional lighting.
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URC12
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urc12.pdf
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Receiver/Controller
Combined receiver and controller, with small footprint, for batery electric locos.
Shunt and full speed ranges, plus single lighting output.
|
GigaRad Radio Control System
GigaRad Radio Points System
Standard Radio Control
Model
|
File
|
Equipment
|
GSC4
|
gsc4.pdf
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High Frequency Speed Controller
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RSW11
|
rsw11.pdf
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RadioSwitch
Single Pole Switch
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RSW12
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rsw12.pdf
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RadioSwitch
Changeover Switch, with centre off position
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Timpdon Marine
Model
|
File
|
Equipment
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MRCS5
|
mrcs5.pdf
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Club 500 Motor Controller
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MSSC1
|
mssc1.pdf
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Servo Scaler
For RC channels without centre neutral joystick
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MSSC2
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mssc2.pdf
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Servo Scaler
For RC channels with centre neutral joystick
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MRSS1
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mrss1.pdf
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Radio ServoSwitch
For any analogue or digital RC channel
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MRSS2
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mrss2.pdf
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Radio ServoSwitch
For analogue RC channels with spring loaded centre neutral joystick
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MRSS3
|
mrss3.pdf
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Radio ServoSwitch
For slow slew RC digital channels
|
MRSS4
|
mrss4.pdf
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Radio ServoSwitch
With Limit Switch Input
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MRMS1
|
mrms1.pdf
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Radio MultiSwitch
Individual Switch Selection - Latched
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MRMS2
|
mrms2.pdf
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Radio MultiSwitch
Individual Switch Selection - Momentary
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MRMS3
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mrms3.pdf
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Radio MultiSwitch
Sequential Switch Selection - Cumulative
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MRMS4
|
mrms4.pdf
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Radio MultiSwitch
Sequential Switch Selection - Single
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Manual Motor Speed Controllers
Model
|
File
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Equipment
|
SH3
|
sh3.pdf
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AutoShuttle
Automatic shuttle train controller
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SH4
|
sh4.pdf
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AutoShuttle
Automatic shuttle train controller, with directional lighting
|
SC1
|
sc1.pdf
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SpeedCon
PWM Speed Controller.
1A continuous load current.
Requires external reverser.
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SC2
|
sc2.pdf
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SpeedCon+
PWM Speed Controller.
2.5A continuous load current.
Requires external reverser.
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Servo Controllers
Model
|
File
|
Equipment
|
SCS1
|
scs1.pdf
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ServoSwitch
Switch Controlled Servo.
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SCS2
|
scs2.pdf
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ServoSwitch
Switch Controlled Servo, with Sense Output.
|
SCS3
|
scs3.pdf
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ServoSwitch
Switch Controlled Servo, three position.
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SCS4
|
scs4.pdf
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ServoSwitch
Switch Controlled Servo, pulsed toggle operation.
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