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RE: Module Information Please
Ed,
Although I have almost got all the technical specs nailed, it would be
nice to have an electronic copy of the module spec if you have it in that
form.
I have
quite a lot of wire so I'd better look around before I put in an order. We
have been having a lot of fun with this module. We will probably take on
another next year for Hugh's contribution, but I won't make the mistake of
crowding that holidays so much again.
I have
another idea to offer, which I had seen on some other club's layout. I
got a dozen plastic open wire telephone polse. I saw one club's
layout where these were installed at the velcro edge of the modules. Even
if you don't string them with 'wire' they tend to form a bit of a fence for the
public.
Hugh
and I are coming to the Fun Run on Saturday. Hope to see you
then.
Regards,
Mike
Mike, as long as it isn't aquarium gravel I think it will be ok.
I do have all the colors of wire available in 18-gauge stranded
spools. I think I paid between 7-10 cents per foot for the 100 foot
spools. I can get you whatever you need for $5 for the whole
module. There are 10 wires total and you need some short connector
pieces. I also have some of the jones plug connectors if you need
replacements. There may be more in the trailer.
I can print you a copy of the module specs if you like.
Ed
Pauwels Mike-rycl90
<Mike.Pauwels@motorola.com> wrote:
Ira,
I
was experimenting with depleted uranium since it is denser than lead.
;o)
Seriously, I have an 8 ounce bag of ballast and I do not expect
to use it all. I have selected a light brown indoor/outdoor carpeting
material which will allow me to minimize the actual ballast used. I will
weigh the left over and let you know how much I
installed.
Regards,
Mike
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From: ttat-members-owner@aoot.com
[mailto:ttat-members-owner@aoot.com]On
Behalf Of Ira Schneider
Sent:
Thursday, December 04, 2003 5:05 PM
To: ttat-members@aoot.com
Subject:
Re: Module Information Please
Mike,
Here are some answers
to your questions:
1. The TTAT Draft Module Specification specifies
the wire is 18 AWG (see page 17 - Materials List).
2. We strongly
suggest using stranded wire, since it is more flexib! le and will work
better at the connectors.
3. The TTAT Draft Module Specification
specifies that each piece of wire is to be 70" long. This
allows for
approximately 6" at each end for the pigtail.
4. The wires are to be
individual lengths of 18 AWG stranded wire, not bundled cables. We keep
the
wires separate so they are easier to see, easier to connect to in the
middle, and easy to spot
problems. When I constructed my module I encased
the individual wires in spiral wrap for neatness,
which was totally
unneccesary. Ed Weltens had spools of wire of all appropriate colors. If he
still has
some of this wire, I am sure he will be happy to sell you the
wire you need at cost.
When you experiment with ballast remember that
ballast adds weight to the module.
Good
luck.
Ira
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