Tomix DC feeder converter?

[FrictionShifter]

Hopefully a quick and easy question. Is there a DC converter to connect Tomix DC Feeders to standard power packs (such as Railpower, etc.)?

[David]

By "standard" and "Railpower" I assume you are talking about power packs with plain old screw jacks or clips on the front? In that case a pair of wire cutters/strippers will "convert" a Tomix power cord. You could also spring 50 cents for spade connectors to attach your newly exposed pair of wires instead of just wrapping them around the terminals bare.

[brill27mcb]

Or, for a purist, buy a Tomix 5813 Track Feeder Extension Cord

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10010013

 

and snip the end connector off of that, so your DC Track Feeder stays intact. In a way, that converts your power pack to the Tomix Neo cabling system.

 

Rich K.

[David]

Or, for a purist, buy a Tomix 5813 Track Feeder Extension Cord

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10010013

 

and snip the end connector off of that, so your DC Track Feeder stays intact. In a way, that converts your power pack to the Tomix Neo cabling system.

 

Rich K.

 

I used that to make my Tomix to Kato conversion cord. I later regretted it as I ended up with an insanely long (and tangled) cord, and with other Tomix purchases I ended up with a pile of extra track feeder cables (the track feeder cable alone is cheaper for some reason, and it comes with a lot of track packs: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10009865)

[CaptOblivious]

I snipped my feeder to wire into screw terminals. I later learned that standard 0.1" ptich male pin headers are a perfect fit, and that with a little soldering, making yer own eztension cable is nigh trivial. (0.1" pitch female headers are a perfect match for the other end if you want a cheap extension to a Tomix throttle, too)

[FrictionShifter]

Thanks for the responses. I was hoping not to snip, but will likely take the suggestion of buying an extension cord to snip instead of the DC feeder itself. I'm a total novice with electrical issues.

 

Happy New Year!