Tomix controllers!

[Suica]

Sanin controllers can be bought via Nanyō Bussan. These aren't on Mr. Satō's website, but he has them either in stock and/or sells them. You can send him an email via: harimao@r8.dion.ne.jp for inquiries about the controller.

Since I'm going, is it possible to find these in a store around Tokyo?

[NXCALE]

Sanin controllers can be bought via Nanyō Bussan. These aren't on Mr. Satō's website, but he has them either in stock and/or sells them. You can send him an email via: harimao@r8.dion.ne.jp for inquiries about the controller.

Thanks for the info.

 

Cheers,

[Kabutoni]

Since I'm going, is it possible to find these in a store around Tokyo?

Either in Popondetta or at the JAM.

[Kabutoni]

Sanin controllers can be bought via Nanyō Bussan. These aren't on Mr. Satō's website, but he has them either in stock and/or sells them. You can send him an email via: harimao@r8.dion.ne.jp for inquiries about the controller.

P.s. please mention "VVVF" or something related to the topic in the title of the email.

[NXCALE]

P.s. please mention "VVVF" or something related to the topic in the title of the email.

Thanks for the extra bit of info.

Edited September 5, 2016 by nxcale

[NXCALE]

Just an atypical testing video of the N-DU202-CL controller.

 

 

Cheers,

Edited December 18, 2016 by nxcale

[medusa]

Hm the Tomix cab-style controller. Since it's not that cheap it inspired me to build my own cab-style controller but in a pure analog manner.

 

Any analog driving purists other than me here? In the electronics subforum I found only DCC related posts. If there is interest I could described how I did it.

[splifdfx]

Medusa, I'd be interested for sure.

[bill937ca]

I'm a analog purist, for sure.

[Kabutoni]

Oh yes please! I'm about to embark on a electronic circuit adventure again, so I'm interested in almost all model train related electronics!

[Martijn Meerts]

There's quite a few DCC posts, but I think the majority of the forum drives analog :)

[cteno4]

Yes, I'm still a analog purest! I have too many trains now to think about a huge conversion in the foreseeable future! I see the merits of dcc, but not anywhere near enough to drive me to the time and money for the fleet conversion and dual is a pain on both sides...

 

Still lots of fun to be had with analog!

 

Jeff

[JR 500系]

I love that driving controller! It is as close as the real thing we can get off the shelves~~ And remains one of my favorite analog controller... it really makes you feel like you are driving the train! Add that with a screen and a train camera and you got yourself the closest thing to driving an actual train in your home ~~

 

what's refreshing is the amount of girls in the video.. Good to see more girls getting into the hobby~ 

[railsquid]

I'd love to have DCC, but I have way too many Japanese trains to make it remotely viable, either financially or from a time perspective... Damn these cheap trains ;)

[NXCALE]

A DC user.

The variety of DC controllers (advanced or not) is one reason more to enjoy JPN Railway Models.

[cteno4]

I must admit at times dcc seems like cheating!

 

Jeff

[kvp]

Yes, most of us have analog japanese trains, with some cheating like Tomix (or similar) PWM-CL analog controllers that allow some DCC like features (good motor drive and lights on while stationary) without the costy circuits required by DCC. Full power routing and cab controllers make up for not being able to have two trains in the same block. (easy to wire cab control is also a japanese analog feature not found elsewhere)

[IST]

DC user here also. For Japanese trains. And I use a controller from the Densha De Go series which was modified for model trains by kvp, so I have different levers for acceleration and braking.

My British trains are DCC.

[medusa]

Ok, I did it... see it here: http://www.jnsforum.com/community/topic/12314-analog-cab-style-controller/

[Khaul]

Quick, probably a bit silly, questions:

 

-does the N-1001-CL work at 240V? How about the N-DU101-CL? If I get a Tomix controller, is there a way to plug the Kato turnout switches to it? 

[sandiway]

Quick, probably a bit silly, questions:

 

-does the N-1001-CL work at 240V? 

Yes it does. It comes with a separate power brick that is 100-240V 50-60Hz.

[Khaul]

That's very good to know, thanks.

[katoftw]

Both Kato and Tomix have adaptors to allow you to plug their switches into a 3rd party power source.

[Khaul]

Very good, thanks everyone. Actually I plan to keep using my Kato controller for the freight branches anyway so I can hook up the switches to it. I will use the Tomix controller for the main line so I can get constant illumination for the passenger trains.

[locidm]

I'm also planning to get a Tomix controller. 

 

Does the CL feature work with Kato trains?