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My new FRED device

General Discussion
#1

Made it for a friend. It’s slightly oversized due to the ‘stuff’ inside. Battery powered so track power isn’t needed and a switch to turn it off and on and a clip on the back so it can be mounted to a coupler, ladder grab or whatever. So far the batteries have lasted for 11 days flashing 24 hours a day. Plan on painting it yellow with a black stripe. Seeing if there would be an interest in them for you sinners er, I mean non caboose guys. Cost would be about $15

Terry

#2

Terry,
I’m intrested…

Chas

#3

Neat…Can you replace the battery?

#4

Terry, I’d be interested in a few…

#5

I’m interested, too.

#6

Rooster, the batteries come out the bottom. It’s not super easy but it can be done. Soldering is needed because the wires are attached directly to the batteries.

#7

It has an off/on/volume switch, right?

#8

Just an on-off switch. You can see it on the left side. It’s a micro slide switch

#9

well, I’ll start making some and get in contact with all those interested.

#10

OK …I’m not a sinner but I want to be!!
I have cabeese but only for the ETD so when I do run at night(rarely) I can see the end of the train…yeah I’m interested.
:wink:

#11

Rooster, on the subject of changing batteries, my ‘test’ unit has been flashing now for 17 days 24 hours a day. 408 hours and counting!
I have a few units almost done, will post pics when I get there.

Terry

#12

double post.

#13

Put me down for one, please.

#14
Terry Burr said:
Rooster, on the subject of changing batteries, my 'test' unit has been flashing now for 17 days 24 hours a day. 408 hours and counting! I have a few units almost done, will post pics when I get there.

Terry


I’m sure it will last our lifetime even if you ran everyday…only reason I asked was it appeared like you sealed the battery inside…

#15

The finished product. Sry it took so long I guess i’m a slow worker…

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/paintjockey/photobucket-1859-1325705648460.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/paintjockey/photobucket-1894-1325705623977.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/paintjockey/photobucket-1318-1325705593183.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/paintjockey/photobucket-1440-1325528762200.jpg)

This last photo is an unfinished one but shows the clip on the back. Also I had to do away with the side handle, it just wasn’t working out. Terry

#16

I have 4 made and offered them to the first 3 people to express interest (Andy asked for 2) I have to get switches and I’ll get going on more.

Terry

#17

Andy wants them all!!!
Very nice!!
:wink:

#18

Thats really nifty!

#19

Terry,

I’m in for one as well if you have extra.

Nick

#20

I’ll start making some more.