A range of controllers for model railways - suitable for all types of motor (cored and coreless) for scales 2mm to 7mm. The controllers are based on a programmable PIC chip which gives greater functionality than normal controllers. Note the PICtrollers are not suitable for use with some DCC fitted locomotives.
- Panel mounted PICtroller
- Hand held PICtroller
PICtroller (panel mounted) £70 + £3 p&p |
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The PICtroller is suitable for operating with any type of motor, including coreless motors such as the Portescap range. The PICtroller automatically senses the motor type and adjusts the operating parameters to suit cored or coreless motors. To do this the PICtroller generates a short pulse as the locomotive starts which also serves to overcome the initial resistance to movement and start the locomotive more easily. |
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| Three driving modes are provided on the PICtroller – Direct, Inertia & Brake and Coast & Brake. Braking rate, acceleration rate, creep speed (see below for an explanation of creep mode) and maximum speed can be preset. There are 2 brake positions plus emergency stop. |
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Hand held add-on control unit £25 + £3 p&p |
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A hand held control unit for use with the PICtroller to provide remote control of the PICtroller. This unit has regulator, brake and reversing switch controls and connects to the PICtroller via an interface unit (included). The unit can be connected via a series of 6pin connectors located around the layout. If the PICtroller is in Coast and Brake mode, the speed will be maintained if the hand held unit is unplugged. In other modes, the train speed will reduce to zero if the hand held controller is unplugged. |
Hand held PICtroller £60 + £3 p&p |
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This is a self contained hand held unit that provides most of the functionality of the panel mounted version, including automatic detection of motor type. This unit has Direct and Inertia & Brake modes, one brake position plus emergency stop. There are no external inputs to control braking, etc. Two preset controls adjust the maximum speed and braking/acceleration rate. The unit is supplied complete with a 5 pin DIN plug and socket. Standard lead length is 5 feet but other lengths are available to order. |