Switch Surgery (1)
I'm modifying a few switches for remote operations, starting with the ones that are damaged or "sticky". An interesting design element seen in the toggle arm (that long skinny piece) is that oval cutout that allows plastic to flex inwards and outwards. On the outside of that cutout there are/were locking tabs that would hold the arm in one of two positions. With those tabs removed, I should be able to motorize these switches with either Lego motors, or Arduino servos... Possibly even with HO scale switch motors!
Switch Surgery (1)
I'm modifying a few switches for remote operations, starting with the ones that are damaged or "sticky". An interesting design element seen in the toggle arm (that long skinny piece) is that oval cutout that allows plastic to flex inwards and outwards. On the outside of that cutout there are/were locking tabs that would hold the arm in one of two positions. With those tabs removed, I should be able to motorize these switches with either Lego motors, or Arduino servos... Possibly even with HO scale switch motors!