Garden Railway 16 – The new gates
I finally figure out a solution to the switching problem and get things running. If you want to follow Robothut for engineering tips, his channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/@Robothut
If you’d like the files I created for the pulley system, they’re here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6865307
Congratulations on finally getting the gates open, I am curious how coaches handle the gates being pulled.
One more suggestion that will make it work better with lighter cars. Replace the return springs with a single pully – string and lead weight system. This way the pull of the return action is constant, does not get harder to overcome as the arm swings open. Also, it will be easy to adjust the weight to just the amount needed to return the track switch to the normal position. Having an elevated track like you do will make this type of mechanical return easy to do.
Congratulations 🎉. Glad we didn't have to wait for spring. I just picked up an A1 Combo myself the beginning of November. What a pleasure to work with. If only you had the .2mm nozzle and the ASM unit for the Mountain Park model. It's amazing where 3D printing tech has gotten to since my first Ender 3.
Nice job. Are the gates the right height that they won't close over the top of an empty flat car? It would be nice if the small loop at the building end of the tracks were a little larger to accommodate a longer train and not have such a sharp turn.