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Octopus
III Eight Servo Driver with Remote Aligner Tool
The
Octopus III can drive up to 8 servos to move turnouts or other devices on your
layout controlled by a toggle switch, a momentary pushbutton, the output of a
signal system or a DCC decoder. There are 8 positions for plugging in R/C type
servos and 8 inputs for switches or 5V logic. The
Remote Aligner allows you to stand by the turnout being aligned so you can precisely
align the servo endpoints with ease. No more hanging under the layout trying to
push buttons. The servo endpoints are found automatically by searching for hard
endpoints or you can manually align them with the Remote Aligner. This allows
each servo to be adjusted to its optimum range and endpoints and each servo can
be independently adjusted. With the Remote Aligner you can set the amount of force
used in the automatic alignment to match your rail size and the servos you are
using. The board also has jumpers for setting the range from +/-20 degrees around
center to +/70 degrees and for centering the servo to simplify installation for
applications where there are no hard endpoints or where you are using the same
turnouts in all locations.
The Octopus III has an on-board high-frequency
switching 1.8A power supply that is more efficient than the old linear power supply.
This means less heat and a lower power draw. Power input is any power supply from
5.0-24 volts DC. You
can use the same fascia controllers as the Quad. This gives you a simple way to
hook up the inputs to the board using servo-style cords and extensions. You can
use "Y" cords to use more than one fascia controller to control one
servo. You can also use a "Y" to connect two servos to one output (works
great for passing sidings!).
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| Octopus III
Board has 8 positions for driving servos between two positions and 8 inputs for
fascia controllers (see below) or toggle switches. Octopus III uses the remote
board (below) to align the servos and has automated endpoint adjustment as well
as full manual control. Ideal for use with miniature servos and the servo mounting
kit (available here). Power with 7.5-24V filtered DC (do not use AC and please
do not use old "powerpacks" - they are not filtered). Octopus III has
a built-in switching power supply for high efficiency and greater range. You should
budget 1 Amp per board with 1 Amp overhead (for when the servos are driving to
new positions). So 3 octos should have a 4 Amp power supply. Board is 2.5"
x 1.9" in size.
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$45.00
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$40.50
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TVD-OCT-030 |
| Remote Aligner
for Octopus III
Used with the Octopus III (above) for alignment of servos (cannot be used with
the Octopus II). Just one of these needed for all of your Octopus IIIs. Comes
with a 7' cable which allows you to stand next to your turnout while aligning
the servo - no more acrobatics and hanging upside down below the layout! The cable
is a 6-pin straight data cable (not a phone type cable). Board is 2.7" x
1.7" in size.
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$15.00
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$13.50
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TVD-OCT-031 |
DCC
Add-on for the Octopus II/III
By adding
this DCC stationary/accessory decoder to the Octopus you can control your turnouts
with servos and DCC at the lowest possible cost per turnout. No frills just throws
the turnouts from your throttle or JMRI.
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| Octocoder
- Stationary DCC decoder Add-on for Octopus II/III You
can control your Octopus II or III with the Octocoder, a simple stationary DCC
decoder. The board provides connections os you can also connect fascia controllers
and LEDs for local control. (Will not work with toggle switches however.) No CVs
to program - just put on the address jumper and issue a turnout command from your
throttle to set the address block. Uses 8 consecutive DCC addresses.
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$24.00
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$21.60
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TVD-OCD-001 |
Power
your frogs and signals
Using a
Y cable a DPDT relay can be added to the Octopus to the fascia controller socket.
This can be used at the same time as a fascia controller. This gives you a set
of contacts to power a turnout frog and to indicate the turnout state to a external
signaling system. The relay is a special low power 5 V version that requires only
a 30 mA to activate.
Important note for Elctrofrogs and "live frog" switches - This relay
and the Octo III combinatin will not work properly when using turnouts where the
point rails power the frog (Electrofrog/live frog). The relay switches immediately
upon changing with the Octo III. DCC-friendly switches with isolated frogs will
work fine.
*This relay will work on both the Quad and the Octopus controller socket.
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5V DPDT Relay with Y Cable for Controller Socket A
DPDT relay for using on a Y cable in conjunction with a fascia controller. (Will
also work without the fascia controller.) Has a 6-pin connector block to simplify
wiring. High-sensitivity coil requires 30 mA. The contacts are rated 1 Amp at
24VDC. [Can also be used without the Octopus - red wire, 5V, black wire, ground,
white wire, signal (0V = OFF, greater than 1.4V is ON).] Comes with a 12"
Y cable - extra length can be added with servo extensions. |
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| $7.00 |
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TVD-DY-5001 |
| Set of 8 Remote
5V DPDT Relay with Y Cable for Controller Socket A
DPDT relay for using on a Y cable in conjunction with a fascia controller. (Will
also work without the fascia controller.) Has a 6-pin connector block to simplify
wiring. High-sensitivity coil requires 30 mA. The contacts are rated 1 Amp at
24VDC. [Can also be used without the Octopus - red wire, 5V, black wire, ground,
white wire, signal (0V = OFF, greater than 1.4V is ON).] Comes with a 12"
Y cable - extra length can be added with servo extensions. |
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| $32.00 |
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TVD-DY-5008 |
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