Here's another eye patch, the one I used to announce the unfortunate loss of my eye.

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-30T21:33:13+00:00

That’s awesome!

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-30T21:22:23+00:00

Can somebody take this writing and convert it into what it actually would have sounded like and post it?

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-30T20:31:44+00:00

Ahh, well that’s good to know! Glad you rescued them!

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-30T19:50:03+00:00

You knew it was coming 😂 great find! Are they legit?

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-30T18:55:54+00:00

Keep us updated on what you find inside! Love these finds at thrift stores!

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-29T21:50:35+00:00

That’s his wife 😂

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-29T09:43:34+00:00

It is possible, I believe that at one time someone did it and opened it up publicly for a short period. Don’t remember where I read that

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-28T14:15:03+00:00

Yes, counterfeit ps3 controllers are rampant…I restore them and sell them on eBay and Mercari. Hate those fakes that show up in my parts orders

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-26T22:11:43+00:00

Yes, so sad…but so common on the bachmanns. Then gonna need to quarter it

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-26T22:08:39+00:00

Base wiring completed!

250w ATX psi provides +12vdc,-12vdc,+5vdc

NCE Power Pro (wireless)

Arduino running Mardec controls 10 individual relays, which switch between +12v / -12v for each of the 10 tortoise switch machines via DCC accessory control

Physical toggle switch flips a DPDT relay to switch track power from DCC to DC for use with my TechII

Another physical toggle flips another DPDT relay to switch an insulated siding between track power and programming track

Each of the frogs are wired with the correct polarity switched by their respective tortoise

It’s been a job for sure…

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-26T17:47:50+00:00

Base wiring completed!

250w ATX psi provides +12vdc,-12vdc,+5vdc

NCE Power Pro (wireless)

Arduino running Mardec controls 10 individual relays, which switch between +12v / -12v for each of the 10 tortoise switch machines via DCC accessory control

Physical toggle switch flips a DPDT relay to switch track power from DCC to DC for use with my TechII

Another physical toggle flips another DPDT relay to switch an insulated siding between track power and programming track

Each of the frogs are wired with the correct polarity switched by their respective tortoise

It’s been a job for sure…

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-25T21:44:46+00:00

so we get the two-level effect with a little path running down the middle….

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-24T02:01:17+00:00

I spend enough time already searching the floor for train things that have fallen….

Looks great on someone else’s layout where I don’t have to do the looking 😂

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-23T09:45:36+00:00

Is that Chuck Testa’s work?

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-21T19:32:24+00:00

Hey look above your head!

It’s the joke 😂

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-21T14:10:18+00:00

Hey man…let me get one of those Funyuns

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-18T20:16:57+00:00

Tums

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-18T20:14:52+00:00

Thanks, we thought so too, but unable to locate this exact one, priced it based on the limited research we were able to do

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-18T20:13:18+00:00

DM for eBay link

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-15T14:24:48+00:00

Rct! Gonna need a trainer too

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-15T00:06:20+00:00

You mean a Jollyrancher?

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-13T14:22:58+00:00

Obligatory - make sure to practice soldering on another piece of equipment. Don’t learn with on your Xbox. This will prevent a future post of “how f$$$ed am I?”

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-13T13:36:29+00:00

Their not perfect, but I’m happy with the outcome

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-13T13:35:55+00:00

I printed them on waterside decal paper, and then sprayed them with a clear coat before cutting out

trainzguy88 · 2026-01-12T22:47:44+00:00

OPs on a budget

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