PCB for solenoid accessory decoder

[suzie]

There is a thread at RMWeb discussing adding latching relays to solenoid accessory decoders to switch the frogs. I have laid out a PCB following the discussion and it looks like a solenoid decoder PCB for a DIY decoder complete with latching relays for the frogs will be made available. See attachement for an artists impression.

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[suzie]

Here is the latest version of the one I did. Here is the overlay, 3D to follow...

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[suzie]

Here is the 3D that goes with the overlay on the previous post.

Now includes quite a few options:-

• Position indicator LEDs (can be extended to a panel)
  
• Relays can be left off if functionality not required
  
• CDU can be left off if not required
  
• Switches can be linked out if not required.
  
• Any 5.08mm pitch terminal blocks can be used 5-way (or 3-way if relays not required) for the outputs and 2-way, 4-way or 6-way for the bus connector as required.
  

PCB is approx 120mm x 115mm

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[phillby]

Hi Suzie,
Great job. Thats a very professional Board. I tried to keep my design close to the veroboard version and allow DIY's to be able to successfully produce their own.

If you followed my discussion you would see that your design would do every thing on my wish list. Is anyone producing the boards for sale.

Cheers
Brian

[suzie]

Someone was going to produce the boards (see the RMweb thread) but no one has yet. The idea of this design was to be an all-singing all-dancing version of the core DIY decoder that was easy to assemble and use - rather than inexpensive and made from parts to hand. Not sure that I would tackle making my own PCBs anymore - it is a lot of messing about for very little saving over the cost of having them professionally made in my opinion, and a nice professional board is a joy to work with. I have not made any myself since I will be using servos!