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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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$49.50
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$44.55
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TVD-OCT-030
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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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$16.50
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$14.85
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TVD-OCT-031
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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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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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$26.50
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$23.85
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TVD-OCD-001
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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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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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$7.00
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TVD-DY-5001
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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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