Bachmann Turnouts run on ac. Can they be change to DC with the use diode ? Can a Signal direction light connection be used with the turnout by using a diode to change ac to dc ? Sorry I'm talking about Bachmann EZ Track System N/S.Need some Ideas.
Thanks,
bernie novice@66
(also dumb)
To me, it is not apparent what you actually want to accomplish.
Take a look at http://www.atlasrr.com/trackmisc/hosignals.htm
Turnouts run on diddly! What is the motor you are using? There are about a dozen or more I can think of, and most are quite different. As Hunt inferred, be more specific.
Rich
probably worth smokin' one to find out. Try it with d-cell batteries first, about 6 V worth. One thing you have to worry about is common ground between the two. I am guessing a diode is required to prevent higher voltage feedback to the ratck. I don't think the answer is a simple yes or no.