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Soundtraxx Sugar Cube speakers
ON28:
All good, useful information! Since my motive power is F3s, BL2s and Geeps, I have some space to work with, so maybe give those speakers a go. You can also get a good overview/comparison of speakers for model RRs from Kaylee Zheng, who presented at one of the RPMs:
KB02:
I've always found this video to be a great source of info for the sound installs that I have done:
Jeff:
So a couple weeks have past and I have become a decent Solder...(er?) I have most of my speakers set up in parallels of two. The big issue now is how in the heck do I place these in the engine shell?
I mean it has to be a shell right the old legacy RTR Athearns really doesn't have space on the chasse, but placing them inside the shell presents issues as well.
Any thoughts?
BTW using soundtraxx 810154 sugar cubes
Thanks in advance
KPack:
I've done both (mount in shell vs. mount on chassis). Athearn RTR and blue box are usually easier to mount in the shell facing down. Give yourself some wire length to be able to take the shell off and set it next to the chassis when doing maintenance. On most of my older RTR installs I ended up putting the LM up inside and mounted to the shell as well. That way all the messy wiring stays up top (lights, speakers, etc), and only 4 wires come down in a neat bundle to the chassis....2 motor, 2 track. Put one speaker in the front, and one in the rear.
I mount to the chassis when I can, but that's normally when the model has a chassis weight that I can use to mount. Either cut the weight to create a mounting surface, or use the weight as a support for styrene shelves that the speakers then get glued to.
-Kevin
ON28:
I'm prepping an upgraded Front Range Geep for RP, I may use a .060" styrene board to mount LM-2, bridge rectifier, keep-alive, lights and secure it to the roof of the shell with micro connectors for track and motor wires. With some care the styrene can be a press-fit for easy removal. Not planning on sound but that may change, too.
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