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William Brillinger

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RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« on: October 29, 2016, 01:35:05 PM »
I've had a few people ask about designing a Fascia Mount Holder for the RailPro Throttle.

What do you all think about this design?

It will allow you to still use the HC-2 from the holder and will let you insert and remove the HC while plugged in for charging or programming.

RailPro Throttle Holder Concept (1).JPG

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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2016, 02:16:10 PM »
I was wondering when you were going to make a holder Bill. Looks simple and elegant.

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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2016, 02:22:48 PM »
 Bill

 Interesting item.  Would be rather nice to be padded or just of piece of felt to keep the remote from being scuffed.

 Darryl
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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2016, 02:26:49 PM »
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Would be rather nice to be padded or just of piece of felt to keep the remote from being scuffed

yup, I though of that. I'm going to see what I can find for padding too.
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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2016, 04:26:58 PM »
And here it is!

After a trip to the $1 store I found some craft foam which is perfect for the padding.
I did a few test cuts to refine the design and I have a working example now that holds an HC-2 securely, but not too tightly.

It slides in and out easily even when connected to the charger and usb cable.
It can be mounted on the fascia so the screen sits above the layout surface or mounted lower so it does not stick up.

There are 3 screw holes that accept number 6 countersunk screws. The foam protects the throttle from the screw heads.
For anyone that wants it to be little tighter an extra pieces of foam behind the throttle at the edges will hold it firmly.

Cost including shipping in the US will be $12, or a 5 Pack for $48

What do you think?

2016-10-29 Prototype of RailPro HC2 Holder (1).JPG

2016-10-29 Prototype of RailPro HC2 Holder (2).JPG

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2016-10-29 Prototype of RailPro HC2 Holder (4).JPG
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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2016, 05:07:00 PM »
Perfect!  I'll take one when they are ready for shipment.

-Kevin
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« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2016, 06:17:22 PM »
 Yup..    Sign me up too.  Darryl
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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2016, 07:40:03 PM »
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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2016, 10:16:56 AM »
Bill

great idea, any chance you can add a holder for the uncoupling tool to it? The bamboo skewer is the big choice per MRH.

Tom
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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2016, 10:22:00 AM »
What kind of holder do you have in mind Tom?

I wouldn't want to block the cord locations.
Perhaps just gluing a straw to the side would do it?

I do also offer these separate tool boxes: http://www.pdc.ca/rr/catalog/product/2-slot-tool-box/49
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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2016, 11:01:39 AM »
Good job Bill. One thing I didn't think about before was countersinking the screws. Will there be enough meat left in the hole to prevent tearing out the hole if someone gets a little rough with it or it gets bumped? I was thinking about an extra back piece to make it thick enough to handle the screw head better. Or if the wood is tough enough already, that wouldn't be needed. I'll probably need one for each of my control panels.

Thanks, Joe
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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #11 on: October 30, 2016, 01:35:59 PM »
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One thing I didn't think about before was countersinking the screws

Joe, the hole is not tapered, but using a countersinking screw in it is fine.
Just snug it up and the head will be into the foam.
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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #12 on: October 30, 2016, 01:58:36 PM »
I just downloaded your file for the box, and I see what you did now. That should work fine. I'll send you an order.

Thanks again,
Joe


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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2016, 02:04:26 PM »
Bill, I just went to the order page and it's showing 5 for $60. Can I send the order in and you will adjust it, or how should I do it?
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Re: RailPro HC-2 Throttle Holder Design
« Reply #14 on: October 30, 2016, 02:21:59 PM »
Hi Joe,

Sorry I had not posted the 5 pack, I forgot to set it up!
It's now listed on the same page: http://pdc.ca/rr/catalog/product/railpro-hc-2-throttle-holder/56
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