Post by: William Brillinger on October 29, 2016, 01:35:05 PM
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.
Post by: CPRail on October 29, 2016, 02:16:10 PM
Post by: darryl.trains on October 29, 2016, 02:22:48 PM
Interesting item. Would be rather nice to be padded or just of piece of felt to keep the remote from being scuffed.
Darryl
Post by: William Brillinger 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.
Post by: William Brillinger on October 29, 2016, 04:26:58 PM
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?
Post by: KPack on October 29, 2016, 05:07:00 PM
-Kevin
Post by: darryl.trains on October 29, 2016, 06:17:22 PM
Post by: William Brillinger on October 29, 2016, 07:40:03 PM
http://pdc.ca/rr/catalog/product/railpro-hc-2-throttle-holder/56
Post by: TomO on October 30, 2016, 10:16:56 AM
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
Post by: William Brillinger on October 30, 2016, 10:22:00 AM
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
Post by: Josephbw on October 30, 2016, 11:01:39 AM
Thanks, Joe
Post by: William Brillinger 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.
Post by: Josephbw on October 30, 2016, 01:58:36 PM
Thanks again,
Joe
Hey, I'm a full member now, YEAH ;D
Post by: Josephbw on October 30, 2016, 02:04:26 PM
Post by: William Brillinger on October 30, 2016, 02:21:59 PM
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
Post by: alco_diesel on October 31, 2016, 07:06:41 PM
I like it. When I order the RailPro starter set, I'll add these to the order.
Jeff
Post by: JJ Crooke on October 31, 2016, 07:53:17 PM
Thanks.
Post by: darryl.trains on November 03, 2016, 03:54:16 PM
Here is my take on the new HC-2 Throttle Holder.
The holder is very nice and my throttle fits in snug but not to tight. I gave the holder a shot of grey primer for now as I didn't know what color to paint it but since it looks good with the primer, that is how it will be now. I would buy another holder or two but I like to have it and throttle where I know it will always be for old age has some drawbacks like memory depreciation. Ever look for something ? Of course it is right where you last left it ! Sounds good to me :)
Happy training, Darryl
Post by: Josephbw on November 03, 2016, 03:59:15 PM
Thanks Bill, great job!!
Joe
Post by: William Brillinger on November 03, 2016, 04:01:36 PM