I've done a search but haven't found the answer I am looking for; sorry if this is a repeat. Is there a way to hook the building lights for Menards structures directly to a transformer or must the "wall wart" be used? I would prefer not to have to plug in and remove a wall device. Would the Miller Engineering converter work? That can be hooked to normal accessory voltage. The output is very low voltage for their signs.
Thanks,
X2000
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it needs to be 4.5 volts.. Bob
Joe
I think all the very smart guys/gals can help you in electrical.
I know there is a way but can't remember the small cheap converter parts/numbers. And I have some of them somewhere around here
I will shortly be working on the same issue because of the new power station I have coming from Mednards.
I will not use DC.
Larry
Good Luck
https://ogrforum.com/t...-supply-or-converter
See above thread. I assume you're referring to the Miller 4804 converter. Note that the eBay converter which is about 1/4th the price of the Miller converter requires a voltmeter to set its output to 4.5V DC. Not everyone has a voltmeter - though you don't need anything fancy; the "free with coupon" Harbor Freight meter is just fine if you they are nearby.
If you are going for the least out-of-pocket and you have a voltmeter and can solder a few connection, you can get it down to about $2 on eBay using a bridge-rectifier and a DC-DC eBay voltage regulator module. Just say the word and I'll give specifics.
I used a good sized 5V regulated wall wart and just added a series diode to drop the voltage to around 4.5V. I then put an octopus of barrel connectors on it to feed a bunch of my Lemax buildings, job done. You can do the same for the Menard's buildings.
I just plan on putting an outlet hard wired to a light switch, that way when I come in all I have to do it turn the light/building switch on and there you go!
The HF free meter is great! Would a cheap HO power pack work?
If you have both an HF free meter and an HO power pack (DC output), I suggest you splurge and spend 99 cents on a DC-DC converter module from eBay (free shipping). Set the eBay converter output to 4.5V DC using the meter. There are hundreds of listings for these DC-DC modules on eBay (search for "LM2596 module"); I suggest you find one that has the larger capacitor on the input (look for the number 220 on IN side of the module, some are only 100). Without getting into specifics of which HO power pack you have or how they work internally, I recommend using such a module to avail yourself of maximum power if you need 4.5V DC for your Miller, Menard, Lemax, etc. lighting applications.
Guns What is that small convertor board changes AC to DC and it,s adjustable DC on the out ?
You talked about it a while back and I ordered some of them. They are around here some where. Lol
Larry
That board would work as well Larry, just connect to ac transformer power and adjust the output to 4.5 volts.
Thank you!
Larry
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