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In my previous thread about building Elmer's #44 member mklotz was kind enough to post inspirational pics of his build of the #44. The neat looking dynamo he added to its mounting base adds a good amount of visual interest that could be used with most of the models we build.
Unfortunately the cost of said dynamo is slightly prohibitive for me and possibly others on a tight budget.
An idea struck! The dynamo looks very similar to the small low volt can type hobby motors I bought about 30 years ago, and still available today for a dollar or two. A small box of them is still in my collection of "you name it" odds and ends.
Is there anyway to convert thees (I'm electrically challenged) to work like a dynamo?
Machining up a housing with base to hide the can motor would be relatively easy.
It may not be a viable idea, but I had to ask.
-MB
Unfortunately the cost of said dynamo is slightly prohibitive for me and possibly others on a tight budget.
An idea struck! The dynamo looks very similar to the small low volt can type hobby motors I bought about 30 years ago, and still available today for a dollar or two. A small box of them is still in my collection of "you name it" odds and ends.
Is there anyway to convert thees (I'm electrically challenged) to work like a dynamo?
Machining up a housing with base to hide the can motor would be relatively easy.
It may not be a viable idea, but I had to ask.
-MB