Gateway
Centre board electrics
Just two this week as Laurence is on grandparent duties over half term.
Geoff continued with the gateway; pier brickwork, over-sailing courses, brick copings and stone cappings. A folded scrap of paper was used to investigate the height of the timber gate. It needs to be higher than the side walls, but by how much? The first attempt (gauged 'by eye') scaled 12 feet high. Timber framing and panelling were added that prompted discussions such as 'which is the posh side?' Some research is required on how doors this size are constructed. More anon.
Stephen continued with the electrics on the centre board by finishing the switch assembly. Wires from the switches were taken to a local connector strip.
Then the various electronic modules were positioned, fixed down and wired in to the connector strip.
Goods shed lighting (led) - power regulator set to 3v
Engine shed lighting (filament) - power regulator set to 12v
Engine shed gas engine motor - power regulator to adjusted to suit
Engine shed gas engine sound unit - power regulator set to 5v and speaker
The units and wiring are in temporary locations and will be positioned finally, in due course. The speaker will be housed in a sound-box. We'll experiment with wood and metal enclosures, and with holes to the surface. Another eagerly- anticipated exercise.
