Wednesday 10th August 2022

Worklist:

Continue additional wiring for servos.

Full house again.

Stephen had produced a freehand schematic diagram to clarify (in his mind) what was going on. It was loosely agreed by Geoff, but was then modified to include the new 12-way connector. 

Revised diagram

The 12-way socket was screwed into place and fully wired. Blue and white wires signify signal and activation uses. Some connect to the control panel and some to the Masons board.

The newly 3D printed cover was fitted and the wires tied in place.

Wiring continued, but progress was slow as wires went in all directions and constant pauses were required to keep on top of it all. A key issue is that all servos are controlled by wires between the main control panel and the servo control panel on the engine shed board. Wires to accessories on the Masons board are then routed onto the Masons board, using more connections through the loom. It was finally determined that sufficient wires between were in place to control two accessories on the engine shed board or 1 accessory on each of the boards. Enough for our immediate needs.

Beaten by a combination of the complex wiring and the heat, the meeting was adjourned.