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Layout activity has commenced, mounted the Fleischmann turntable.
Weathering, kitbasching,scratchbuilding, scenary...I can move mountains, but when it comes to electrical bits I am a hopeless case.
I know Doug and Neil are operating one so would appreciate their feedback.
Basically, in a simplified manner I want to do the below:
For the time being I do not want to operate it with an accessory decoder but from an analog transformer. i.e, The turning and indexing etc will be controlled by Fleischmanns own controller via a analog transformer. (AC) But the rails of the turntable will be DCC.
Layout is all DCC operated. Bus wires is as shown in the diagram. Every 1,5 meters there is a dropper. All five rails to the turntable are fitted with isolated fishplates.
Now question is, the polarity issue. There will be two exits one on the top and one on the bottom but with different polarities.
Will this short the turntable. What happens when the turntable rotates 360 degrees? (Polarity?) or is it insignificant in dcc operation?
Before doing anything wrong need all your advice.
Baykal
Weathering, kitbasching,scratchbuilding, scenary...I can move mountains, but when it comes to electrical bits I am a hopeless case.
I know Doug and Neil are operating one so would appreciate their feedback.
Basically, in a simplified manner I want to do the below:

For the time being I do not want to operate it with an accessory decoder but from an analog transformer. i.e, The turning and indexing etc will be controlled by Fleischmanns own controller via a analog transformer. (AC) But the rails of the turntable will be DCC.
Layout is all DCC operated. Bus wires is as shown in the diagram. Every 1,5 meters there is a dropper. All five rails to the turntable are fitted with isolated fishplates.
Now question is, the polarity issue. There will be two exits one on the top and one on the bottom but with different polarities.
Will this short the turntable. What happens when the turntable rotates 360 degrees? (Polarity?) or is it insignificant in dcc operation?
Before doing anything wrong need all your advice.
Baykal