December 13, 2024

‘Trading Card Dispenser’ control box - servo switch controlled [Part 2]

Back in 2022, I posted up about the electronics
for the TCD Control Box.

This was supposed to be THE new RC switch controlled unit, see picture.

Wrong RC switch [not a momentary one]

.....rather than the previous (and very successful it was too) remote controlled version picture here below.
original remote controlled fob version

The new RC switch that I thought was the correct one, wasn't a momentary version, but an on/off one.

Momentary RC switch
So I had to get a new RC switch, from Model Radio Workshop.


The above switch then links to a (original design) micro voltage regulator (seen in next image) and an adjustable automotive timer (orange)

  • The single relay controller (from model radio workshop) has been designed to allow modellers to switch one item on and off (max current 1 amp).
  • The unit also allows the user to select latching or non latching mode, so in latching once switched on it stays on until you trigger it to un-latch.

These have gone up in price so had to find another (cost effective) type of adjustable timer(The timer unit is the orange relay in below picture).

Components List for a RC Transmitter switch version:

Components List for a Remote control relay switch version:
  • Remote control relay: example here.
  • Adjustable relay timer: example here.
  • Voltage regulator, 12v stepdown version: example here.


The above two versions have different 3D housings (If you'd like this), these can be found on my Prusa account page, FREE to download and print.

I have now created a Facebook page,
dedicated for the
Trading Card Dispenser.
To help and for others to share their builds and modifications etc.

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