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[doodlebug]

Reg, I think you needed a higher voltage rating on the diode,
Here's a short page on them, http://www.ehow.com/how_7433946_choose-right-diode.html
Your new setup works great!
Cheers!

[Cre8rc]

Nice work on the Bruder, I am in the midst of ordering parts to convert mine. I like your idea for the motors because I too am somewhat of a hoarder of small items and have some old stainless steel solar light tubes.

My question to you is how did you fasten the motors in the tubes so they don't spin in the tubes under torque?

[RCP57]

Thanks. The tubes are split to fit over the motors and I just used electrical tape the close it up tight. On the rollers I converted recently, I used the same setup but instead of tape I used some really heavy shrink tube. Either way seems to hold the motors fine with no slippage.

[Cre8rc]

Perfect.. Thanks for the help.