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by **That Aldridge Guy** on Sun Jul 28, 2013 5:42 am

Have you checked out the TS Controls site?

http://www.tscontrolsonline.com/index.html
They make solid state controllers for any kind of traffic signal and drag racing tree!
Current Models:

TS10 Single Signal (3 Output)

TS12 - 2/4 Way Signal (6 Output)

TS14 - Full Intersection (12 Output)

TS8-X - Drag Racing Tree (8 Output)

I think they are way better than the controllers from Lights-To-Go! :grin:

by **jab8356** on Sun Jul 28, 2013 6:45 am

To each his own. I had a 4 way signal come with a TS-12. I sold the TS-12 because I did not like it. LTG is my choice.

by **pyth** on Sun Jul 28, 2013 11:25 am

I don't really care for any controllers that use potentiometers for timing control, it seems very limited. I've seen some controllers that use a button so the user can select exact times to show each indication, and I like that. Although I'll probably never deviate from using Arduino controllers, if I had to pick a controller (apart from actual cabinet controllers), I'd prefer a button-based board.

by **LarryC39** on Sun Jul 28, 2013 10:28 pm

I have used them. They are not bad, if I can't get ahold of a Joezgarage controller that's my second choice usually.

by **steven1981** on Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:07 am

When I first began to control my signals, I originally purchased the TS10 on EBay, and it did me justice. Well built and easy to install and operate.

Later on, I eventually made a transition to the slightly more complex one, which is the TS12. Another neat sequencer that was simple to use, and it had basic functions that one could see on the street.

In my opinion, for what these are worth, I believe these are good to begin with before you start to play with the real things that were in use on the streets.

by **BigTbird1974** on Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:40 pm

I can't say anything negative about them (since I don't own one) but wouldn't hesitate to try one if the situation was right.

ON THE OTHER HAND, I cannot say ENOUGH to recommend the controller boards supplied by our very own SEAN B. (Econo101) -- beautifully made, fully-featured, reliable, totally affordable, and (best of all) he can customize most any ~~bizarre~~ ~~oddball~~ UNIQUE configuration that might be desired! :clapping:

I currently own two, with the 3rd on the way... :grin:

by **Econo101** on Mon Jul 29, 2013 9:43 pm

BigTbird1974 wrote:I can't say anything negative about them (since I don't own one) but wouldn't hesitate to try one if the situation was right.

ON THE OTHER HAND, I cannot say ENOUGH to recommend the controller boards supplied by our very own SEAN B. (Econo101) -- beautifully made, fully-featured, reliable, totally affordable, and (best of all) he can customize most any ~~bizarre~~ ~~oddball~~ UNIQUE configuration that might be desired!

I currently own two, with the 3rd on the way...

Thanks for the kind words sir :hello:

by **That Aldridge Guy** on Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:55 am

Here's a response:

Hi Ryan,

Thank you for your inquiry...below are the PCB sizes of the controls, (dimensions for screw mounting).
The controls include adhesive mounting posts for ease of installation, this adds about 1/2 inch in mounting space dimensions.

Circuit Board Size
TS10 Series - 3” x 3”/70mm x 70mm (2.5" x 2.5" screw mounting)
TS12 Series- 3” x 3.5”/70mm x 90mm (2.5" x 3" screw mounting)
TS14 Series - 4" x 5" (3.5" x 4.5" screw mounting) - currently sold out.

The controls are currently built for 120VAC operation with 120VAC output. For your location, I would have to convert them for 220-240VAC,
output same as line power, in either configuration. The Aldridge 200mm quartz-iodine lantern (with step down transformers inside) from the 1990s
is not compatible with the controls, the step down transformers pose an inductive load.
The signal would have to be retro fit with 220V/240V lighting,
or relays can be added to the outputs of the control if you prefer to use the original components.
A small relay will be o.k. to use on the control outputs, to switch the signal lighting.

Let me know if you have any questions,

Thanks, & Have a great day!
Brent

So is a Lights-To-Go controller better for my Aldridge signal without any modifications?

by **BigTbird1974** on Sun Aug 18, 2013 10:51 am

That Aldridge Guy wrote:So is a Lights-To-Go controller better for my Aldridge signal without any modifications?

Hi Ryan,

I'm gonna go ahead and guess that none of the triac-based signal controller boards are gonna be happy running your Aldridge directly, if it does in fact have halogens/transformers in it. (that "inductive load" thing in Brent's response) But if you use the controller board to operate small relays (in turn driving the lights) it should work fine, and possibly even allow the potential 120/240v difference issue to be avoided... :scratch:

by **pyth** on Sun Aug 18, 2013 11:08 am

Call me late, but does all of this mean those fiber optic bimodal arrows should use relays rather than triacs?

BigTbird1974 wrote: But if you use the controller board to operate small relays (in turn driving the lights) it should work fine, and possibly even allow the potential 120/240v difference issue to be avoided...

The board still has to be powered by the same line voltage though, it would need stronger regulators to get it down to 5v or 12v or whatever the running voltage is.

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