1:8 Scale GP40 Locomotive Project – Adding couples and batteries and taking it for a test run

This was a big week for the GP40. Finally got it on the rails and under power! And I couldn’t be happier!

Thanks again to Power Queen for providing support for this project. Check out their line of LiFePO batteries here: https://ipowerqueen.com/?ref=MyLilMule
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Circuit diagram and source code for the test throttle is available, for free, on my Patreon page (see link below)

Powerqueen 320Ah battery: https://ipowerqueen.com/products/power-queen-12v-320ah-bluetooth-deep-cycle-lithium-lifepo4-battery?ref=MyLilMule
Battery charger: https://ipowerqueen.com/products/power-queen-29-2v-20a-lithium-lifepo4-battery-charger?ref=MyLilMule
Battery monitor: https://ipowerqueen.com/products/power-queen-500a-battery-monitor-with-shunt?ref=MyLilMule

Parts I used:

Arduino Microcomputer: https://link.amazon/B07sEdCzG
Electronic Component Kit: https://link.amazon/B0ajHshwD
Battery Cut Off: https://link.amazon/B09tO78G1
Screw Terminals: https://link.amazon/B005X2H2E
E-Stop: https://link.amazon/B05oGWTDA
Pin Headers: https://link.amazon/B00bD47a3
Crimping tool: https://link.amazon/B07JAE2o0
Power connectors: https://link.amazon/B0eYPFai4
Bus bar terminal strip: https://link.amazon/B02uQxWSm
Toggle switches: https://link.amazon/B06IUVPEO
Potentiometer kit: https://link.amazon/B0ihAcfX7

Anchorlube: https://amzn.to/3Y8LmLz

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