Diesel horn

[Mike BrettParticipant @mikebrett89695]

Hi all

I am not into electronics that is why I am asking here for advice. I want to put a horn feature in my 3.5 inch gauge diesel shunter loco. I have already tried a circuit board that produces a synthesised horn and it sounded dreadful. So I was thinking of a small recording chip that I could use to record a live diesel horn of the internet that would play back at the push of a button. Just a few seconds recording time is all I need and if it run of 12 volt would be a bonus.Has anyone here managed to do that with there loco.

Cheers Mike

[Mike BrettParticipant @mikebrett89695]

What sound chip

[Alexander Smith 1Participant @alexandersmith1]

Apologies if the moderators think this is advertising but my daughter sells led lighting kits and special effects modules for models and dolls houses including an mp3 recorder and playback and control chip if you are looking for a ready made solution. She can load any sounds you want onto the chip.Have a look at http://www.smallscalelights.co.uk under the special effects kits section. Lots of other goodies as well.

I'm sure others will come up with lots of other alternatives

sandy

[Brian OldfordParticipant @brianoldford70365]

Try an Adafruit Audio FX module.

L

[Grizzly bearParticipant @grizzlybear]

sandy,

A clever daughter, missing her on another forum.

[Mike BrettParticipant @mikebrett89695]

Many thanks for replies, spoilt for choice now.

Regards Mike

[DalboyParticipant @dalboy]

I use to get things like THIS for radio controlled boats

[Trevor Drabble 1Participant @trevordrabble1]

Mtronics in Yorkshire also have some interesting products in this area . Certainly not the cheapest but good and with after sales service too. No connection with company , just a satisfied customer .

Trevor.

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