RC Trains now open for business
RC Trains now open for business
You may have noticed that David at Deltang is now no longer selling 'finished' transmitters - he's just selling the kit versions.
After some discussion with him, I've now set up my own little company, marketing Deltang gear and my own slightly enhanced versions.
At the moment, I'm focusing on the Tx22, but once established, I'm intending to make other transmitters based on David's originals.
My website is now 'live' - http://rctrains.co.uk
I'd be interested in feedback anyone might have about the venture, the website and any suggestions for extending the range.
Rik
After some discussion with him, I've now set up my own little company, marketing Deltang gear and my own slightly enhanced versions.
At the moment, I'm focusing on the Tx22, but once established, I'm intending to make other transmitters based on David's originals.
My website is now 'live' - http://rctrains.co.uk
I'd be interested in feedback anyone might have about the venture, the website and any suggestions for extending the range.
Rik
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BTW
I created the website using a freebie (Open Source) web authoring package called Open Element - http://www.openelement.com/ . The shopping cart is one of the free tools from PayPal as are the shopping buttons on the pages. Of course, nothing from PayPal is entirely free, but it's cheaper than selling through eBay.
Open Element is a really great package - easy to use with a range of drag and drop 'elements' which are used to create the pages. I did try using a paid-for package but in the end I preferred Open Element.
Rik
I created the website using a freebie (Open Source) web authoring package called Open Element - http://www.openelement.com/ . The shopping cart is one of the free tools from PayPal as are the shopping buttons on the pages. Of course, nothing from PayPal is entirely free, but it's cheaper than selling through eBay.
Open Element is a really great package - easy to use with a range of drag and drop 'elements' which are used to create the pages. I did try using a paid-for package but in the end I preferred Open Element.
Rik
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Peter - and for acting as my guinea pig.Peter Butler:115410 wrote:My TX and RX are already on order from Rik and will be dispatched tomorrow. Once installed and tested I will post reviews. I have every confidence in Rik's ability to provide a first class system and wish him well in this venture.
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Hi Rik,
That looks great, very professional. Being a live steam man it's not entirely my 'bag'. However, it also means that as a relative novice to such things your site made the description and use of the products very clear. It's well laid out and easy to navigate.
Good luck with the venture.
Andrew
That looks great, very professional. Being a live steam man it's not entirely my 'bag'. However, it also means that as a relative novice to such things your site made the description and use of the products very clear. It's well laid out and easy to navigate.
Good luck with the venture.
Andrew
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I can vouch for Rik's support already, having been in communication with him regarding Deltang equipment and he has always been super helpful, I mean beyond normal, if support is needed then I am sure he will always lend a hand.
Couple of points, which sound cards will you be selling, pure curiosity.
I see you sell the resettable fuses which is great, but which would you recommend for an RX65 pulling about 2.0A on 16.3 volts? I am currently using the 30V one as I thought it just might keep popping a 16V one.
All the best for your venture Rik.
Steve
Couple of points, which sound cards will you be selling, pure curiosity.
I see you sell the resettable fuses which is great, but which would you recommend for an RX65 pulling about 2.0A on 16.3 volts? I am currently using the 30V one as I thought it just might keep popping a 16V one.
All the best for your venture Rik.
Steve
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Thanks Steve. Very kind of you. Always willing to help if I can-steves-:115419 wrote:I can vouch for Rik's support already, having been in communication with him regarding Deltang equipment and he has always been super helpful, I mean beyond normal, if support is needed then I am sure he will always lend a hand.
Nothing definite as yet, but Alan Bond is developing a soundcard specifically for me to sell.-steves-:115419 wrote: Couple of points, which sound cards will you be selling, pure curiosity.
I'd say the 2.5A 30v one would probably be about right especially as you're using 16.3v-steves-:115419 wrote: I see you sell the resettable fuses which is great, but which would you recommend for an RX65 pulling about 2.0A on 16.3 volts? I am currently using the 30V one as I thought it just might keep popping a 16V one.
Thanks Steve. To be honest it's quite exciting but also a bit scary. Giving free support and advice in one thing but moving over to selling stuff is quite outside my comfort zone having spent my life in public service as a teacher -but that was in the olden days when children were regarded as pupils or students rather then customers.....-steves-:115419 wrote:
All the best for your venture Rik.
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Good luck with the new venture. It looks like you are off to a good start with a very nice website.
I have a fair amount of experience running a small business and it can be very rewarding. If you ever find you need an online shop with more features, I can recommend EKM Powershop. I have used them for 8 years and it is quite affordable at £25 per month. Actually, the lack of a proper online shop is one of my main gripes with small scale vendors (and even a few larger ones). It's not hard to do and is very affordable. Happy to help anyone wishing to get started with EKM.
One small suggestion: Make it obvious to customers taking a quick look at the website that the controllers work for both steam and electric locomotives.
I have a fair amount of experience running a small business and it can be very rewarding. If you ever find you need an online shop with more features, I can recommend EKM Powershop. I have used them for 8 years and it is quite affordable at £25 per month. Actually, the lack of a proper online shop is one of my main gripes with small scale vendors (and even a few larger ones). It's not hard to do and is very affordable. Happy to help anyone wishing to get started with EKM.
One small suggestion: Make it obvious to customers taking a quick look at the website that the controllers work for both steam and electric locomotives.
Thanks for that - very helpful.Busted Bricks:115423 wrote:Good luck with the new venture. It looks like you are off to a good start with a very nice website.
I have a fair amount of experience running a small business and it can be very rewarding. If you ever find you need an online shop with more features, I can recommend EKM Powershop. I have used them for 8 years and it is quite affordable at £25 per month. Actually, the lack of a proper online shop is one of my main gripes with small scale vendors (and even a few larger ones). It's not hard to do and is very affordable. Happy to help anyone wishing to get started with EKM.
One small suggestion: Make it obvious to customers taking a quick look at the website that the controllers work for both steam and electric locomotives.
I don't think my turnover at the moment would warrant £25pm investment, but maybe if things expand.
I'll look into enhancing the info about supporting live steam operation. It's not an area with which I have a lot of first hand experience (as yet), but I know quite a few people who are using Deltang gear successfully with their live steamers.
Rik
Rik,
My best wishes for your venture. The website looks very professional and comprehensive.
It's a pity that I bought what I currently need direct from David just before Christmas, but I'll come to you next time.
You asked for suggestions for possible product range extensions, may I suggest adding small male/female connectors to your accessories list?
My best wishes for your venture. The website looks very professional and comprehensive.
It's a pity that I bought what I currently need direct from David just before Christmas, but I'll come to you next time.
You asked for suggestions for possible product range extensions, may I suggest adding small male/female connectors to your accessories list?
Philip
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Well my Tx and Rx arrived in the post this morning after being dispatched only yesterday. Thanks Rik for your excellent service and communication.
Just off now to install it in one of my locos...... if I can remember where I left the Crow Bar and Lump Hammer??????
Just off now to install it in one of my locos...... if I can remember where I left the Crow Bar and Lump Hammer??????
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From my personal experience of building an E-Commerce website (okay, I got a free template and adapted it), I can say your wesbite certainly looks professional and well built.
I wish you well in your venture and you have filled a gap in the market, if I ever get round to scratchbuilding a loco you'll certainly be on my list to look at
I wish you well in your venture and you have filled a gap in the market, if I ever get round to scratchbuilding a loco you'll certainly be on my list to look at
Dan
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Result!!!!! I don't know where to begin.... the Rx has been installed in two of my locos to test the effectiveness of different component motors and batteries in the system. The control over these locos is just amazing, particularly for their slow running. The 'inertia' control is something I thought I would not use but it adds to the skill level in controlling a train to stop at any given point. I ordered the first Rx to convince myself, and it works so well that all of my locos will now be fitted.
Thanks Rik, you have a great product which is the answer to all my needs, with potential for more, and deserves to succeed in the ever expanding Garden Railway market.
Thanks Rik, you have a great product which is the answer to all my needs, with potential for more, and deserves to succeed in the ever expanding Garden Railway market.
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
This is not meant as the blatant ad it may appear but I started the way you have using the paypal buttons, very nice site you've built by the way, but soon found that its better to have a proper ecommerce site which generates invoices and keeps records of sales etc in a user friendly way. If you look at my shop there is a link to the freewebstore site. Its only free if you have less that 15 products (you have to pay for more than 15) FIRC but you can have many variations of each product so its quite easy to keep it free.
Its worth haveing a play to see what it can do and i'd be happy to help if you have any problems....
http://shop.5inchrail.com/
Barry
Its worth haveing a play to see what it can do and i'd be happy to help if you have any problems....
http://shop.5inchrail.com/
Barry
Thanks PeterPeter Butler:115460 wrote:Result!!!!! I don't know where to begin.... the Rx has been installed in two of my locos to test the effectiveness of different component motors and batteries in the system. The control over these locos is just amazing, particularly for their slow running. The 'inertia' control is something I thought I would not use but it adds to the skill level in controlling a train to stop at any given point. I ordered the first Rx to convince myself, and it works so well that all of my locos will now be fitted.
Thanks Rik, you have a great product which is the answer to all my needs, with potential for more, and deserves to succeed in the ever expanding Garden Railway market.
I'm so glad you liked the transmitter. What attracted me to the Deltang system was the quality of the control which it offers - I really enjoy slow running and shunting operations on my railway.
Unfortunately, the supply of the Rx65b receivers seems to have dried up for now. I just tried ordering top-up supplies from David at Deltang but he tells me his back-up stocks have been cleared and it will be several weeks before he gets fresh supplies from China. Hopefully by the the Spring (and the running season), stocks will be refreshed.
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