minifixerupper Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Does anyone have any thoughts on the difference between the Cir-Kit and Creative Reproductions 2Scale lighting systems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 They both use tapewire systems. CR2 uses a different transformer and junction splice. That's all I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minifixerupper Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thanks, I saw a tutorial from Dollhouses Trains and More that recommended switching to CR2, but when I checked their online store, they only sell Circuit kits and materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I actually talked to this guy at the Atlanta Mini Show and saw his stuff. He has some pretty neat things. Just like with Cirkit, you can use tape or round wire. He has some cool little things like a replacement for the junction splice, terminal blocks, toggle switches, switching relay controller, and a remote control. His components would make a lighting system very customizable, like if you wanted your lights to operate separately. People (like me) that like electrical toys and doo-dads would enjoy some of his products. He was nice and was glad to tell you about anything, and you can tell he's the engineer/designer. I'm sure if you contacted him he'd be happy to talk to you. I have been eyeing his working ceiling fans for a couple years on eBay, so I was happy to finally get to see and purchase one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minifixerupper Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thank you so much for this info! I am leaning towards his products because they seem to be very flexible, yet fairly simple. I am especially interested in having the lights operate separately. I will let you know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minikelli Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 If you look up Happily Ever After on the web, or on Facebook if you're on there -- she swears by CR2 systems, and has a pretty good relationship to contact him if you can't do so directly. Lorilee has also always been quick and quite good in answering questions in regards to this system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minifixerupper Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Fantastic! You are all so helpful, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniaddicted Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Martha - I love his adaptor and power cord, they replace the junction splice and transformer. Hate that junction splice, it's too often the cause of electrical trouble. Some very helpful videos here https://www.dollhousestrainsandmore.com/pages/how-to-videos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, miniaddicted said: Martha - I love his adaptor and power cord, they replace the junction splice and transformer. Hate that junction splice, it's too often the cause of electrical trouble. Some very helpful videos here https://www.dollhousestrainsandmore.com/pages/how-to-videos That's the video I am always looking for but can't find. It is the best tutorial for lighting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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