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The control rod kit includes all of the parts that you need to connect one BullFrog turnout control to your control panel, including:
- 1 - 36" length of Control Rod (both outer and inner rods)
- 1 - Z Bend Connector
- 1 - Installation wrench (To screw the control rod onto the Z bend connector)
- 1 - Plain Knob kit
Connecting the control rod is a simple matter of installing the Z Bend connector into the BullFrog, inserting the outer control rod (red) into the BullFrog control rod mount (it is a press fit), and then screwing the inner control rod (yellow) into the Z Bend connector.
Control Rod mounted in layout fascia.
The control rod is mounted to the back of your control panel by inserting into a pair of laser cut bushings glued to the front and back of the fascia. The knob is then screwed into the end of the yellow control rod. The knob comes unassembled but can be put together in a few minutes with a bit of white glue.
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The BullFrog Switch Machine and Accessories
This all-in-one document provides complete instructions for assembling the BullFrog Manual Turnout Control, TadPole Remote Control Rod Mount, Control Rod Hanger/Joiner, Control Rod Kit, The SideWinder, and Decorative Knobs.
The BullFrog Manual Turnout Control
One of the least expensive manual turnout controls available anywhere; the BullFrog offers all the same features as more expensive turnout controls. It includes a full selection of options and accessories. This overview video explains how the system works.
Building The BullFrog Turnout Control - Part 1
Here Tim demonstrates how to put together the unassembled version of the BullFrog.
Building The BullFrog Turnout Control - Part 2
Here Tim demonstrates how to put together the unassembled version of the BullFrog.
Building The BullFrog Turnout Control - Part 3
Here Tim demonstrates how to put together the unassembled version of the BullFrog.
BullFrog Control Rod Kit
The control rod kit includes all of the parts that you will need to connect the BullFrog manual turnout control to your front panel.
BullFrog Dual Actuator For Free-Mo Layouts
The BullFrog Dual Actuator makes it easy to switch the BullFrog switch machine from both sides of your layout. Designed for Free-mo modules, the actuator can be used on any type of layout where you need to control the BullFrog manual turnout control from two locations.
BullFrog Manual Turnout Control - Stress Testing
Before releasing our new BullFrog manual turnout control, we built this test jig to stress test the design. After 100,000 cycles, the BullFrog showed no significant signs of wear. To simulate switching stress, we restrained the switch wire, which broke after 10,000 cycles, while the BullFrog was no worse for wear.
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Guest Reviewer –
A great way to activate the Bullfrog from a longer distance.
Alan Mueller (verified owner) –
control rods are eay o install and use.
Nick Dukellis (verified owner) –
Another quality item!
Jay Dotterer (verified owner) –
I have installed almost twenty control rod kits within the past six months, both 18" and 36" All were easy to install and work flawlessly. One 36" kit required a support mid way - the turnout was at a sharp angle - to prevent the control rod from flexing.
Geoffrey Shipton (verified owner) –
Worked perfectly!