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Zhengrong Zang wrote:
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> I got tracks and train set recent, now I am planing to make motorize
> switch point, level crossing, cargo crane, and so on,
> I want to refer all other information and instructions from train
> experts, does any tell me where I can find most useful contents about
> these?
There are other automated points out there, and mine copy some of the features
seen on those points.
http://cmasi.chem.tulane.edu/~lego/NOLTC/tech/technology.htm
Chris
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I had read your design, but you said the house will be separated from the track
after about a half dozen cycles if it is operated at power settings 5 and 6...
What do you mean? is it useful auto switch point if I understood your meaning?
Zhengrong
Christopher Masi wrote:
> Zhengrong Zang wrote:
> >
> > I got tracks and train set recent, now I am planing to make motorize
> > switch point, level crossing, cargo crane, and so on,
> > I want to refer all other information and instructions from train
> > experts, does any tell me where I can find most useful contents about
> > these?
>
> There are other automated points out there, and mine copy some of the features
> seen on those points.
>
> http://cmasi.chem.tulane.edu/~lego/NOLTC/tech/technology.htm
>
> Chris
> --
> PGP public key available upon request.
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Zhengrong Zang wrote:
>
> I had read your design, but you said the house will be separated from the track
> after about a half dozen cycles if it is operated at power settings 5 and 6...
> What do you mean? is it useful auto switch point if I understood your meaning?
>
> Zhengrong
>
> Christopher Masi wrote:
>
> > Zhengrong Zang wrote:
> > >
> > > I got tracks and train set recent, now I am planing to make motorize
> > > switch point, level crossing, cargo crane, and so on,
> > > I want to refer all other information and instructions from train
> > > experts, does any tell me where I can find most useful contents about
> > > these?
> >
> > There are other automated points out there, and mine copy some of the features
> > seen on those points.
> >
> > http://cmasi.chem.tulane.edu/~lego/NOLTC/tech/technology.htm
> >
> > Chris
> > --
> > PGP public key available upon request.
The point works reliably at power settings of 1 or 2 (the first or second notch
on the LEGO speed regulator), but if you turn up the power on the LEGO speed
regulator to 5 or 6, the motor that moves the point will pop off.
Chris
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Here are some pics from a design I just finished about 1 month ago. It will
stay together for several hundred cycles. It's controlled by mind storms.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=SEBarile under points
SteveB
In lugnet.trains, Zhengrong Zang writes:
> I had read your design, but you said the house will be separated from the track
> after about a half dozen cycles if it is operated at power settings 5 and 6...
> What do you mean? is it useful auto switch point if I understood your meaning?
>
> Zhengrong
>
> Christopher Masi wrote:
>
> > Zhengrong Zang wrote:
> > >
> > > I got tracks and train set recent, now I am planing to make motorize
> > > switch point, level crossing, cargo crane, and so on,
> > > I want to refer all other information and instructions from train
> > > experts, does any tell me where I can find most useful contents about
> > > these?
> >
> > There are other automated points out there, and mine copy some of the features
> > seen on those points.
> >
> > http://cmasi.chem.tulane.edu/~lego/NOLTC/tech/technology.htm
> >
> > Chris
> > --
> > PGP public key available upon request.
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Can you show me the instruction and NQC program? I want to refer them.
BTW do you have any other MOC for level crossing, automation train by RCX or Scout?
Zhengrong
sebarile-MOBL wrote:
> Here are some pics from a design I just finished about 1 month ago. It will
> stay together for several hundred cycles. It's controlled by mind storms.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=SEBarile under points
>
> SteveB
>
> In lugnet.trains, Zhengrong Zang writes:
> > I had read your design, but you said the house will be separated from the track
> > after about a half dozen cycles if it is operated at power settings 5 and 6...
> > What do you mean? is it useful auto switch point if I understood your meaning?
> >
> > Zhengrong
> >
> > Christopher Masi wrote:
> >
> > > Zhengrong Zang wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I got tracks and train set recent, now I am planing to make motorize
> > > > switch point, level crossing, cargo crane, and so on,
> > > > I want to refer all other information and instructions from train
> > > > experts, does any tell me where I can find most useful contents about
> > > > these?
> > >
> > > There are other automated points out there, and mine copy some of the features
> > > seen on those points.
> > >
> > > http://cmasi.chem.tulane.edu/~lego/NOLTC/tech/technology.htm
> > >
> > > Chris
> > > --
> > > PGP public key available upon request.
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Zhengrong Zang wrote:
> Can you show me the instruction and NQC program? I want to refer them.
> BTW do you have any other MOC for level crossing, automation train by RCX or Scout?
I do. I was waiting until our new VLC page is finished but it's taking ages.
http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/temppics/traincrossing/
Shows 4 pictures and one ~900k avi of it in action.
I used LED's for the Lights and standard Lego Lamps for the emitters.
I used Photo Transistors for the pick ups across the track. This way when the light
beam was broken the arms when down.
I put the NQC program in that directory as well.
Dean
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You said you used LED's for the Lights and standard Lego Lamps, what do you mean? if you
used LEGO lamps, why do you still use LED?
Zhengrong
Dean Husby wrote:
> Zhengrong Zang wrote:
>
> > Can you show me the instruction and NQC program? I want to refer them.
> > BTW do you have any other MOC for level crossing, automation train by RCX or Scout?
>
> I do. I was waiting until our new VLC page is finished but it's taking ages.
>
> http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/temppics/traincrossing/
>
> Shows 4 pictures and one ~900k avi of it in action.
>
> I used LED's for the Lights and standard Lego Lamps for the emitters.
> I used Photo Transistors for the pick ups across the track. This way when the light
> beam was broken the arms when down.
>
> I put the NQC program in that directory as well.
>
> Dean
> --
> Coin-Op's For Sale!: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/coin-op.html
> Dean's Lego Workshop: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/lego_wr.html
> Vancouver Lego Club: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc
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Zhengrong Zang wrote:
> You said you used LED's for the Lights and standard Lego Lamps, what do you mean? if you
> used LEGO lamps, why do you still use LED?
The RED LED's are for the crossing lights. The LEGO Lamps were used for the sensor on one
side of the track and a photo transistor on the other. When the train went between the two
it activates.
Dean
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Could you tell me if you need a metal condenser before LEGO lamp?
Zhengrong
Dean Husby wrote:
> Zhengrong Zang wrote:
>
> > You said you used LED's for the Lights and standard Lego Lamps, what do you mean? if you
> > used LEGO lamps, why do you still use LED?
>
> The RED LED's are for the crossing lights. The LEGO Lamps were used for the sensor on one
> side of the track and a photo transistor on the other. When the train went between the two
> it activates.
>
> Dean
> --
> Coin-Op's For Sale!: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/coin-op.html
> Dean's Lego Workshop: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/lego_wr.html
> Vancouver Lego Club: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc
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Zhengrong Zang wrote:
> Could you tell me if you need a metal condenser before LEGO lamp?
Metal Condenser???
If you mean the plastic silver reflectors, yes I used those. OTher then that it was just a 9v
power source.
Dean
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I thought is made by metal. Anyway, is it possible if you don't use it, I mean if the light
sensor is still activable?
Zhengrong
Dean Husby wrote:
> Zhengrong Zang wrote:
>
> > Could you tell me if you need a metal condenser before LEGO lamp?
>
>
> Metal Condenser???
>
> If you mean the plastic silver reflectors, yes I used those. OTher then that it was just a 9v
> power source.
>
> Dean
> --
> Coin-Op's For Sale!: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/coin-op.html
> Dean's Lego Workshop: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/lego_wr.html
> Vancouver Lego Club: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc
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Zhengrong Zang wrote:
> I thought is made by metal. Anyway, is it possible if you don't use it, I mean if the light
> sensor is still activable?
The reflector lets you "beam" light directly at the sensor, I'm not sure how well it will work
without it.
You can get one in the http://guide.lugnet.com/set/3801 3801 Ultimate Accessory Set
They also are in the Studio Movie sets... Time Twisters etc...
I've got a few extras, if you want one email me.
Dean
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Do you know that plastic silver reflector's part number or official name?
Zhengrong
Dean Husby wrote:
> Zhengrong Zang wrote:
>
> > Could you tell me if you need a metal condenser before LEGO lamp?
>
>
> Metal Condenser???
>
> If you mean the plastic silver reflectors, yes I used those. OTher then that it was just a 9v
> power source.
>
> Dean
> --
> Coin-Op's For Sale!: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/coin-op.html
> Dean's Lego Workshop: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm/lego_wr.html
> Vancouver Lego Club: http://www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc
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