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Re: All plastic track
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lugnet.trains
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Date:
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Thu, 18 Aug 2005 21:40:10 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Mathew Clayson wrote:
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I’ll second every thing John said above. I’ve already built a couple of small
RC train projects. And I can’t wait to hack the new system as well.
I also apluad the idea of cheaper train sets (plastic track), as I already
have a ton of curved track and 9v controllers.
And I can’t wait to play with the new LF train edition.
Mat
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I’m eager to see it too. Being able to put a remote controlled battery train on
the same track as a 9V one sounds like fun. Though not if Jon Reynolds is doing
it...
I think best would be an IR start/stop control, so that the train keeps running
even when line-of-sight is lost. Although a timeout is probably a good idea for
a product aimed at young children, being able to extend it or de-activate it
would be a nice touch.
Another thing I’d love to see is an auxiliary 9V output from the motor under
remote control. Instead of building lights or a horn into the control unit,
have at least one as a separate 9V connector. Then those of us who want to hack
the thing can use it for automatic uncouplers, winches, opening doors...?
Jason R
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| (...) I'll second every thing John said above. I've already built a couple of small RC train projects. And I can't wait to hack the new system as well. I also apluad the idea of cheaper train sets (plastic track), as I already have a ton of curved (...) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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