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Re: Loading cargo from and to train electrically
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lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains
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Date:
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Tue, 17 Jan 2006 11:14:12 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Elroy Davis wrote:
> I played a bit with stopping a train at a station. I had a loop of track
> powered off from a normal speed regulator. One section of track next to the
> stop was isolated elecrically by putting tape over the rails before connecting
> them. I powered this single section of track off from the RCX, which would
> allow me to stop and start it.
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> As you mentioned, this leaves two motor outputs. I was thinking of using one to
> power a forklift-shaped pusher to load the train, and another to unload. I
> hadn't really though much about the cargo slipping off the waggon on other parts
> of the layout though. Using tiles, I can see how the cargo might slide off the
> car if it takes a corner too quickly. I might have to play with that a bit.
>
> -Elroy
Funny how oceans apart we come up with the same ideas. I stopped using light
sensors for the RCX and laterly use an isolated track to stop trains at two
stations. The third ouput being used for a level crossing.
I really like the loader idea, and the suggestion of mini-figures on a plate was
awesome.
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