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Re: 9V Train Motor Being Discontinued?
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 28 Mar 2006 19:43:56 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Todd Thuma wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Eric Kingsley wrote:
Oh, and I was misled. I thought the trains were radio controlled. Apprently,
they are Infra-RED controlled. I mistakenly put radio in my post. I revise my
statement in the EE Degree. I will now need a Masters Degree in Electrical
Engineering to make my computer control the IR on the train.
Has anyone inquired why IR was used and not radio? Something I read in a robot
magazine said IR was more expensive than radio control.
Sorry, for the mistake.
Todd
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| (...) Todd- IR is cheaper and easier than R/C. R/C requires regulatory approval in many places (like the US) and frequencies must vary with country. IR can be the same everywhere and requires no approvals. Of course IR has the disadvantage of being (...) (18 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Eric, The poll is a great idea. I have posted below answers to your three items. I have also added a few survey items that I humbly submit for you to include. 1. Would your club disband or significantly cut back on public appearances? (List (...) (18 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains)
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