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Re: LEGO 9V Train Communication II
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:10:52 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Remko Stift wrote:
> wrote on the Dutch Lego forum the following:
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> - infrared control;
One interesting possibility is an IR remote that does not have to have a
constant signal to work. In other words, have the remote send commands that
change the state of the train, but not need to continuously send a "go forward"
command or similar. That would solve the "long dark tunnel" problem as well.
> - rechargeable battery;
Good. I wonder if it will be related to the NXT Li-ion battery. There's good
(rechargeable, light weight) as well as bad (limited shelf life) issues there,
so I hope a non-rechargeable option is available as well.
> - stepless speedcontrol from new remote;
> - new PF is already in preproduction fase;
> - cables not attached to motors;
> - seperate receivers;
> - multiple channel receivers i.e. lights can
> be controlled independant from speed.
Now speaking as a Mindstorms type... *very* good. The questions start popping up
fast. Two off the top of my head:
- Stepless (continuous?) speed control: That could imply PWM from the
receiver(s), so "smarter" receivers at least. Same for multi-channel receivers.
- Motors without attached cord: Not more flexible for building & wiring, but
perhaps implying a two-ended PF cord, or perhaps using a hybrid cord with a
different connector (NXT?)
> I already use the IR remote with my track
> powered motors, which is great fun...
How do you do that?
--
Brian Davis
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| (...) Ummm.... except that you lose control when the train goes into a tunnel, or you have areas of unreliable control on your layout. Losing control in a tunnel would be a big deal for "serious" model railroaders that like off-stage "staging" (...) (16 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO 9V Train Communication II
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| (...) The Lego workshop participant from the Netherlands wrote on the Dutch Lego forum the following: - infrared control; - rechargeable battery; - track the same as current, maybe curves with bigger radius; - stepless speedcontrol from new remote; (...) (16 years ago, 13-Dec-07, to lugnet.trains)
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