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Re: LEGO 9V Train Communication II
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:13:08 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Brian Davis wrote:
> True, but given the amount of money spent on the large (or even medium sized)
> layouts, I'm surprised the cost is too much of a barrier. At S@H right now, you
> could grab an NXT & a rechargeable battery set for $189 (less if you already
> have enough transformers). Add an IRLink for $47, and you have a DIY three-train
> control system for $236*. Not cheap, but when I look at the cost of the track,
> rolling stock, and brickscaping (!) that people will pay for, I'd be surprised
> if this is too great a barrier. How much does a DCC controller cost, $30-$40 or
> so per train or device? So for an LDCC system, you need a minimum of the 1.0 RCX
> ($50 if you wait for it on eBay) and three decoders (another $90 to $120 or
> so?), so you're already edging towards $200.
Brian, the more I read this, the more I am with you. I think I really need to
re-think my LEGO budget for next year...
Three trains sounds like fair enough to me, since our house is not supposed to
grow and the trains need some space to be guided through by the NXT.
Jerry
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| (...) I've got to say if I muttered those words aloud, my wife would likely come at me with a large blunt object :). But I agree - I need to lay hands on an IR train and start working out more of this myself as well. (16 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) I'm pretty sure the RCX could be programmed to throw PF control messages... and while this would be a lot cheaper from a HW standpoint at the moment, I'm not sure it would be long-term. Right now the RCX is cheap(er) on eBay, but as they (...) (16 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.trains)
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