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Subject:	Re: Thoughts on Battery-powered IR-controlled trains
Newsgroups:	lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego
Date:	Sat, 14 Jan 2006 14:49:16 GMT
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what if the operating system was something like the rokenbok line? they have a central hub with hand controllers that use miniature 'walkie talkies' to control individual units. although, commands are only delivered while communication is maintained with a specific unit. if the actual train receiver maintained the speed after communication was lost, you could operate numerous trains simultaneously. this would be great with no real hardward mods required, but the main control hub could be pricey. i guess we'll have to WAIT and see:( I HATE WAITING!!!!!

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		Re: Thoughts on Battery-powered IR-controlled trains
(...) Actualy, so can a remote. The IR signal from the RCX is fairly "bright" (i.e.- you don't need the RCX pointed right into the Manas IR receive units to function, it can be bounced off other objects). (...) We don't, although I suspect strongly (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)

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