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In lugnet.lego, Scott Wardlaw wrote:
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> Chris's Bluetooth suggestion is a good one. It got me to thinking about another
> possible problem with wireless control. At larger Train Shows, if the wireless
> waves travel too far they could effect the wireless trains on surrounding
> exhibits.
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Has anyone adapted two NXT units to drive a train yet? One NXT as a controller
talks bluetooth to the other NXT that drives the train. The NXT that drives the
train could be either attached to the track or onboard the train.
I've been itching to try it but I only have one NXT and I'm not that familiar
with the programming interface. Of course the NXT is a bit big, but it might
just fit in boxcar or some sort and then run a wire up to the engine.
Cheers,
Ben Fleskes
Big Ben Bricks LLC
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| (...) Not exactly, that I know of, *yet*... The biggest problem in running a train would be hiding the NXT - I saw only one good solution to hiding the RCX in a boxcar, and the NXT is bigger, as are the motors. You could use an old motor (or even a (...) (17 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| Chris brings home a good point. 9V is what it is, probably because of the powered rails. No other LEGO Train system has that. However, I do beleive that one day very soon (if not already) battery technology will allow more power than can be safely (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains)
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