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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) See, this is why I like Chris--we both think along the same lines... I did try this, with various delays on power on and power off--eitehr the train is too jumpy, doesn't move, or still (...) (19 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) sorry Brian, I stand by my original statement, I WISH "C" was as easy to grok as BASIC. My understanding from Dave, was that he was just looking for a way to slow an unloaded car down. Either way, software exists to "roll your own" PWM. as to (...) (19 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool to know. (...) Then you need another bank of sensors, perhaps, to tell you when a train is coming "near" the siding, for instance. Cruise speed until near a siding, then slow speed to approach siding, and finally "creeping" speed to (...) (19 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ... (...) ... (...) Add cars to the train. Then, the speeds will make more of a difference. If you're using the Swan firmware, you may have more control over the motor speed. I think there's a setting for power/break instead of the normal (...) (19 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) have you tried making your own PWM speed setting in NQC? 5 X = ?? Y = ?? 10 ? CLR 20 motor A ON 30 wait x 40 motor A OFF 50 wait Y 60 goto 20 Man I wish NQC was that easy. either way you get the idea. you can PWM the RCX yourself and control (...) (19 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Brian Davis wrote: <snip> (...) I think there are a few variables--I saw the videos of the GBC--that's what inspired me, btw--and it's a pretty big loop--therefore more resistance in the rails. I'm running a pretty small (...) (19 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hehe. Yeah, when my son & I got our first train, we ran it off the regulator for about 30 seconds before trying the RCX thing. The next 10 minutes was spent seeing who could "throw" the train motor the furthest. (...) Hmm. As I recall, I could (...) (19 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You want some fun?? Try this some time-- Take one RCX (preferably with AC adapter) Take one Train track connecting wire. Connect wire to Port A (or B or C--matters not) Connect leads to train track Put locomotive on train track. Now, get a RCX (...) (19 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) switches for the same price as the 2 that went in the auction I was bidding on... Thanks Steve! Dave K (19 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) (19 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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