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| (...) We have been using an RCX to control trains running back and forth on a track which has a terminus at each end, not a loop. (To make this sensorless, there are diodes inserted in the track at each end so trains can power out of the station, (...) (21 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) layout. They can also be constructed to sit beside the track if you don't space under the track. Derek (21 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (...) (21 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 (...) (21 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 (...) (21 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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