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(...) Oh, and now I own Clickits... How far I have fallen.... It was like 60 percent off!!! That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.... Dave K (19 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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at Zellers for $1.58 each Exxxxxcellent price... The Zellers I was at actually had stock of the 'good ones' too--the ISD, imperial shuttle, Sith whatever, and that walking thingy from ep 2 or 3... Dave K (19 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) [snip] (...) Try adding a few lights on to the output in addition to the track connector - this will use some of the power and slow the train down. I think this is what Tom Cook did to slow down some RCX controled trolleys that we had in a (...) (19 years ago, 14-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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, (...) (19 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 (19 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 (...) (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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(...) Dacta still has them? I can't seem to get 'em from Spectrum... Dave K (19 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dacta has them for $10 (US). So, I'd say $10 (US) Steve (19 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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if you're bidding on polarity switches on eBay, how much would you pay for 1? Just curious... Dave K (19 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That is still better than the pick-a-brick at the Mastermind at Yonge Ave. I emailed them before the weekend to confirm the location, but it is actually gone from the store. The sale guy there said it created too much mess and they sent the (...) (19 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) well... hardly ever. (19 years ago, 13-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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