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(...) loop divided into 2 power blocks, rather than one as in the above diagram. With 3 power blocks you can always switch the block the train is heading toward to be compatible with the block it is in so there is never a gap to cross. Once the (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Yes, you can automate the reversing loops. In fact, using the RCX to do so should be fairly simple, except that it takes 2 of them to do it. (Just using 1 rail for now-) (rcx a)rail-gap-rail(rcx b) The two of them set the polarity the same, such (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Urp, in the below, when i posted it before, none of the urls are clickable! Sorry about that. And "snip" inside angle brackets IS clickable.... I'm confused. XFUT admin.nntp... (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.nntp)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: <snip> Regarding reverse loops and DCC I seem to recall that it's possible to automate them so you don't have to cut gaps that the motor has to coast across See this track diagram (URL) consider what (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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So a few friends gather--talk of DCC comes up. Well, I just happen to have a DCC compiled RCX in my dufflebag and 3 converted LEGO motors (with engines that look remarkably similar to mine--oh wait, they were mine...) So we set up an impromtu layout (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hey folks, Summer 2003 is going to be plain supper wacked out insane* for us here in rtlToronto. Here's an agenda for the next few months. Refer to it as it will be the official place for info: (URL) June 13th will be our next dinner, same place, (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) if you're not sure, I can think of a foolproof way to find out. It requires the Go Train, 6 or 8 more straight track and a regulator. :D Jeff E (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <hollynorth@bellnet.ca> wrote in message news:3ED7A71E.E3B8FD...lnet.ca... (...) If by "Special pictures" you mean 32 MByte ACIS files of manifold covers for automation integration, then yes. Iain (who had to download the frigin' thing (...) (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:HFpxx3.6At@lugnet.com... (...) +Doom@Dave Iain (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Mark Riley wrote: <snip> (...) Well, after a few hours of "extensive tests"... I have come to the following conclusion-- This is the greatest thing since LEGO came out with 9v trains and the RCX. Forget the track cleaner (...) (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Thanks for the nice comments, Dave. (...) track? (...) Yes, the humming is "normal" - my sample base being two RCXs. :-) Sorta reminds me of that buzzing you hear around high voltage power lines. (...) being (...) track--I (...) Can a (...) control (...) (21 years ago, 31-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> Seriously, the hardest part is getting all those plastic tabs off the bottom so you can get the thing open. My controllers were ultra tiny and cost me 44.95 per at Modellers Choice in upper Hamilton (Upper James b/w Rymal and (...) (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm thinking you might get credit for swapping a DCC motor for one without, Mister handy-with-an-iron. :) (...) (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: <snip> (...) Well, that's 3 motors. That's all the microcontrollers I purchased. I only have 4 motors anyway... Might have to work that thing out with Jeff E for more. Let me just say, I just (...) (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) www.brickfest.com nuff said! (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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ok, i give up what are you talking about? (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I burst out laughing when I saw that. I'm watching the intro thinking, why doesn't he have a stud on his head. Then the 2x2 lands on him, oh its a bump. Very cute. Derek (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Well, Some Totally Awesome Stupendous Guy by the name of Mark posted the other day talking about getting an RCX to be the DCC for train layouts... I can throw around a soldering iron with the best of em so I went up to my local hobby shop, picked me (...) (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) WOW, high speed, in ayr. who'd-a-thunk. now you can get your "special pictures" that much faster. (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Everybody's favourite part take-out robot company just got high speed internet! Rockin'! BTW, anyone who posts with this FTX jazz will have doom wished upon them. When did fixed width without markup go out of style? Sigh. Iain (21 years ago, 29-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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