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Re: Model of MATRA's VAL System
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lugnet.robotics
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Sat, 4 Mar 2000 01:53:03 GMT
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Rebel Transcanner wrote:
> Hello,
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> MATRA of France makes an automated light-rail system employing rubber tyres
> for guidance and support, which runs on what essentially looks like a
> concrete trough (although a little more complicated). Systems in existance
> include Lille and Toulouse. They're automated and employ two-car trainsets.
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> I've always been fascinated with such systems, so I thought I'd have a go at
> building an automated system. After all, I hadn't played with my 7722 in
> ages, so why not put the track to use...?
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> Here's a video of my first attempt.
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> http://www.oxford.net/~hendryjr/temp/metro.avi
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> I've uploaded pictures of the bogies and car to the /temp directory too:
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> http://www.oxford.net/~hendryjr/temp/
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> The RCX and drive motor is hidden within the cabin.
Nice AVI! I quite enjoyed it!
Good Show.
Dean
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