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Re: RCX track Reader
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lugnet.robotics
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Mon, 6 Mar 2000 02:26:03 GMT
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Rebel Transcanner wrote:
> Dean Husby wrote in message <38C30277.69F0306E@akasa.bc.ca>...
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> > I've created an RCX Train system. I've got everything working
> > wonderfully except the track reader.
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> > Has anyone come up with a good way of reading the location of the track
> > with the RCX on board the train?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Dean
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> Heehee... (^:
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> I posted some pictures of my model of the MATRA VAL system, and for that I
> positioned a light sensor vertically, facing down, to look at a 1x8 white
> plate put in the stations. Begining of the white plate signals decel. while
> the end of it signals the vehicle to stop. Acceleration is done over the
> period of about one second.
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> http://www.oxford.net/~hendryjr/temp/
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> Iain
The problem I've had attempting that is that the clearance for the switching
points is not enough.
Plus as the train enters a corner it moves out of alignment with the track.
Also, with the points the light sensor is too long to make it.
Maybe with my latest design (Custom wagon plate) I can make another hole for it
to fit...
Dean
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| Dean Husby wrote in message <38C30277.69F0306E@a....bc.ca>... (...) Heehee... (^: I posted some pictures of my model of the MATRA VAL system, and for that I positioned a light sensor vertically, facing down, to look at a 1x8 white plate put in the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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