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| (...) I have been working on a different project toward the same end-- improved train layout automation, and I have had similar questions as to whether it is worth the effort for the small number of people who might actually benefit from it. Since (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Digitrax DZ123
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| (...) of (...) I just (...) that this (...) the (...) sites (...) Here's a link to Loys Toys (in Arkansas!!!) and some "street" prices: (URL) (also from Arkansas!) LOL (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: Roundhouse project
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| (...) The idea is solid. However if I check the pictures of the first models the height is too low for many models... I'd make it at least 2 bricks higher, the LEGO Caboose might do nice as a try-out, or the 4551 with panto's up. Also, what happens (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
| | | | | RE: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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| (...) Dave, don't take ALL the fun out of driving your trains :-) How about being able to focus on just one train that you control, but automate things so the OTHER trains don't hit yours? Your description was great, except that it involves MANY (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
| | | | | Re: LEGO Track Geometry page
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| (...) This is great. It's so great I put it in the header of the newsgroup. however I think it's missing some other info, specifically some of the diagonal stuff that was asked about recently and a few other tricks. I'd love to see it enhanced to (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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| In lugnet.trains, Ralph Hempel wrote: <snip> (...) Now here's a thought--a truly automated layout, such as the following-- The RCX has sensors (either light or magnetic/light (as Jeff Elliot made up) to detect the trains as they pass) connected to (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
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| All, As I've mentioned before, I have a version of pbForth firmware for the RCX that allows you to control trains modified with DCC controllers. The benefit of pbForth is that you can write, test, and debug your application interactively using (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
| | | | | Roundhouse project
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| I've always had fun building various roundhouses for my trains. Now for something bigger - The Roundhouse Project. I've developed a standard design for a single bay. Each bay can be connected to another to make a roundhouse with two, three, or as (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: LEGO Track Geometry page
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| (...) Interesting stuff. I wan't aware of the 12-straight model. Mathematically, I can see this works because of two things: 1. The two curves at either end do the job of a thirteenth straight aligned on this diagonal. 2. The result is a 5-12-13 (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Holiday shopping? Think about Train Power Stuff...
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| Note that Target likes to clearance all their "Winter Holiday" power cords after Xmas, often just because they're green. I picked up several of the "cross" splitters January for about $.25-.50 if I remember right. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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