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Subject:	Re: RCX Train Sensor
Newsgroups:	lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains
Date:	Sat, 3 May 2003 03:42:27 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes: > Today I thought of using a magnet to detect a train. Guess what? It > works like a charm. > > The sensor uses only Lego parts, fits in a 6x8x2 volume, and nestles > snugly under a straight track. > > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/jeffe/Train/TrainSensor/trainsensor3.jpg > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/jeffe/Train/TrainSensor/trainsensor1.jpg Wow that is really cool. I'm all for setting up the Altenburg loop to use this. Althought, since the train station is on your side I don't really need to do anything. :-) Derek

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		Re: RCX Train Sensor
(...) Thanks, Derek. Tell you what: I'll do the sensors, but I'll need you to do the roads ;) Jeff E (22 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)

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		RCX Train Sensor
I was languishing at home today with a cold, and I got to thinking about running trains with an RCX. I've been dreaming of having one or two trains automated to pull into a station, wait, pull out again, etc. But all this hinges on having the RCX (...) (22 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)

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