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Simple RC Throttle
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 13 Apr 2004 06:43:24 GMT
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Just another thought or two...
I tried running a non-DCC locomotive (i.e. one with a regular train motor :-) by
hooking the RC receiver’s output directly to the track. You get 3 speeds
forward and reverse: real slow, medium, and full speed. No doubt the batteries
would probably wear out pretty quick, especially with a long train, but it
really is neat that Lego is so modular that things like this are possible.
Another idea would be to use the forward/reverse lever on the RC remote to
control a Technic minimotor that turns the dial on a train speed controller
using some clever gearing (I seem to remember someone using an RCX to do just
that very thing). Also, since the RC receiver has a built in motor to control
steering, this could be used to throw a polarity switch which in turn powers a
motorized turnout. Lots of possibilities!
Ok, enough rambling from me... :-)
Cheers,
Mark
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| (...) I believe a full sized motor was used, and I believe it was MichLTC's own Steve Ringe at the meeting before last. There may have been others though. (21 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Simple RC Throttle for LDCC
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| Having recently acquired the 8376 Hot Flame RC Car... [LEGOSet 8376] ...it didn't take too long before I got to thinking about how this bit of gadgetry might be useful in the train environment. :-) So, here's the idea: (URL) Yep, that's a micromotor (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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