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Subject: 
Re: "cat whisker" trip switch
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Sun, 17 Oct 1999 22:50:51 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Steven Barile writes:
Hi All,
   I was playing around with Mindstorms tonight and was working on the
automated trolley line. I have been looking for alternatives to the light
sensors (the ambient light can kill ya).

Before I add my 2 cents worth, I have zero experience with Mindstorms light
sensors.  That said, have you tried shading the sensor, especially from
overhead light.  Are Mindstorms light sensors similiar to those used in other
forms of model railroading?  It seems to me the light sensor would be a lot
easier to work with.  Don't know if this helps but, good luck.

- Jim

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  "cat whisker" trip switch
 
Hi All, I was playing around with Mindstorms tonight and was working on the automated trolley line. I have been looking for alternatives to the light sensors (the ambient light can kill ya). I was thinking about touch sensors but just plopping a (...) (25 years ago, 17-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)

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