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Re: An idea concerning the new RC trains and a new RCX
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Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:04:07 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Christian Treczoks wrote:
> Hi, all,
>
> I know this might just be a shot in the blue sky, but anyway:
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> Lego is most propably working on a new RCX system. At the Legofan site,
> there is a discussion about things that should be in a new RCX, and
> someone mentioned Bluetooth as a wireless communication system for a
> next-gen RCX.
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> That made me thinking about an idea:
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> WHAT IF the next RCX had Bluetooth
> AND the remote controlled L-cheapo gauge trains would work with
> Bluetooth, too (instead of the quite problem-susceptible IR)?
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> - One could control train motors as auxiliary motors in an
> RCX-controlled model without wasting IO-ports.
> - One could control trains with an RCX or PC - making the new
> train system about as professional as some of the DCC systems.
> - One could set up a train setting that uses RCXs for additional
> general purpose interfacing, like controlling signals, cranes,
> whatever, and communicates with the trains on the set.
> - One could use the trains original remote control to steer an
> RCX-controlled model.
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> Now, that would make a real _system_ again, and it would make the new
> L-cheapo gauge system very interesting even for the diehard professional
> trainhead ;-)
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> PLMKWYT!
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> Yours, Christian
Well - I am not thrilled with your references to the train as "el cheapo". Lego
is a company that has to make money (the whole point of a company). They are
making new trains in a direction that will make the train more affordable to a
larger audience. I distinctly remember Lego Execs stating that the existing
metal railed track will NOT be discontinued when they were at Brickfest. So, I
suggest you look at this as a new product that you might not be interested in
instead of flinging around terms like "el cheapo".
That being said - yes it would be neat if the RC train ran on bluetooth...I
could control the train from my Blackberry :)
The thing is, an RCX is probably not very size compatible for a train, and in a
next generation RCX, I would expect more I/O which certainly wouldn't reduce its
size any...a neat idea nonetheless.
Bryan
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