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Re: New Press Release about Power Function Trains
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:17:11 GMT
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Eric Kingsley wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Dave Sterling wrote:
> > Does anyone have any thoughts on this? I know it probably won't be an issue
> > right away since most people will probably stick with mainly 9V for the time
> > being. But at some point...it will be an issue.
> >
> > -Dave
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> I agree that IR is not ideal for all the reasons previously listed. I hope WiFi
> is a consideration for a later release. Line of site controlers just are not
> practical for large layouts but I would guess we will find a way to manage. The
> limited frequencies/channels are also a concern.
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> I am sure we will find a way to adjust even if it causes pain initially.
The nice thing is that the IRLink is a module by itself and there
is nothing preventing LEGO from making a module that accepts radio
signals in the future.
Probably, I'd end up suggesting Bluetooth or Zigbee over Wifi, or even
a proprietary solution like the old Cybermaster, but that's more
FCC work than you can imagine...
Ralph
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