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Re: multi train dogbone
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 14 Aug 2000 02:18:53 GMT
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Dan,
Very clever layout. How is the RCX deturning when to let the next train go? Is
it timed or is it using a sensor to figure out if the track was clear. I would
be curious to see how this worked with longer trains, ones with a few pieces
of rolling stock.
The issue I ran into with my non-LEGO controled layout was the the light
sensors were detecting the gaps between cars and assuming the the coast was
clear when it really wasn't. So I ended up setting up parameters that said the
the light sensor had to be clear for a selected amount of time (aprox 5s). I
was wondering if you were able (or did) anything like this with your layout.
jt
In lugnet.trains, Dan Boger writes:
> Hey all,
>
> Here's something we've [1] been working on for our next show... It's a
> dogbone shaped track, that runs 3 trains on it at once, without collisions.
> It's pure LEGO, no modifications, and needs only one RCX. The center
> section of track switches polarity, cause it runs trains in both
> directions.
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> Here's a few mpegs of the actions:
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> http://www.peeron.com/pics/loop/
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> and if anyone knows how to turn them sideways, please let me know! :)
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> :)
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> Dan
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> [1] Jenn, me and Tom Cook
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| (...) This layout was designed as a tolly line, so it wasn't tested with longer trains. (...) In this case, this was not a problem. However, in a different project, Tom Cook designed an automated level crossing that had to deal with long trains (...) (26 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| Hey all, Here's something we've [1] been working on for our next show... It's a dogbone shaped track, that runs 3 trains on it at once, without collisions. It's pure LEGO, no modifications, and needs only one RCX. The center section of track (...) (26 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
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