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  mindstorms crossings
 
I dont know if anyone has done this but, making a level crossing then using mindstorms to lower the gates? the thought intrested my just wondering. kai (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: mindstorms crossings
 
(...) yup... Tom Cook (with a little help from me) figured out how to do this. (URL) on the "crossing" mpg at the bottom). :) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: mindstorms crossings
 
(...) Funny you should Mention this! I *JUST* (last night) finished a two track automated crossing with FLASHING Lights! I'm also trying to make a convincing 'ding' sound. It has two micro motors to switch the posts and then an X stand with flashing (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: mindstorms crossings
 
(...) Good show. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: mindstorms crossings
 
Details! I want details! I have 2 bricks waiting to control crossings ;-) (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: mindstorms crossings
 
Post them already ;-) (...) | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: mindstorms crossings
 
(...) A small bell works really well for this. :D But to ring it, you'll have to use a motor. - Sean (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: mindstorms crossings
 
"Dan Boger" <dan@peeron.com> wrote in message news:20001023092608....xif.com... (...) using (...) Yes Dan and I developed two versions of the automated level crossing. The first version is a single track crossing. It utilizes three light sensors: (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: mindstorms crossings
 
(...) I just got back from the Train show where my Crossing worked Perfectly! I've got video footage of it and will convert it very soon. I'll also have some stills put up this week and I'll put the NQC code for it. It's pretty well documented. Stay (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)

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