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HO Scale Defect Detector Using Arduino (Tutorial/Source Code)
This video was long overdue...I had been planning making it for a while since some of you were asking for the sketch/source code, but at the same time I wanted to provide as much info as possible so other people would be able to create the detector for themselves. Recently I got my act together and made the video you see here in a new editing style, including a full explanation of how the detector works as well as some helpful pointers for those looking to take on this project themselves. I hope the wait was worth it, this is probably the most effort I've put into a video for this channel lol.
Link to folder containing everything you need (source code, libraries, diagrams, and circuits):
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sKENhvt6mmXt3GL5sddPyIiAolO-jAgE
Please consider subscribing to support the channel, I wanted to keep this project free and available to everyone in the hopes of others finding enjoyment in it as I did. If you have any questions feel free to leave them in the comments and I will answer them as best as I can.
Video timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:06 Required Materials
3:25 Audio Files
8:50 C++ test
10:56 Arduino Code Explanation
20:57 Hardware Explanation
26:29 Demonstration
29:20 Tips and Suggestions/Outro
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Відео

CITX 402 Blueberry Tagging Along Through Greenlawn
Переглядів 25021 день тому
Today's RS40 to DUKE with 159/155/402 and some interesting lumber wraps - been a long time since the branch has seen this leaser unit. Please watch in 4K
Return of the Prime 990
Переглядів 240Місяць тому
New York & Atlantic GP38-2 #268 makes its first appearance on the Port Jeff branch after being rebuilt in the shops. The PM990 horn was painted red as a tribute to a former LIRR shop foreman, who requested the same to be done on the LIRR geeps in the 90's. Albeit a bit choked, it's always nice to hear the 990 instead of the standard Nathan horns nowadays. Got some great videos scheduled for thi...
LIRR Tripleheader on the Port Jeff Branch
Переглядів 5482 місяці тому
Just when I thought I've seen it all... Around 3 AM last night LI 161 ventured out to Port Jeff yard to bring back some faulty equipment, but this move was postponed due to some unexpected issues on the branch. Early this morning LI 409 faced equipment trouble on train 627 in Port Jeff, which resulted in a branch closure between Stony Brook and Port Jeff. A rescue engine was sent out as early a...
A Nighttime Rescue Operation at Kings Park
Переглядів 8 тис.3 місяці тому
Tonight was quite the unfortunate night for the Port Jeff branch, all starting with 657 breaking down in Kings Park. A rescue engine was sent out from Jamaica around 5 PM to retrieve the equipment, but later signal trouble at Huntington would force the engine to wait at Hicksville as even more delays were created. I had been waiting for about four hours when the rescue engine finally arrived, a...
A Small RF-1 Returning From Port Jeff
Переглядів 3824 місяці тому
LIRR RF-1 returning from Port Jeff yard with 165 and two concrete tie cars. Please watch in full HD
A Few Trains on CSX's River Subdivision
Переглядів 2334 місяці тому
Took a drive up the Hudson today to see some freight action on the River Sub, ended up seeing some sweet YN2 leaders and a few heritage units too. Definitely going to arrange another few trips up there in the near future. 11:31 AM CSX M433 South AC4400CW 246 AC4400CW 5117 12:21 PM CSX TC94877 South 2:07 PM CSX M434 North AC4400CW 13 2:29 PM AMTK 284 South P32AC-DM 711 (Phase III Empire Service)...
LIRR RF-1 with Brand New CSX Gondolas and a Sweet K5L
Переглядів 1,3 тис.5 місяців тому
Today's RF-1 on the Garden Mitchell Secondary with 10 CSX gondolas for scrap loading. Please watch in full HD
HO Scale Defect Detector Using Arduino - Part 1
Переглядів 1,3 тис.7 місяців тому
Here's an overview of a small project I've been working on over the past few weeks. I wanted to incorporate sound clips from real defect detectors into my own project, some of the audio clips came from defectdetector.net/ which is a great resource for learning about defect detectors in general. I also included a brief layout tour at the end, it's still a work in progress but I'm looking to mode...
An Unforgettable Rescue Move at Greenlawn
Переглядів 10 тис.8 місяців тому
Around noon yesterday LI 165 began its journey out to Port Jeff yard to bring back 409/5021 with 4 cars, but the crew expired and ended up tying down unexpectedly in Greenlawn's second track. When the next crew arrived they encountered brake issues with 165 and couldn't get moving again, which meant the train had to remain there through the night until additional power could arrive. Just before...
A Unique Rescue Operation at Smithtown
Переглядів 3,8 тис.8 місяців тому
Earlier today train 6614's equipment failed between Smithtown and St. James, which shut down a portion of the branch until a rescue engine could arrive. About an hour later, the next Eastbound train 6650 made its revenue stop at Smithtown, and received orders to couple to the disabled train ahead and tow them back into Smithtown station. The equipment was dropped off at the platform so passenge...
The Laser Show to Port Jeff
Переглядів 3278 місяців тому
LIRR's annual laser train seen at Greenlawn, Northport, and Kings Park last night. The shrill sound of the laser on the rails almost has a sense of musicality to it... Please watch in full HD
Blowin' Smoke Over Strasburg
Переглядів 7679 місяців тому
Here's some footage from my trip to the Strasburg Railroad over the summer. Haven't been there in many years so it was nice to be back. The last clip was the morning when the Canada wildfires covered the Northeast in a thick haze, I guess engine 89 wasn't the only thing blowing smoke into the air that day... Please watch in full HD
DE30AC 405 Failed Startups + Rescue Move at Greenlawn
Переглядів 7 тис.11 місяців тому
While driving home last week I decided to swing by Greenlawn station only to find train 652 dead at the platform by pure luck. Unfortunately the crew couldn't get the locomotive running again and it had to be towed back to the shops, but I was able to witness the two failed startups in the process. Felt like March of 2021 all over again, this time with engine 405 being the problem child... Had ...
5 Engine/30 Car Ballast Train on the Port Jefferson Branch
Переглядів 58111 місяців тому
After a long weekend of trackwork and installing concrete ties at Greenlawn this monster of a freight train was assembled at Duke and set to leave before morning. I had waited there over 6 hours until they finally left the siding when they called out over the radio it would be another 45 minutes until they could leave, so they shoved back East into the siding to wait some more. When they finall...
RS40 in the Summer Sun
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RS40 in the Summer Sun
A Midnight Freight at Northport
Переглядів 262Рік тому
A Midnight Freight at Northport
July 4th Equipment Extra with an Interesting Consist
Переглядів 313Рік тому
July 4th Equipment Extra with an Interesting Consist
More Beautiful K5LA Action at Greenlawn
Переглядів 197Рік тому
More Beautiful K5LA Action at Greenlawn
Cloudy Skies and Concrete Ties
Переглядів 210Рік тому
Cloudy Skies and Concrete Ties
Railfanning Folkston Georgia June 2023
Переглядів 167Рік тому
Railfanning Folkston Georgia June 2023
Pitch-Perfect Horns From the RS40
Переглядів 354Рік тому
Pitch-Perfect Horns From the RS40
LIRR RF-1 With Plasser American Equipment at Kings Park
Переглядів 291Рік тому
LIRR RF-1 With Plasser American Equipment at Kings Park
FRA Inspection Train on the Long Island Railroad
Переглядів 1 тис.Рік тому
FRA Inspection Train on the Long Island Railroad
LIRR 152 with a Sweet P5 on the Port Jeff Branch
Переглядів 460Рік тому
LIRR 152 with a Sweet P5 on the Port Jeff Branch
A Short RS71 Back to Pine Aire
Переглядів 198Рік тому
A Short RS71 Back to Pine Aire
Equipment Swap Headed for Port Jeff with a Close Call
Переглядів 205Рік тому
Equipment Swap Headed for Port Jeff with a Close Call
A Nighttime Extra at Kings Park
Переглядів 243Рік тому
A Nighttime Extra at Kings Park
RS70 Takes the Northport Curve
Переглядів 273Рік тому
RS70 Takes the Northport Curve
GP38-2 Duo Through Yaphank
Переглядів 153Рік тому
GP38-2 Duo Through Yaphank

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Wayne2224
    @Wayne2224 11 днів тому

    That is really cool! Thank you for sharing this! Seems like this could be something you could really use to bring your layout to life.

  • @LIRRTV
    @LIRRTV 12 днів тому

    Full tutorial/source code now available ua-cam.com/video/GaucTxCHhHA/v-deo.htmlsi=WWMKkDqzK9VwnQ1r

  • @superimposter001
    @superimposter001 20 днів тому

    7:50 Greenlawnnnnnnn!

  • @jeffreysrailfanning2817
    @jeffreysrailfanning2817 26 днів тому

    But these engines are nice

  • @jeffreysrailfanning2817
    @jeffreysrailfanning2817 26 днів тому

    Lirr should’ve ordered p32s-dms they are more reliable

  • @Pensyfan19
    @Pensyfan19 Місяць тому

    Debate time: does an unusual horn make a train rare?

  • @EMDTTSWANDNASCARF2K3
    @EMDTTSWANDNASCARF2K3 Місяць тому

    268 gets a new look and New LED Headlights and a GW E Bell the horn is obviously the same..

  • @tonyplummber1336
    @tonyplummber1336 Місяць тому

    Good job guys😮😮😅

  • @superimposter001
    @superimposter001 Місяць тому

    I gues de30ac 407 broke down

  • @angelmalarkey7946
    @angelmalarkey7946 Місяць тому

    A first gen of K5LLA

  • @RaisedLetter
    @RaisedLetter Місяць тому

    Lots of good K5LA's out that evening.

  • @ssweeps
    @ssweeps Місяць тому

    Those cement ties last 100 years!

  • @anthony3246
    @anthony3246 Місяць тому

    When this line was single tracked it allowed for "high and wide" loads and was the nail in the coffin for the Putnam line

  • @erniemathews5085
    @erniemathews5085 Місяць тому

    Now I know- thanks.

  • @user-zh4nc1ub1t
    @user-zh4nc1ub1t Місяць тому

    Hierbei könnte ich Stundenlang zuschauen. Das ist ein Super Job.😃

  • @stanpatterson5033
    @stanpatterson5033 2 місяці тому

    Merely an observation, not a criticism, but no rear end marker(s) on the tail end. I also noticed that none of the psgr cars were lighted inside, so possibly a power problem with power not able to reach the cars from the HEP. With 161 in the mix, they may have no viable way (or extension cords long enough) to get hotel load to the train. Since no revenue on board, not a great need to worry about it, I suppose.

    • @LIRRTV
      @LIRRTV 2 місяці тому

      Good eye, I noticed the lack of markers too. After looking again it seems the 4 car set was 5019 + 3 cars, which was the original equipment with 409 on train 627 that failed. I’m assuming 404/161 was the original equipment to be taken back, but was sandwiched between the 409/5019 set…weird

  • @mynameisjoeyknuckles
    @mynameisjoeyknuckles 2 місяці тому

    Put this in passenger service 🗣🗣🗣

  • @LNR_Trains
    @LNR_Trains 2 місяці тому

    This is just awesome to see, 2 DE30s and a MP15 triple heading with a set behind it, kinda looks like an old fashioned LIRR fan trip. AWESOME catch!!!

  • @Pensyfan19
    @Pensyfan19 2 місяці тому

    This is the undoubtedly the greatest catch on the PJ branch I've seen on this channel and in recent history. The consist, the in depth description, the total number of engines, everything about this catch is perfect and amazing! Bravo!

  • @TexasRailfan2008
    @TexasRailfan2008 2 місяці тому

    Cool! If you’d be interested there is a video of a Harmon Model 75 doing its vocabulary speech test on my channel, if you wanted to put another detector style into this setup, feel free to use it!

    • @LIRRTV
      @LIRRTV 2 місяці тому

      Just checked it out - great stuff, I appreciate the offer. This week I'll be rewiring the board I made, if I'm up to the task I'll think about adding those audio files too

    • @TexasRailfan2008
      @TexasRailfan2008 2 місяці тому

      @@LIRRTV nice!

  • @cryorig_transit05
    @cryorig_transit05 3 місяці тому

    That thang is smoky, Jesus Christ

  • @mikeysgamingchannel5043
    @mikeysgamingchannel5043 3 місяці тому

    the rescue locomotive needs a new horn upgrade .nice vid

  • @JeffSandTrains
    @JeffSandTrains 3 місяці тому

    Well where did you come from? Suddenly a single video about your model railroad about using Arduino supplied controls combined with a NCE DCC System. It sure looks like you are headed to fully automating it's operation. Great first video just Outstanding!!! Are you considering using JMRI software? I've started a system where I intend on fully automating a DCC-EX Command Station starting with JRMI's Decoder Pro and Panel Pro so I can begin to operate my layout. I would love to know your background and possibly compare notes. Once again, That's a Great Start...

  • @thenewyorkrailfan
    @thenewyorkrailfan 3 місяці тому

    you exited for the cannonball? i live near penn so i might railfan it there!

  • @user-gk8gg1zt7l
    @user-gk8gg1zt7l 3 місяці тому

    Nice video, Like!

  • @RichardNickels-ot6iq
    @RichardNickels-ot6iq 3 місяці тому

    🤣 That's 🚒 My 🤣 Engine 🤣🚒

  • @RichardNickels-ot6iq
    @RichardNickels-ot6iq 3 місяці тому

    Awesome 💯😎

  • @RichardNickels-ot6iq
    @RichardNickels-ot6iq 3 місяці тому

    Stop Look And Listen 😾😭

  • @RichardNickels-ot6iq
    @RichardNickels-ot6iq 3 місяці тому

    I Love Those 😈🔥

  • @jackchen7003
    @jackchen7003 3 місяці тому

    Just the day before, a train hit a car on the Port Jeff line... massive delays

  • @NickyD
    @NickyD 3 місяці тому

    lirr really needs new deisel trains mta really is a joke

    • @paulmartin5642
      @paulmartin5642 3 місяці тому

      LIRR Already Put In An Order For The Soon To Be Built Siemens SC-42 DM Charger Alongside Amtrak And Metro-North.

    • @mrvwbug4423
      @mrvwbug4423 3 місяці тому

      @@paulmartin5642 I've heard Amtrak will be using a setup where there's a second power car that will be battery powered for getting into/out of Penn rather than a 3rd rail dual mode. Will also act as an extra power reserve for acceleration that they can charge while cruising and under dynamic braking. And have heard the 2nd power car solution will be used for the NEC trains as well, with a pantograph instead of batteries, which should give the NEC Chargers the equivalent of 2 locos when on the wire.

  • @Daniel540-longisland
    @Daniel540-longisland 3 місяці тому

    Good news is that when this train got stuck in Kings Park yesterday, it’s running again, but has a new engine. It went from 407, which had the problem, and it’s now 421.

  • @railsofthelirr405
    @railsofthelirr405 3 місяці тому

    Great footage!

  • @NewYorkerSaif
    @NewYorkerSaif 3 місяці тому

    6:50 Click!

  • @James_lirr-ict_catches
    @James_lirr-ict_catches 3 місяці тому

    Pretty amazing action right here, also i believe the rescue was on the radar i checked but really rare catch and nice to see my favorite mp15ac

  • @Pensyfan19
    @Pensyfan19 3 місяці тому

    Great footage as always. I feel the pain of waiting forever for something cool, especially if said cool thing isn't that long.

  • @LNR_Trains
    @LNR_Trains 4 місяці тому

    That's awesome to see, just saw 165 come out to Riverhead today with 6 or 7 drop ends!

  • @Pensyfan19
    @Pensyfan19 4 місяці тому

    Nice catch! It's been a while since something nice went to Port Jeff. May these mighty EMD engines keep serving the Island strong for many years to come.

  • @Trackman80
    @Trackman80 5 місяців тому

    Way to clean for the lirr

  • @Trackman80
    @Trackman80 5 місяців тому

    What scanner are you using?

  • @scandncarearailfanner4886
    @scandncarearailfanner4886 5 місяців тому

    12,679 ft that’s about 220 cars!!!

  • @Cnw8701
    @Cnw8701 5 місяців тому

    That horn sounds amazing!

  • @CaptainJoey63
    @CaptainJoey63 5 місяців тому

    I gotta see that 150 in person. It’s been evading me for the past few months

  • @FreedomtowerStudios
    @FreedomtowerStudios 5 місяців тому

    Awesome Video, where was this filmed?

    • @LIRRTV
      @LIRRTV 5 місяців тому

      Thanks - took this in Garden City at the start of the freight spur

  • @tomy.1846
    @tomy.1846 5 місяців тому

    Sweet catch! 😃

  • @railsofthelirr405
    @railsofthelirr405 5 місяців тому

    Awesome!!

  • @NortheastCorridorTrains405
    @NortheastCorridorTrains405 5 місяців тому

    Wow

  • @Pensyfan19
    @Pensyfan19 5 місяців тому

    Why is LIRR using gondolas from CSX instead of purchasing/using their own?

  • @Mikeyjr341
    @Mikeyjr341 5 місяців тому

    DPU LIRR style lol. Awesome!!

  • @petersdelucaaa2vg306
    @petersdelucaaa2vg306 5 місяців тому

    Great job! Super train set.

    • @LIRRTV
      @LIRRTV 5 місяців тому

      Thanks - glad you enjoyed!