Controlling Lego train switch tracks remotely (part 2)
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- This video has been in the works for quite some time, I've learned a lot since I uploaded my first video on the subject. My goal is to have a completely remote controlled Lego Train layout. I still need to work on a de-coupling mechanism, but I have seen some promising ideas online.
Instructions for the motorized switch tracks
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Video links (in order of appearance)
Watch my first video on controlling Lego Train Switch Tracks Remotely here
• Controlling Lego train...
My video on getting start with the Brick Automation Project software
• Controlling Lego Train...
My tutorial for repairing Lego 9v wires
• Replacing Lego 9v Wire...
My tutorial for making your own Power Functions cables / adapters
• Making Lego Power Func...
Design for the switcher locomotive by @MasaoHidaka
• How to make Lego Diese...
@trainwild's video on his custom model train control panel
• Model Train Control Pa...
@trainwild's video running 8 trains on his layout
• Model Train Control Pa...
See the full video of my train layout
• Shunting freight cars ...
Lego Dacta Serial Interface and Control Lab software Retrospective
• Lego Dacta Serial Inte...
Powering Lego PF IR receivers from a 9v source
• Power Functions IR rec...
@bacadd Diego Baca's Control Lab IO software demo
• 32 Motors - Control La...
Check out the A F.o.O.L. podcast on @BrickTrains channel!
• Battery Powered Bricks...
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Music: "Starmachine2000, Valentine" by Wintergatan
These tracks can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net
Free License to use these tracks in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net
Video ends and I instantly follow the instructions for the switch switch. I was using the same boxes you were, wish I could remember who's video to credit, and I liked them the best so far. Definitely changing them all to your modified Cook design. Minimal parts (a couple I don't often use, so sweet), frees up some bricks and plates for other uses, looks pretty sleek while industrial and it's geared down rather than direct. Win, win, win, win.
My thoughts as well! Glad you found it useful! The modified design isn't the most sturdy thing in the world, but I haven't had any issues in the layout. Only when stacking a couple dozen switches in a box do I have issues with them staying together.
I lucked out and got many of the parts in pick-a-brick from my local Lego store. The 1x3 plates (used in place of 2x3 and 1x6 as well), corner plates, jumper plates and some of the tiles 😁
Thanks for the comment, videos like this are quite a lot of work, but the comments always make it worth it 🙂. Watching your layout tour now 😀
@@BatteryPoweredBricks Big thanks! I have a reoccurring dream of making the most fantastic and breathtaking feature on the 7722. I'm quite some distance from that station lol but whatever :)
Your design fells plenty robust and the way mellower action helps in repeated action. Seriously, lol I just sat here flipping, flipping, flipping..........
Incredible work and really good video.
Thanks!
Very interesting features shown in this video, thanks! Just for clarity: at 5:48 you seem to say "If you are using a Powered Up system to control your trains", but I can see only Power Functions components. And you talk of the usual 4 IR channels times 2 = 8 individual outputs, which is Power Functions. What has this to do with Powered Up (which uses Bluetooth rather than IR)?
Maybe I could have worded it a bit better. If you are using PF to control the trains themselves you would lose any channels taken up by them. Lets say you have 2 trains, using IR channel 1 A and B then you would only have 6 channels available for switch tracks controlled with IR.
Thanks for all your work, really enjoy.
This is truly amazing! It is incredible to see how you make all of this work, and how it all comes together. It's just awesome! Thank you for featuring my control panel & layout in your video, I really appreciate it!!! 😀👍
Sure thing! Thanks for getting back to me so quick 😀
Man this is really cool. But way too complicated to me.
I have a tendency to over complicate things 😅
Have you considered using a magnetic solonide or offical parts only?
I like to use official parts. I want anything I build to be easily replicated by others. The third party PF motors I use are only 4$ each and many of the parts on the switch machine came from the Pick a Brick wall at my local Lego store
Great video - thanks again.
Thanks!
I'm still waiting for the Apple II LOL Nice Stuff!
Me too, the Delorean has been in the shop 😅
about 10 followers on RB!
heck yea this is really cool
Thanks 😁
powered up l motors rip this design apart for me idk whats going on
I've heard one other person say this, I've never been able to figure out what's going on. I'll admit I mostly use PF motors and run them at about half power. I haven't done long term testing with every motor