2:40 An interesting design, but IMHO has a big drawback: since the slider is upside down, it only works on a smooth surface like the desk in the video. But it would not work if the track is built on a carpet, as is often the case. So it would be better to have a design with plates on the bottom, then tiles (all upside up, not down), then the slide consisting of a plate and the gear rack on top.
@goldfing589825 күн бұрын
As if you had predicted that Lego trains would use Bluetooth controlling a few years later (PoweredUp system).
@goldfing58982 ай бұрын
One question: the original Lego 9V switch has a very strong spring (locking mechanism), and thus it takes lots of force to actuate it. Did you have to remove the spring on the downside (interior) of the switch, prior to building the motor onto it? Or is the Technic 9V motor, in combination with the clutch, strong enough?
@goldfing58982 ай бұрын
Regarding the version of the Technic 9V Motor: I saw that you used the version called "Heavier Weight", not the version called "Lighter Weight" on BrickLink. I am going to try out both versions and see if the weight affects the performance of the switching. Also, whether the locking mechanism must be removed from the switch or not.
@goldfing58982 ай бұрын
Correction to your Parts List: you need three rather than two Plate 2x3, as depicted in your video at 1:20.
@glowytheglowbug7 ай бұрын
very cool!
@Bombiedude.8 ай бұрын
4:53 quick question what is that little red button on the arduino board is that like a power button so you could toggle it if you want to
@riemerdijkstra59749 ай бұрын
I always like to watch my lego tutorials for the blood and gore
@riemerdijkstra59749 ай бұрын
lowest resitor I had was 560 ohm so I guess my raqnge will be limited by a lot
@dr.trains119 Жыл бұрын
they did make a track switch for the gray 12v trains but the are very rare so its just easier to make this
@mbogobot Жыл бұрын
super puper automat !
@andrew9275 Жыл бұрын
Question do you have a code for PU trains. Your code for Bluetooth and Power Functions i go also use this year. I have in total 5 trains. 2 PU and 3 PF (bluethooth and some with Sbrick)
@itanc1 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Love this! I’ve just started printing track for an aerial line round my living room. Will be implementing full Arduino control. Thanks for sharing1!
@Twoloosebricks Жыл бұрын
so how do I add in a second sensor for station #2, so that it stops and starts at both, Ive been working on it for a week and cannot get it.. tried just about everything, but im not that great at it either. any help is appriciated.
@quboss2008 Жыл бұрын
Siemka Polaku , niezła robota ❤
@antalervin19-2 жыл бұрын
Can i use TSAL6100 instead of TSAL6400?
@giuliafiore78212 жыл бұрын
I know this video is 7 years old, but if you used 4 sensors (one on each side of the junction in each direction) you could tell when the junction was clear without the need for timers. This would easily scale up for people with larger train setups where timers would eventually cause crashes.
@KarlthefirstofAustria2 жыл бұрын
Were all waiting for your big return :)
@JoeParkerAndThePower2 жыл бұрын
Also I'm puzzled by you referring to the methods via their return types eg 'void Loop' etc. Is this a thing Arduino ppl do routinely? I thought you couldn't overload method names in Arduino, so the namespace would prevent a (say) 'void Loop' and an 'int Loop' both compiling? Sorry if I've missed something mind you, not an Arduino dev. Great vid tho.
@JoeParkerAndThePower2 жыл бұрын
Expect lots of ppl know this but there was a magnetically switched set for the older (12-15VDC) sets
@markuskernocker3922 жыл бұрын
Is it save to use a 12V power supply. I tought it is a 9v motor?
@-minecraftyt99852 жыл бұрын
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@-minecraftyt99852 жыл бұрын
Nice
@sinus47842 жыл бұрын
i just remembered this channel existed, and now i'm sad there isn't anymore
@ManBrickStudios2 жыл бұрын
ty for this video!!!!
@AndrzejSkrobski2 жыл бұрын
I realise this is an old video but I just found it recently and just wanted to thank you for posting it. It inspired me to play with my Lego trains again - this time in a more advanced way, with an Arduino. I’m very happy I found your channel! Very interesting topic and great info. Thanks again!
@wolfgangrind18032 жыл бұрын
Are there circuit diagrams for the hardware wiring, if so would they have them for me?
@evelgenius75412 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to write our own power functions library? I don't have access to the PFlibrary in the link he shared
@joeybruins2 жыл бұрын
im planning on trying to do the same thing but then for the old 7725 train set that runs on 12v wold that work the same or not?
@joeybruins2 жыл бұрын
i like to use the i2c backpack for simpler connecting
@nordemoniac2 жыл бұрын
9:50 Don't drink and train.
@JavaU18C2 жыл бұрын
I want to control multiple trains at once😥
@contactATashleygriffin3 жыл бұрын
Lego made kits to solve that problem..... kit 7858
@charelvanbiljon48233 жыл бұрын
Only found your videos now while looking at adding arduino to my model train projects. Putty you are not active anymore as your videos and explanations are very clear, informative and with just the right amount of humor added. I will be referring back to these videos regularly as I now start my aurduino journey. Thank you
@steinlaus56053 жыл бұрын
Why does nobody care about the accident? With the CAT?! I wanted this cat so bad when I was a kid! So moral of this video: You need to spot your cat, use ultrasonic or so cause other times it's bad! :) Meow.
@vadimsalomatin49033 жыл бұрын
cool!!!!
@vadimsalomatin49033 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@jjspudz40133 жыл бұрын
I've checked maybe once every 2 or 3 months for 4 years to see if I've accidently missed a video... and will continue to
@magicguystudios79403 жыл бұрын
R-I-P wires
@TooBaldeh3 жыл бұрын
2:22 how do i buy that part inside the train.
@magicguystudios79403 жыл бұрын
It’s been 6 years why haven’t you uploaded any videos
@magicguystudios79403 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@TheCodex8083 жыл бұрын
But you have 120 volt not 220 like shown it shows 🔌 from another country come on here. I live in the United States. And play with my train sets too and set them up also but the settings are off I need to check the local Lego sales office I guess to help me out!
@TheCodex8083 жыл бұрын
Will keep this saved too to help me with my layout ideas also!!
@Echolic3 жыл бұрын
you really know your storytelling. good job ;)
@Chrisbc19893 жыл бұрын
Come back!!!!!
@super_games_and_lego3 жыл бұрын
Do this with pf system
@Kazashimo13 жыл бұрын
Lego released an automatic decoupling unit 40 years ago for the 12v train system - set 7862
@dimauvandiest7813 жыл бұрын
and it is a lovely set
@PabloVivCo3 жыл бұрын
Excelent, this totally works, thanks to the master hacker!
@jpest173 жыл бұрын
That decoupling looks pretty aggressive, Does the train itself have a throttle threshold that can be manipulated so at it's lowest speed it uses only the required amount of force to decouple?
@syaduinotech36813 жыл бұрын
Hello sir.. very good video.. thanks so much. I got inquiry, can we used the tsal6200 instead of tsal6400?