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Model Train

ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2000-09-29 03:20 in General Discussion
If anyone is interested I am controlling my model train with BS2. Two
trains, three tracks, five switches. Trains go round, stop, switch tracks,
go round, stop, switch tracks back, then one train stops and backs up into
passenger station. Use magnetic reed relays to tell Stamp where trains are.
Complete with red and green signal lights and diesel horn. Have program and
schematic.

Sid
Newzed@a...

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-26 19:08
    RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Model Train

    wow!!

    good deal!!



    Original Message

    From: Newzed@aol.com [noparse]/noparse][url=mailto:Newzed@aol.com]mailto:Newzed@aol.com[/url
    Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 1:07 PM
    To: basicstamps@egroups.com
    Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Model Train


    If anyone is interested I am controlling my model train with BS2.· Two
    trains, three tracks, five switches.· Trains go round, stop, switch tracks,
    go round, stop, switch tracks back, then one train stops and backs up into
    passenger station.· Use magnetic reed relays to tell Stamp where trains are.·
    Complete with red and green signal lights and diesel horn.· Have program and
    schematic.

    Sid
    Newzed@aol.com
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-26 20:18
    I would like to know more about what you got. What scale trains can you use.
    Thanks
    Bob Kirkland
    Chief System Engineer
    Net Plus Technologies
    704.522.7024
    bkirkland@n... <mailto:bkirkland@n...>
    http://www.netplustech.com


    Original Message
    From: Newzed@a... [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=o5Zc91Y5cshcgiluMxQ-qHbA7sasG96OCtJpN_LVbZikpCCpA-BRws2NP4U0MPHFSq-W5Q]Newzed@a...[/url
    Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 2:07 PM
    To: basicstamps@egroups.com
    Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Model Train


    If anyone is interested I am controlling my model train with BS2. Two
    trains, three tracks, five switches. Trains go round, stop, switch tracks,
    go round, stop, switch tracks back, then one train stops and backs up into
    passenger station. Use magnetic reed relays to tell Stamp where trains are.

    Complete with red and green signal lights and diesel horn. Have program and

    schematic.

    Sid
    Newzed@a...
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-26 22:10
    If it's possible, I want more information on this project.

    Sylvain Maltais
    smaltais@t...
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-26 22:21
    What do you want to know? Would you like the program? Do you want the
    schematic? If you want the schematic I need to know if you have Excel. If
    not it will have to be sent as a .jpg file. I will answer any questions, but
    please be specific.

    Sid
    Newzed@a...
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-26 22:34
    I would like both Schematic and any code that you would like to share. I do
    have Excel. does this work with any Scale train, N,HO,Z. Thanks for your
    help.
    Original Message
    From: Newzed@a... [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=MhLbyBsXQsg2P10RTdZqS6Qdik5N_nd0ggICmjSfG3dHQmE_pNViG9DoVOm50wsXyCAowLA6]Newzed@a...[/url
    Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 5:21 PM
    To: basicstamps@egroups.com
    Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Model Train


    What do you want to know? Would you like the program? Do you want the
    schematic? If you want the schematic I need to know if you have Excel. If
    not it will have to be sent as a .jpg file. I will answer any questions,
    but
    please be specific.

    Sid
    Newzed@a...
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-27 00:03
    Yes, I want the program, the schematic and yes I have Excel. What kind of
    reed relay do you use, where do you put the reed relay on the train. Your
    train, is it in HO or N.
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-27 00:19
    Will send the program and schematic tomorrow. Let me know what vwersion of
    Excel you have.

    Gauge is HO. Use magnetic reed relays from a local surplus place, also from
    www.hermeticswitch.com. Reeds are located on roadbed near track, small
    magnet is anchored to side of engine so it clears reed by about 1/16". Try
    contacting cynthia@h... for reed samples.

    Don't forget - need version of Excel you have so I can send correct format.

    Sid
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-27 01:45
    The version of excel is the one in office 97.

    Sylvain Maltais
    smaltais@t...
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-27 05:53
    Hi Sid,

    If you want you can post your project in ftp://mntnweb.com/parallaxstamp/
    for the group
    You can save you schematic in jpg file and excel format.

    Otherwise, I very interesting for your code and schematic in jpg file.

    jean marchaudon
    Adresse(s) d'email :
    jean.marchaudon@w...

    Original Message
    From: <Newzed@a...>
    To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
    Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 11:21 PM
    Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Model Train


    > What do you want to know? Would you like the program? Do you want the
    > schematic? If you want the schematic I need to know if you have Excel.
    If
    > not it will have to be sent as a .jpg file. I will answer any questions,
    but
    > please be specific.
    >
    > Sid
    > Newzed@a...
    >
    >
    >
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-27 18:52
    Excel 2000
    Original Message
    From: Newzed@a... [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=bMifMO-ssMCRPNwjSZsEr_29TrC1Gp0oRvhJ-4L9M-S9nVCH18dTq8tGokpYBu17I1JGkD4Svg]Newzed@a...[/url
    Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 7:19 PM
    To: basicstamps@egroups.com
    Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Model Train


    Will send the program and schematic tomorrow. Let me know what vwersion of
    Excel you have.

    Gauge is HO. Use magnetic reed relays from a local surplus place, also from

    www.hermeticswitch.com. Reeds are located on roadbed near track, small
    magnet is anchored to side of engine so it clears reed by about 1/16". Try
    contacting cynthia@h... for reed samples.

    Don't forget - need version of Excel you have so I can send correct format.

    Sid
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-27 22:04
    Forgot to tell you - am using HO gauge but system will work with any gauge.
    The Stamp doesn't care. However, you might have a little difficulty with the
    reed switches because the acuating magnet has to be stuck on the outside of
    the engine near the track.

    Sid
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-28 00:59
    Could you send me the schematic too? I would like to see how Excel works
    for displaying them.
    Thanks,
    Heath


    At 05:04 PM 9/27/00 EDT, you wrote:
    >Forgot to tell you - am using HO gauge but system will work with any gauge.
    >The Stamp doesn't care. However, you might have a little difficulty with
    the
    >reed switches because the acuating magnet has to be stuck on the outside of
    >the engine near the track.
    >
    >Sid
    >
    >
    >
    >
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-28 12:30
    Hi Sid,

    I would appreciate getting the code and schematics in jpg format.

    Thanks for your time,
    Tom
    Original Message
    From: Newzed@a... <Newzed@a...>
    To: basicstamps@egroups.com <basicstamps@egroups.com>
    Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 4:04 PM
    Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Model Train


    >Forgot to tell you - am using HO gauge but system will work with any gauge.
    >The Stamp doesn't care. However, you might have a little difficulty with
    the
    >reed switches because the acuating magnet has to be stuck on the outside of
    >the engine near the track.
    >
    >Sid
    >
    >
    >
    >
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-28 17:23
    I'd be interested in the info as well.

    Thanks,

    Michael
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-09-29 03:20
    Can you send me all the info too thanx

    please send to smorhun@h... not smorhun2@h...

    thanx =)
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