Lok24 Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) Hi all, I just made a very very small test-layout to do some testing with the automation software "The Lego Train Project". Please don't hesitate to turn your speakers on, especially when train is running Have a look and enjoy! (2:20 min, (sorry, don't kow how to embed the video here) https://youtu.be/hTbc5HZRg7E Here you'll find software, developer and discussion... https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/169318-control-all-your-powered-up-power-function-sbrick-devices-with-a-single-software/ Edited February 5, 2019 by Lok24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosmik42 Posted February 5, 2019 This is awesome! What do you use to trigger the SFX? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lok24 Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) What is SFX? Edited February 5, 2019 by Lok24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosmik42 Posted February 5, 2019 Sorry, I meant sound effects :) And I got my answer from the other thread :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColletArrow Posted February 5, 2019 A simply amazing combination of excellent software and hardware; I especially love the guard waving his sign! I would love to see these features implemented in a full exhibition layout, I don't think I'd be able to watch anything else. As for the video itself: simply copy-and-paste the URL, like so: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lok24 Posted February 5, 2019 Just now, ColletArrow said: A simply amazing combination of excellent software and hardware; I especially love the guard waving his sign! I would love to see these features implemented in a full exhibition layout, I don't think I'd be able to watch anything else. Thanks, the "full layout" was shown last year at two exhibitions in Germany, but with two engines, and automatic decoupler, RaspberryPi, Reed-Contacts and SBrick. Now it's all LEGO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Hobbles Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) Very nice! How do you get the switches to throw back again? It looks like the string only pulls on one side? Also, have you removed the springs from the switches? Edited February 5, 2019 by Mr Hobbles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartosz Posted February 5, 2019 Oh man, this year I tried to make the bareers raised by string, I've failed miserably (was using cheap servo). Later on I've found out one could just use motor with technic gear with clutch, but I haven't yet tried that out. Seems it works well for you - is it easy to set it up/ adjust it? If I'm right, you need to power up the motor for certain period of time, and rely on gear clutch to keep the movement within range? Also - the switches. That looks awesome, am I right it doesn't require any part modification? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selander Posted February 6, 2019 Impressive stuff !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroDiva Posted February 6, 2019 Nice work @Lok24 - love the retro (but very functional) automation with the strings. That’s a genius idea. Very nice demonstration of the potential of Cosmik’s Lego Train Project software too :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted February 6, 2019 Oh wow. Very impressive. Everything works so smoothly. And not only that, the signal looks great. The crossing works fluently and at a proper speed. And then the signaling guy... Brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lok24 Posted February 6, 2019 12 hours ago, Mr Hobbles said: Very nice! How do you get the switches to throw back again? It looks like the string only pulls on one side? Also, have you removed the springs from the switches? Your question is the answer..... No, the springs are not removed. But if you switch to "straight" with it's lever(!) once(!) you have one direction, now you can easily pull the switch blade to the other direction and it swings back if realeased Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lok24 Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, Bartosz said: Seems it works well for you - is it easy to set it up/ adjust it? Not at all, it works like a guitar string...just turn the blue pin This wasn't implemented yet when I showed the complete thing here: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/91907-level-crossing-with-pf-motor/&tab=comments#comment-1814312 13 hours ago, Bartosz said: If I'm right, you need to power up the motor for certain period of time, and rely on gear clutch to keep the movement within range? Yes! 13 hours ago, Bartosz said: Also - the switches. That looks awesome, am I right it doesn't require any part modification? Yes! Edited February 6, 2019 by Lok24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartosz Posted February 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Lok24 said: Not at all, it works like a guitar string...just turn the blue pin Oh my, that's the cleverness I'm missing in my attempts! But at least I know where to find people who know how to hack things! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Hobbles Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) On 2/6/2019 at 12:48 AM, Lok24 said: Your question is the answer..... No, the springs are not removed. But if you switch to "straight" with it's lever(!) once(!) you have one direction, now you can easily pull the switch blade to the other direction and it swings back if realeased I still don't fully understand this mechanism I'm afraid! On my switches if I flick to straight then start pulling it back, it flicks to curved. Releasing the tension doesn't cause it to go back... EDIT: I just paused your video for a closer look and now I understand! You're not pulling on the lever at all, you're moving the piece of track! Nice! :) Edited February 8, 2019 by Mr Hobbles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lok24 Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) Sorry, I should have explained better... this is what I meant when I wrote "switch blade" I did not invent that, I think JopieK uses that too. Edited February 8, 2019 by Lok24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
