freestorm

Hello, This topic is about opening a signal switch, maybe you will find good informations to open yours. http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=88329

Very nice project ! I like your idea For your PF Receiver, I think you cannot hide inside the train, you will not receive the IR signal. But I'm not a PF expert, I'm a 12V fan

Yep you are true JopieK, I would say the same, but my english is poor :-)

With this magnet holder under the wagon it works, but the reed switch and the magnet holder need to not be in the middle of rail. Because the metal of 12V rail will block the magnetism I think The magnet Holder is attached with his stud under the wagon Sorry AlmightyArjen to hijack your post, I'll take time to create my own topic to explain my work in progress

The reed Switch that I use can not detect the coupling magnet. (it need to be very close) I put the switch under the 2x8 plate The switch need to detect the polarity of the magnet but with the motor it's okay. At full speed it work well, but actually I've only tested with a continuity detector (beeper) My idea is to use only relay and not a micro controller like Arduino, So I don't have tested to detect with Arduino The reed switch that I have buy: http://shop.boxtec.c...ch-p-42011.html

Beautiful build! and nice video :-) Have you tried using "Reed Switch", it cost less and I think you have less false detection than IR detector http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_switch I am building a reverse loop with these switches for 12V It works well for me because I need to detect the locomotive. (the motor) In your case, you must add a magnet in the last car to close the level crossing

You can find on www.ministickers.nl (the stickers are cutted) Or on corgan_wheel's shop on Ebay (the tickers are not cutted) http://www.ebay.fr/s...=1&_ipg=&_from=

Hello, I took pictures from my 161, I hope that help you.

Hi all, I'm Fred (FreeStorm) from Lausanne in Switzerland. I speak french but understand and write a little bit english. I used to play LEGO from 4 until 18 years old. And now at 36 years I go back from "Dark Age" :-) I'm looking for sets from 1980 to 2000, I'm trying to buy every missing parts from my young age sets. I like the vintage sets Space,Train 12V and classic city See ya Fred