Model Train idea, a microcontroller engineer - Electronic Circuits Projects Diagrams Free

blueroomelectronics · 12th May 2008, 01:45 AM

Just putting some thoughts down for discussion. There are plenty of DCC controllers for model trains, but I wonder if it would be fun to make a microcontrolled engine that responded visually to track signals.

audioguru · 12th May 2008, 02:41 AM

A good idea because a microcontroller is not distraced by a scantily clad pretty girl. The microcontroller is an Eunuch.

blueroomelectronics · 12th May 2008, 02:48 AM

Is that a problem with real locomotives

audioguru · 12th May 2008, 02:58 AM

I think a real locomoto goes so fast that its driver can't see a naked pretty girl at the side of the tracks. The girl is with him unless he is a nerd.

petrv · 12th May 2008, 10:22 AM

I have built a few designs for DCC - e.g. a standalone DCC programmer with USB connection (PIC18F2455 based)

blueroomelectronics · 13th May 2008, 05:27 AM

I think DCC is cool, I was just tinkering with a non DCC system (no data coming through the tracks, just power)
Working LED signals to set the speed. Possibly IR modulated data for programming the digital engineer. A slightly autonomous system.

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12th May 2008, 01:45 AM	(permalink)
blueroomelectronics	Model Train idea, a microcontroller engineer Just putting some thoughts down for discussion. There are plenty of DCC controllers for model trains, but I wonder if it would be fun to make a microcontrolled engine that responded visually to track signals. __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com

12th May 2008, 02:41 AM	(permalink)
audioguru	A good idea because a microcontroller is not distraced by a scantily clad pretty girl. The microcontroller is an Eunuch. __________________ Uncle $crooge

12th May 2008, 02:48 AM	(permalink)
blueroomelectronics	Is that a problem with real locomotives __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com

12th May 2008, 02:58 AM	(permalink)
audioguru	I think a real locomoto goes so fast that its driver can't see a naked pretty girl at the side of the tracks. The girl is with him unless he is a nerd. __________________ Uncle $crooge

12th May 2008, 10:22 AM	(permalink)
petrv	I have built a few designs for DCC - e.g. a standalone DCC programmer with USB connection (PIC18F2455 based)

13th May 2008, 05:27 AM	(permalink)
blueroomelectronics	I think DCC is cool, I was just tinkering with a non DCC system (no data coming through the tracks, just power) Working LED signals to set the speed. Possibly IR modulated data for programming the digital engineer. A slightly autonomous system. __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com