First test of a Mindstorms NXT Train control system

[MrElitepv]

Cool, i wanted an nxt mindstorms on christmas, but i got just legoes :(

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@MrElitepv

Well, you never will have too much Lego parts! (specially Technics for NXT) ;). When you get a Mindstorms kit you could use it with all the other Lego parts

[ThorstenBenter]

This is fantastic!

Man, congratulations on this achievement! Let me just summarize: There are motor controlled switch points - by the NXT motor outputs(?), the RC train is controlled by the NXT via an HT IRLink sensor(?) and the bluetooth link NXT-PDA is your access to the NXT(?)

I am working on a comparable approach, using the NXT as "PF master" for switch points and "dumb" PF trains, controlled by a VB6 program along with some smart RCX trains on the track.

Regards,

Thorsten

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@ThorstenBenter Finally I can answer here... I also like a lot your work. Your "room tour" video is wonderful!

Yes, I use two the NXT-RCX motors cable converter., the NXT with HT IRLink and the PDA connects to the NXT with Bluetooth.

[chevy9700]

cool, hom do you control iy?

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@chevy9700

It's controlled from the NXT, programmed with LEJOS. The PDA only shows data from NXT and sent orders to the NXT.