Our track layout uses automated switches. The current version that we are using (three in total) is based on the NXT motor. Using a (NXT) touchsensor, the PC application can determine the ‘status’ of the switch (i.e. in which direction is the lever positioned):
Since we will need four switch drives and based on the EV3 (so it can be controlled by one brick), I thought it would be a good moment to redesign the drives.
I came up with a modular drive system. I designed a ‘fixed’ part without the motor that converts the rotation into the lever movement. And four different motor modules that can be connected to the axle:
- Based on the PF motor
- Based on the EV3 M-motor
- Based on the EV3 L-motor
- Based on the NXT motor
I am going to design a separate module for reading the lever position, one based on the EV3 Touch sensor and one based on the NXT Touch sensor.
If you want the building instructions of these modules, please do not hesitate to contact me.
can I get a copy of the instructions please
Yes, of course. I will send you them by email.
Best,Hans
hello, I’m interested in your rail module, could I get a copy of the instructions please.
Thanks in advance
Dear Jose,
I will send you a copy of the LDD file.
Best,
Hans
hello, I’m interested in your rail module too, could I get a copy of the instructions please.
Thanks in advance
I’m interested in your rail module too.
Please get a copy of the instructions.
Thanks in advance
Yes, I will send you a cop of the building instructions.
Best regards,
Hans
Dear Hans,
I really liked your creation and i am really interested to try it out.
Could you please send me the instructions and the programme you created?
I have the NXT block. Thank you in advance.
Dear George,
Thank you for the kind words. I will send you the building instructions of the Modular switch. There is no (NXT) programme (you only have to turn the motor on and off in either direction).
Best,
Hans
Thank you very much for your quick reply! I am looking forward to built it!
Regarding the NXT program, I worked on something simple yesterday, with the use of th light sensor. I will have to adapt it though, for your creation!
Thanks again.
Regards,
George
Could you mail me the instructions also?
Thnx!
Dear Tom,
Sorry for the late reply, I was rather busy the last days.
Will send you the instructions.
Best,
Hans
Hello, Hans!
It looks exactly what’s i’m looking for….
Could you send me instructions, please?
Dear Антон,
I will send you the instructions by email.
Regards,
Hans
Could I please have a copy of the instructions for your latest motor build for automated track switching – thanks!
Yes, you can. I will send you the link.
Best, Hans
beste hans,
Na het bezoek aan legoworld met mijn kinderen is de “snoepmachine” en de trein een idee waar ze al een tijdje mee spelen. Nu is het plan om rond de kerstboom de legotrein uit te leggen en te automatiseren met de mindstorm die ze van de sint hebben gekregen.
Nu proberen ze hem van de foto af te maken, helaas lukt dit niet. De grote vraag is of ze jouw instructie mogen hebben, om een stevige wissel behuizing te maken 😉
familie bulsink
Hi Familie Bulsink,
Nice to hear that your kids are so enthousiastic. I’ve just send you the information by email.
Regards,
Hans
Hello i have a ev3 set and i love train. Can u have a copy of the instructions ,and can I make a video of your creation ? Of courses just for say good job and put your site on the description. My channel is “Nalert” And the logo is yellow And that is on YouTube !
Dear Nathanaël,
I do not have instructions, so you’ll have to do it with the video material and the photos on Flickr. Of course you make a video of my creation once build?
Good luck and enjoy the building.
Hans
Could I please have a copy of the instructions for your latest motor build for automated track switching – thanks!
Yes, you can. Will send it to you by PM.
Just wanted to know if you still have the instructions for your modular switcher. Thank you and have a nice day.
Yes, I still have them. Will send you a PM with instructions.
I feel dumb but i cant find where i can read my PMs!?! Help me please.
I have send you an email (at your gmail address). I assume that you know how to read an email ;-). Did you get the email?
can I get a copy of the instructions please
Yes, you can. I will send it you by email.