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The running speed is possible thanks to battery powered loco.

Do you have an idea to fix accessories on the platform made of aerated concrete ?

Hello

Here is a quick video of the first train stopping in my station.
I have decided to named my station "walnut lane station" as my street's name is "gros noyer" In French which can be translated as "huge walnut tree"

Few month ago I bought a station, but the roof was made from plywood. So I printed some tiles and glue them on this plywood base. Last week-end I started to create the platform with Syporex. Now I would like to add some stuff on the platform like benches, lights, fences. But I don't know how to fix ...

To finish concerning the receiver here is the code : /* Code for locomotive RUSTY */ #include "SPI.h" #include "NRFLite.h" const static uint8_t RADIO_ID = 10; // receiver identification const static uint8_t PIN_RADIO_CE = 9; // connexion pin of nrf24l01 const static uint8_t PIN_R...

Lonsdaler wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:45 pm Excellent. Any room for a steam loco soundcard?

Unfortunately not in the loco, it is too tight.

Lonsdaler wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:40 pm That's an impressive conversion. Look forward to seeing it running. And thank you from me for the link to the wiring diagram software.

It's already filmed :

Installation of Arduino Nano: There is a hole at the back of the boiler into the cabin. I increase a little bit the dimensions to have a goos access to the USB port on the Ardunio. Thus I can connect the Arduino to my computer without disassemble the loco. The Arduino fits in the back of the boiler...

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Just downloading the 0.9.3b now Thank you
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cool, after you can find on the internet the missing objects to complete the library.

Power supply : The 4 batteries 18650 are installed in the cabin so I can easily access to remove them and charge them. The wires are going into the boiler via a hole that was originlly used for a small bulb. https://i.ibb.co/rtG942f/IMG-20240121-125622-Personnalis.jpg https://i.ibb.co/jR2FJKL/IMG-2...

-steves- wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:44 am That seems to fit really well after a bit of modification.

What software did you use to create the diagrams, they are really good?

I use Fritzing version 0.9.3b wich is free. If you want version 1.xxx you have to donate to the creators

Installation of nRF24L01 : This module fits just under the chimney : https://i.ibb.co/RBv60QR/IMG-20240121-181702-Personnalis.jpg Here is the wiring diagram : https://i.ibb.co/4PhdPxY/nano-nrf-bb.png pin VCC ==> pin 3V3 pin GND ==> pin GND pin CSN ==>pin D9 pin CE ==> pin D10 pin MOSI ==> pin D11 p...

Here is how I have connected the L298N : I have cut the boiler of the loco just under the red cover and removed a part of the lead to fit the L298N module in the created gap : https://i.ibb.co/x1Df2Mx/IMG-20240121-125634-Personnalis.jpg amd upload https://i.ibb.co/cgs30sq/IMG-20240118-174510-Person...

Here are the wiring of the Arduino, L298N, and NRF24L01 https://i.ibb.co/SKDCnKV/Arduino-Nano-Board-Layout.jpg amd upload https://i.ibb.co/z2DhCwm/module-L298-N-arduino-branchement-borne-alimentation-commande.jpg amd upload https://i.ibb.co/qFq8SR4/pinout-nrf24l01-brochage-pins-raccordement.jpg amd ...

I will bescrive here the installation of the receiver in my LGB Rusty loco. https://i.ibb.co/7VBV0Dz/IMG-20240117-184502-Personnalis.jpg amd upload I have to include into the loco the further parts: - 1 Arduino Nano - 1 L298N engine driver - 4x 18650 batteries - 1 5v regulator (indeed the L298N can'...

Thanks Steves I will try to print it.

That's looking great.

One of my next project is to print a loco. I am equipped with LGB track so I think it is 45mm ?

Do you have a link to the model you have done for 45mm ?

I don't want to design my first loco. I prefer tu print an already approved one.
Thanks
Sam

I am using the one with the antenna integrated.

It is easier to fit in the loco and my layout is small, so I don't need a big range.

I suppose, mine are coming from China also.

Sometimes you have to use old drivers for the Chinese boards. But generaly à quick research on the net and you have the solution.

Thanks, I have added some wiring diagrams to my previous post. Concerning the power supply and the voltage measurment of the transceiver here is the connection wiring: https://i.ibb.co/HKM9P86/mega-alim-1024x593.png The 2 resistors are voltage divider to measure a proportional voltage between 0 and ...

I hope it is understandable

don't hesitate to send questions.
I know that my posts are not with many pictures or drawings but I am still working on making connection drawings with fritzing