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F1p Train Optical Detection
28 April 2012 - 09:31 PM
Hello everyone,
Some of you may of seen my little project in the Workbench topic, but here is the official topic for my new product, Train Optical Detection.
How does it work?
As the train passes over, the detector notices the change in light.
How easy is it to set up?
Each detector needs to be placed between the sleepers, then connected up
A detector between the sleepers, each detector is 5mm in diameter and fits between "00" Gauge sleepers
Cable diagram shows for 2 detectors, and how they can be chained together. Soldering to the PCB at the "Pin" end is required.
An example of the PCB and mounted microcontroller, cabled soldiered through the holes.
The diagram for an LED on a control panel, where the LED will light when a train is detected.
The small block of wood over the track simulates a train, and the LED lights up.
Up to 8 detectors can be used with one Microcontroller.
Advanced Features?
Yes!
The main feature is computer control, where connecting it to a computer, the information can be sent back to display on the screen.
A graphic display, where a box on the line indicates a train is over the sensor. White when a train is overhead.
How much and what do you get?
Prices: £20 + £2 Postage = £22
FIRST 9 UNITS AVAILABLE VERY SOON.
Some of you may of seen my little project in the Workbench topic, but here is the official topic for my new product, Train Optical Detection.
F1p Train Optical Detection is a cheap alternative to Infra-Red train detectors, in locations where there is light.
Where Infra-Red detectors can work in any light conditions, they are much more expensive, at £20+ for one detector!How does it work?
As the train passes over, the detector notices the change in light.
How easy is it to set up?
Each detector needs to be placed between the sleepers, then connected up
A detector between the sleepers, each detector is 5mm in diameter and fits between "00" Gauge sleepers
Cable diagram shows for 2 detectors, and how they can be chained together. Soldering to the PCB at the "Pin" end is required.
An example of the PCB and mounted microcontroller, cabled soldiered through the holes.
The diagram for an LED on a control panel, where the LED will light when a train is detected.
The small block of wood over the track simulates a train, and the LED lights up.
Up to 8 detectors can be used with one Microcontroller.
Advanced Features?
Yes!
The main feature is computer control, where connecting it to a computer, the information can be sent back to display on the screen.
A graphic display, where a box on the line indicates a train is over the sensor. White when a train is overhead.How much and what do you get?
- Ready to use Circuit Board and mounted (removable) Arduino Nano microcontroller
- USB Power Cable
- 8 Optical Detectors
Prices: £20 + £2 Postage = £22
FIRST 9 UNITS AVAILABLE VERY SOON.
