Published On Aug 28, 2022
There are many ways to motorize and control Lego switch tracks remotely. I tried to cover as many as I could in a single video. We're going to use Power Functions, Mindstorms and 9v solutions covering over 30 years of Lego electronic offerings. TrixBrix track is very different to motorize but I show a solution I've been working on. Feel free to ask any questions you may have or offer alternative solutions. Play well!
** update **
Here is a link to part two of this video with many updates as well as a new motorized switch track design (with instructions)
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Links in order of mention
How to build the 9v geared motor switch
• Arduino for Lego Trains #3: Motorized...
How to build the Power Functions M Motor switch
• HOWTO LEGO Train Motorized Points Switch
How to disable the clicking system
Almighty Arjen's Work In Progress channel
• Lego train automation Episode 07: mot...
Using Power Functions IR receivers without Batteries
• Power Functions IR receiver + 9v trai...
9v wire repair
• Replacing Lego 9v Wire / Repairing Mi...
Sariel's Bricks & Pets "10 LEGO Power Functions Tricks You NEED To Know"
• 10 LEGO Power Functions Tricks You NE...
My train layout using the DACTA Control Lab (It's an older video sir but it checks out)
• Lego Dacta Control Lab controlling a ...
A.F.O.O.L. Podcast hosted by Bricktrains, Bricktsar and Marigrasman23
• Visually Where Back, The A F.o.O.L Po...
My Technic Control Center Retrospective
• Lego Technic Control Center Retrospec...
My Lego Dacta Serial Interface and Control Lab software Retrospective
• Lego Dacta Serial Interface and Contr...
Lastly a video that combines many of the topics in this video, along with plenty of bonus points, is my Computer Controlled Monorail Layout
• Building my Computer Controlled Lego ...
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