Online User Forums
Main Brickstuff Website
How to enable Javascript
Sign Up
Login
Home
Latest Posts
Re: [WIP] Space-themed automated train layout
Getting some lights in
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
1
Your Creations
Reported - view
Re: [WIP] Space-themed automated train layout
This might work but the Brickstuff plugs probably can’t deliver 10a. I might end up transistorizing to switch power on/off based on the IR controller. https://www.amazon.…
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
Your Creations
Reported - view
Re: How to light up Yoda's Light Saber?
It appears to be vertical so bar it getting bumped you should be fine.
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
What Lights Do I Use For [a specific] LEGO Set?
Reported - view
Re: [WIP] Space-themed automated train layout
Are these a regular product that I just haven’t seen? I’ve been researching on Adafruit. I guess what I’m looking for is something that can be powered off the Brickstuff plugs but controlled with an…
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
Your Creations
Reported - view
Re: [WIP] Space-themed automated train layout
Update! Next step is lighting the rebuilt hangar. After Christmas I will order more automation parts. I’ve decided to go with a custom control solution.…
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
Your Creations
Reported - view
Re: [WIP] Space-themed automated train layout
The good news is that I have an old laptop I may be able to use. However that may require a second arduino. One with a long cable as a controller and one with the IR blaster to do the Brickstuff…
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
1
Your Creations
Reported - view
Re: [WIP] Space-themed automated train layout
Well... here’s what they said: I'm not sure whether we'll support Buster. I was very enthusiastic about the RPi when I started with the model 3B. Unfortunately, the RPi 3B+ was a disappointment.…
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
Your Creations
Reported - view
Re: [WIP] Space-themed automated train layout
I haven’t had much time to work on the electronics portion of this build, but here’s a video showing the current transportation systems. Due to the 4dbrix control software not being updated to the…
Attachment
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
Your Creations
Reported - view
Re: [WIP] Space-themed automated train layout
Hey everybody, Sorry I haven't updated this recently, I'm currently stuck on making infrared control work on my Pi. The table's a bit of a mess (pro tip:…
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
Your Creations
Reported - view
Re: [WIP] Space-themed automated train layout
Got the table in yesterday. Planning to put paper along the back today or soon. Disclaimer I will not be lighting the whole thing, but I will attempt to spread the lights I have around the layout so…
Attachment
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
1
Your Creations
Reported - view
Re: [WIP] Space-themed automated train layout
Pictures! here goes nothing: The roller coaster track in the background is for the JK brickworks motorized train
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
Your Creations
Reported - view
Re: [WIP] Space-themed automated train layout
Update: table still in progress. I think I'll just post a picture of my hangar as it stands since building the table is taking so long.
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
Your Creations
Reported - view
[WIP] Space-themed automated train layout
This is the documentation topic for my attempt to build a space-themed Lego train layout, light it with Brickstuff, and automate it with 4dbrix products and a Raspberry Pi. I have a.…
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
30
replies
160
Your Creations
Re: Other ways to send IR commands?
That looks like an admin/mod only menu. all I get are three dots that reveal "Report post"
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
Control
Reported - view
Re: Other ways to send IR commands?
also, couple of questions about the forum software: 1. How do I edit posts? 2. Somehow I created a dupe account by forgetting which email address I used.…
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
Control
Reported - view
Re: Other ways to send IR commands?
Thanks for your quick reply. I had initially forgotten about IR control when I planned to DIY-cable the light circuits directly to the GPIO pins on the Pi.…
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
Control
Reported - view
Other ways to send IR commands?
Hello. I am working on a large futuristic train/spaceport layout, and I was wondering if it is possible to control the IR receiver for lights using an infrared LED controlled by the raspberry pi.…
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
5 yrs ago
8
replies
42
Control
1
2
Jeremiah Shue
Jeremiah_Shue
42
8
0
Joined: Tue May 28 19:06:28 UTC 2019
Follow
Home
Brickstuff Customer Corner
What Lights Do I Use For [a specific] LEGO Set?
Mega Construx/Other Mega
Introduce Yourself!
Your Creations
Customer Tips and Tricks
Brickstuff Uses Beyond LEGO
Brickflims
Scale Models
Brickstuff Products
Intelligent Power System
BrickScreen OLED and LCD Hobby Video Screens
BrickPixel Lighting System
Brickstuff Lights
Lighting Effects
Power Options
Expansion Accessories
Control
Set-Specific Kits
Do It Yourself (DIY)
Arduino
General DIY
Help
Product Manuals
Product Support and Issues
General Questions & Answers
Help Articles
Feedback
New Product Ideas
General Feedback
View all topics
Main Brickstuff Website