Wii Nunchuk Arduino Controlled Model Train
Wii Nunchuk Controlled Model Train
Using an Arduino microcontroller, an Adafruit motor shield, and a Wii Nunchuk, you can create a intuitive, programmable, model train controller to run your layout. Amaze your friends. Entertain your kids. Not quite DC, not quite DCC. You’re headed for the hacker lands of PWM (pulse-width modulation).Why do this?
– Pulse-width modulation allows smooth operation at slow speeds.
– Set realistic rates of acceleration and braking.
– Set maximum speed to avoid derailments.
– Program operational responses to meet your operating style.
– Control train based on sensors, auto reversing, whatever.
– Because you can, and it is cool.
There seems to be a lot of interest from the model train community in arduino projects to control various aspects of the trains, lights, and other infrastructure. It’s pretty interesting. There’s a lot you could do using sensors of all kinds to logic your trains around. We’ll be posting a lot more model train arduino projects to be sure.
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