Oct 25, 2016 · In the December 2016 Model Railroader, Detlef Kurpanek describes how designed an operating model railroad signal system that uses Arduino microcontrollers. As an online bonus, you can download Detlef’s source code for the project by clicking on the link below.

Mar 13, 2019 · Want Arduino projects for your Model Railroads? Learn about object / block detection sensors, signaling, servo control, inter-Arduino communications, JMRI integration, speed measurement, turntable indexing and sound projects.

If you are looking for basic information and ideas on how to use Arduino boards on your model railroad layout, you’ve come to the right place. I happen to model in N scale, but everything I write about in this blog can work in any scale from G to Z. Everything I’m doing is independent of the locomotive control system, so most techniques and ...

Jan 7, 2020 · Get the trains running on time. Make your schedule. Any Arduino boards and your model railway set. This very simple scheme allows you to quickly get the train on your schedule. You can adjust the movement time and the train stop time. Train acceleration and braking are …

Create massive train traffic on your own model railway!

Arduino microcontrollers are a great addition to model railroading, especially when dealing with automation. Here is a simple and easy way to get started with model railroad automation with Arduino. So, without any further ado, let's get started!

Apr 27, 2023 · Arduino can be programmed to control your model railroad’s locomotives and other vehicles, sound effects, lighting systems, signals, etc. It can also be used to automate complex tasks such as reversing trains on a specific track section or automatically switching routes based on the time of day.

Arduino Projects For Animation And Control Of Model Train Layout, Dioramas And Scenic Displays. – What’s In This Page. A selection of Arduino projects that you can use to animate your models, be they dioramas or model railroad scenery.

My goal has been to created railroad signal for my son trains. Main Goals: Changing between green and red using button. Changing between green and red automatically after some period of time. Build the chassis from LEGO. Program it on Atmega chip to learn the Arduino language.

Arduino and easy to use photo occupancy sensors simplify control of the grade crossing signals and sound effects on a model railroad.