LEGuanO Automates you LEGO Trains
LEGuanO Automates you LEGO Trains
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LEGuanO Level Crossing
We have finished the first prototype of our LEGuanO Level Crossing edition.
It features:
- an IR (LEGO Power Functions ™ compatible) receiver
- four reed sensor inputs for automated mode
- headers for two x two red flashing lights
- headers for two white ‘safe’ blinking lights
- option for two servo’s (barriers)
- very small (4 by 4 studs) footprint
- includes a 5V power suppy (allows for 9V – 5V dc input)
Reminds us of the good old 12V days with the remotely operated and automated 7866 level crossing.
Hope we get the prototype soon for testing so we can start production.
LEGuanO Arduino
The first LEGuanO was our standard version. We have successfully used it for different applications like servo controlled train signals, a railroad crossing, etc. Based on the experience with version 1.0 we have created the LEGuanO Servo and LEGuanO Level Crossing.
The LEGuanO Arduino is 5 studs by 8 studs and perfect to fit in a train (recommended with: part 2653) and other applications possible.
We have used it for the lights in front of the house of Uncle Toms’ Cabin as well.
Features:
- same outputs a normal Arduino
- FTDI programmable
- special IR header for Power Functions compatibility.
- two i2c headers to interconnect multiple LEGuanO’s
Note: needs to be powered with an external 5V dc supply (features polarity protection).
LEGuanO Servo Controller
We have placed our order of the first batch of LEGuanO Servo Controllers.
The LEGuanO Servo Controller is a LEGuanO Arduino with 8 Servo outputs. There are also 4 reed sensor inputs. There are also three outputs available for IR barriers.
Features:
- 8 servo outputs (for automating points and arm signals)
- 4 reed sensor train detector inputs
- i2c header to connect to the LEGuanO Basic or an other i2c device
- ISP + FTDI for Arduino programming
Seperately available:
- reed sensor board with IR barrier
Note: needs to be powered with an external 5V dc supply (features polarity protection).
Make sure the supply provides enough current (Ampére) for the Servo’s.
Welcome to the LEGuanO World
Apart from our Ministickers.nl initiative, we decided to also take the LEGO train system to the next level. Our solutions are based on Arduino (the powerful open source hardware system). The smart thing about our micro controller solutions is that they are sized in LEGO units.