What's better than Java?
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Model Trains and Java.
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You are pretty late on that one. I've known about that for most of a decade
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This would be a great topic to post about over on GroveSocial's new Model Railroading Forum! We've been looking for people interested in posting over there to get the ball rolling.
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@scottalanmiller said:
You are pretty late on that one. I've known about that for most of a decade
I've known about it, but someone (Model Railroader Magazine) did a video on it. Here it is in action:
Also somewhat related:
http://www.nmra.org/
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Actually this is a better video of JMRI:
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I've always been interested in model trains. Do you do much with them? I have long wanted to have a really extensive layout that was completely controlled by computer and required no humans at all and would semi-accurately simulate real train traffic so that you could continue the modeling aspect into the chronos dimension. But I don't like to operate trains. To me they are models, artwork, that moves, not a toy that I want to control and run on my own. I'm funny that I absolutely adore the modeling and find the operations to be pretty silly. My dad, on the other hand. primarily likes operating model trains.
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@scottalanmiller said:
I've always been interested in model trains. Do you do much with them? I have long wanted to have a really extensive layout that was completely controlled by computer and required no humans at all and would semi-accurately simulate real train traffic so that you could continue the modeling aspect into the chronos dimension. But I don't like to operate trains. To me they are models, artwork, that moves, not a toy that I want to control and run on my own. I'm funny that I absolutely adore the modeling and find the operations to be pretty silly. My dad, on the other hand. primarily likes operating model trains.
It's not any different than flying model airplanes. And yes. I do as much as I can with them. For me it is art & play all in one. Being able to implement my other passion for technology into my model layout = bliss.
Right now, all of my stuff is old, not DCC and in boxes. I do not have a layout yet, and unfortunately there aren't a lot of active clubs in my area.
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@Bill-Kindle said:
@scottalanmiller said:
I've always been interested in model trains. Do you do much with them? I have long wanted to have a really extensive layout that was completely controlled by computer and required no humans at all and would semi-accurately simulate real train traffic so that you could continue the modeling aspect into the chronos dimension. But I don't like to operate trains. To me they are models, artwork, that moves, not a toy that I want to control and run on my own. I'm funny that I absolutely adore the modeling and find the operations to be pretty silly. My dad, on the other hand. primarily likes operating model trains.
It's not any different than flying model airplanes. And yes. I do as much as I can with them. For me it is art & play all in one. Being able to implement my other passion for technology into my model layout = bliss.
Right now, all of my stuff is old, not DCC and in boxes. I do not have a layout yet, and unfortunately there aren't a lot of active clubs in my area.
except that flying RC planes requires a lil bit of skill. not dissin you hardcore model train conductors or anything...
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I prefer cars to trains. Scalextric has lane change availability on straights and curves, plus 2 lanes to one lane, up to 6 cards on 2 lane. You can make one car go clockwise and the other lane counter clockwise. New stuff allows you to determine how much "gas" you have so you have to pit or the car stalls on the track!
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@Hubtech said:
@Bill-Kindle said:
@scottalanmiller said:
I've always been interested in model trains. Do you do much with them? I have long wanted to have a really extensive layout that was completely controlled by computer and required no humans at all and would semi-accurately simulate real train traffic so that you could continue the modeling aspect into the chronos dimension. But I don't like to operate trains. To me they are models, artwork, that moves, not a toy that I want to control and run on my own. I'm funny that I absolutely adore the modeling and find the operations to be pretty silly. My dad, on the other hand. primarily likes operating model trains.
It's not any different than flying model airplanes. And yes. I do as much as I can with them. For me it is art & play all in one. Being able to implement my other passion for technology into my model layout = bliss.
Right now, all of my stuff is old, not DCC and in boxes. I do not have a layout yet, and unfortunately there aren't a lot of active clubs in my area.
except that flying RC planes requires a lil bit of skill. not dissin you hardcore model train conductors or anything...
The skill comes with designing your layout correctly to FRA (for realism) and NMRA (for hobby) standards. That's where some operating sessions can be fun if the layout has proper switching, is large enough and also has enough good quality craftsmanship in it. Add DCC (like shown in the video) and you can set and forget like Scott wants to do.
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I have done this all from trains and cars but the ones I love the most are my planes. They force you to not think about anything else when flying because one miss up and you just lost $300+ dollars
this was about 2 years ago when plane and power line tried to be friends. -
Ohh.. that makes me wish I had pictures of my spectacular wrecks when I was flying RC planes...
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@Dashrender said:
Ohh.. that makes me wish I had pictures of my spectacular wrecks when I was flying RC planes...
haha, my dad and I flew planes when i was a teenager. he was SO BAD, crashed everything. I on the other hand was a natural, thank you video games. used to win "Combat" competitions all the time.
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@Hubtech said:
@Dashrender said:
Ohh.. that makes me wish I had pictures of my spectacular wrecks when I was flying RC planes...
haha, my dad and I flew planes when i was a teenager. he was SO BAD, crashed everything. I on the other hand was a natural, thank you video games. used to win "Combat" competitions all the time.
Cool, I flew for two year, I was pretty good at the end of my flying days, no sports flyer mind you, but I could do some tricks my my trainer plane that most couldn't.
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@Dashrender said:
@Hubtech said:
@Dashrender said:
Ohh.. that makes me wish I had pictures of my spectacular wrecks when I was flying RC planes...
haha, my dad and I flew planes when i was a teenager. he was SO BAD, crashed everything. I on the other hand was a natural, thank you video games. used to win "Combat" competitions all the time.
Cool, I flew for two year, I was pretty good at the end of my flying days, no sports flyer mind you, but I could do some tricks my my trainer plane that most couldn't.
sweet dawg! I had a couple CAP 232's with .91 motors. they were fun. my favorite were these from Airmadillo http://kombat40.50megs.com/ you could bury them in the ground, replace a few vinyl bolts, straighten out the fuselage over your knee, replace the prop, and be back in the air in no time. their trainer is great for a beginner because unless you fly it into the sun, you can't kill it. might look into getting one again, had some fun with these things.
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and "java"
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WOW you were .91's.. those are huge!
my first couple were .40's, I think I ended with a .60 in my trainer and for the life of me I can't recall it's name. It's been discontinued though I recall that much ( I bought an extra when they retired them because it was such an awesome plane).
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yup. good times. java
