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Post by jordan on Mar 22, 2024 2:46:25 GMT
So I have an idea that I'm wondering that is if at all feasible. I have a new Lionel Legacy PT Hudson #5447 on a new display case with Proses rollers that sits under a quad monitor work setup at home. What I'd like to do is somehow setup the computer to create rules in MS Outlook that can trigger the movement, horn, and/or whistle when a certain rule is triggered. I'm trying to decide what the best way to attack this would be....I think it would be cool to be away from the monitors but to hear the horn/whistle/movement when a certain rule is triggered. Thoughts, if at all even remotely possible?
Jordan
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Post by firewood on Mar 23, 2024 16:13:49 GMT
Honestly I have no idea, but would a smart-home automation app or Arduino work?
Dave (steam-powered brain 😉)
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Post by Adam on Mar 23, 2024 16:23:28 GMT
I agree with firewood. This would take some knowhow with email servers and some sort of programmable controller such as an arduino. Interesting idea though.
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Post by curtis on Mar 23, 2024 17:22:07 GMT
I think this would work if it was converted to Blunami DCC as there are a lot of computer programs that will do just this. I just can't figure how with Legacy, TMCC, DCS, Conventional or even Bluetooth.
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Post by harborbelt70 on Mar 23, 2024 21:58:21 GMT
I think this would work if it was converted to Blunami DCC as there are a lot of computer programs that will do just this. I just can't figure how with Legacy, TMCC, DCS, Conventional or even Bluetooth. I don’t think that Microsoft applications can “talk” to Legacy controls but for the simple actions described (go, stop, bell etc.) there might be a computer program that could handle it via conventional transformer control. However, the only thing of this kind that I have actually seen is with DCC or Marklin systems where it’s possible to interface with a computer. A DCC-equipped MTH engine might be a possibility but that’s 2-rail DC powered.
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Post by jordan on Mar 24, 2024 2:07:10 GMT
I have a good handle on how to make it work with arduino (the outlook portion), my biggest caveat is how to make it communicate with the legacy system though. curtis the bluetooth idea doesn't seem that far off. I feel like if there was an arduino that had a bluetooth module that could emulate the way our phones talk through the lionchief app maybe that is the simplest? My understanding is it's the type of bluetooth connection where it's not actually paired with the device so to speak it's just a click and connect in the app itself, kind of like the cheap chinese LED light apps. I have 2 ATVs with identical light whips, and if they are in close proximity of each other they both receive the same selection of color/mode. If there was a way to transmit like that similarly..... I'm just spitballing here, tell me if i'm on to something.... Jordan |
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Post by curtis on Mar 24, 2024 22:44:33 GMT
Blunami is DCC
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