Phase II Raspberry Pi/Signals/Sensors/Simulator

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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:07 am

20 Sep '20
  • Work on the software simulator
  • Started cutting the lathe dial indicator holder
14 - 20 Sep '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:33 am

27 Sep '20

Worked on:
  • Adapter to secure a collet to the rotary table.
21 - 27 Sep '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:10 am

4 Oct '20
  • Working on the 60 servo arms.
  • More tools, adapters and jigs.
28 Sep - 4 Oct '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Oct 12, 2020 7:37 am

11 Oct '20
  • 60 servo arms drilled.
  • Rotary Table adapter made for next step with the arms.
5 - 11 Oct '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:14 am

18 Oct '20
  • Shaping the servo arms is slow, but progressing
12 - 18 Oct '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Oct 26, 2020 4:07 am

25 Oct '20
  • Finished second major step in making the servo arms.
  • Updated and downloaded the TrainThing simulator.
  • Updated the "Quick Start Video" for the simulator.
19 - 25 Oct '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Nov 02, 2020 1:38 am

1 Nov '20
  • Evaluated alternative ways to get feedback on switch/turnout position.
26 Oct - 1 Nov '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:06 am

15 Nov '20
  • Yes I took the week off.
  • Issues with the servo arm.
  • Worked of some software.
2 -15 Nov '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:56 am

22 Nov '20
  • Spent the week setting up java and IDE for the Raspberries
16 - 22 Nov '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Nov 30, 2020 4:28 am

29 Nov '20
  • More detailed circuit design and parts ordered.
  • Two new "why not?" features added to the list.
  • The 100th spammer banned this week.
23 - 29 Nov '20
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