{"id":418,"date":"2021-02-12T13:43:40","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T13:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starthardware.org\/en\/?p=418"},"modified":"2021-03-27T11:19:52","modified_gmt":"2021-03-27T11:19:52","slug":"raylfx-effects-for-model-railroads-and-model-making-with-arduino-nano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starthardware.org\/en\/raylfx-effects-for-model-railroads-and-model-making-with-arduino-nano\/","title":{"rendered":"RaylFX \u2013 Effects for model railroads and model making with Arduino Nano"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Miniature Wonderland in Hamburg really fascinated me. Of course, all the trains and tracks are already ingenious, but the real magic is the level of detail and not least the lighting and effects that are installed. And of course I wanted to recreate something like this with Arduino and make it available to you. I put special emphasis on customizability and ease of replication. I named the system RaylFX, because I want to expand it more and more in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The RaylFX System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I designed the RaylFX system in such a way that it consists of individual components which receive a common time via a central element, the control module, because, as with the Miniature Wonderland, it should become day and night with RaylFX after an adjustable time. This function is performed by a low-cost Arduino Nano, which sends a number from 0 to 23 to all modules in the system at adjustable intervals. These modules also use the Arduino Nano as a platform. Depending on the project (e.g. fairground, construction site, settlement, etc.) other components are integrated. Again, I have paid attention to simplicity and low cost, although both must please be seen in relation. Even though I tried to make the application as simple as possible, this is still a project for people with some experience in using Arduino. For this I recommend my e-book “Arduino f\u00fcr Anf\u00e4nger und Anf\u00e4ngerinnen”. In it there are all the basics you need to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Control Module \u2013 Wiring Diagram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The control module consists of an Arduino Nano whose pin D18 (A4) is connected to all other modules at pin D18. (The green cable in the picture is redundant.) In addition, there is a central power supply that connects all modules together (5V+ and GND).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Components<\/h2>\n\n\n\n