emt_911 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Have a good weekend Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 I had Chris Nevard round back in April to take photos of Yard Shunter. Today had Mike Harris phoned my for the interview for the Model Rail Magazine, it should be in the January 2017. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggyman Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I had Chris Nevard round back in April to take photos of Yard Shunter. Today had Mike Harris phoned my for the interview for the Model Rail Magazine, it should be in the January 2017. Hi Ray Well done.... Look forward to my copy arriving in my postbox.... Cheers Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hi Ray Well done.... Look forward to my copy arriving in my postbox.... Cheers Bill Hi Bill I will be getting a draft copy soon. But looking forward getting my copy of the Magazine. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Next outing for Yard Shunter is at Beaminster on the 14th January 2017. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Yard Shunter will be in the Model Rail on the January (MR230) will be out in December. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have been working on a new idea of controlling Yard Shunter by using a Raspberry Pi through a WIFI router to operate Yard Shunter and Feltham Road MPD on my mobile phone and I will be taking Yard Shunter to Stafford this weekend so Richard and will be shunting with it there. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have been working on a new idea of controlling Yard Shunter by using a Raspberry Pi through a WIFI router to operate Yard Shunter and Feltham Road MPD on my mobile phone and I will be taking Yard Shunter to Stafford this weekend so Richard and will be shunting with it there. I've never had a phone Signal of any sort inside that Shed Ray, even Pete Waterman had his Mobile tied to Drain Pipe a few years back trying to get a Signal. Mind you I don't understand why you need a Mobile Phone to Drive a Train set anyway mate. All the best and see you Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted February 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2017 I've never had a phone Signal of any sort inside that Shed Ray, even Pete Waterman had his Mobile tied to Drain Pipe a few years back trying to get a Signal. Mind you I don't understand why you need a Mobile Phone to Drive a Train set anyway mate. All the best and see you Sunday. It's all set up with own WiFi network connecting with a router through the Raspberry Pi (a micro computer running Linux version of JMRI) and then USB interface to the Powercab panel. Works a treat. I've got a similar arrangement on Orchard Road / Acacia Avenue and fitted into a box so portable between layouts. Then use Engine Driver app on Android phone / tablet. When used on Acacia Avenue recently, created quite a lot of interest. Does also allow us to walk round the layout without restrictions of trailing cables. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) It's all set up with own WiFi network connecting with a router through the Raspberry Pi (a micro computer running Linux version of JMRI) and then USB interface to the Powercab panel. Works a treat. I've got a similar arrangement on Orchard Road / Acacia Avenue and fitted into a box so portable between layouts. Then use Engine Driver app on Android phone / tablet. When used on Acacia Avenue recently, created quite a lot of interest. Does also allow us to walk round the layout without restrictions of trailing cables. Hi Richard, I'm no Techno Phobe I'm afraid, so most of what you've said above has gone way over my head. I just prefer pulling a lever and seeing a Point or Signal move, and then working the controller. EDIT = Just one question, is there a manual back up? I'm looking forward to seeing it all on Sunday. Have a good Show. Edited February 2, 2017 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have been working on a new idea of controlling Yard Shunter by using a Raspberry Pi through a WIFI router to operate Yard Shunter and Feltham Road MPD on my mobile phone and I will be taking Yard Shunter to Stafford this weekend so Richard and will be shunting with it there. I hope that you have a good show Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted February 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) I have been working on a new idea of controlling Yard Shunter by using a Raspberry Pi through a WIFI router to operate Yard Shunter and Feltham Road MPD on my mobile phone and I will be taking Yard Shunter to Stafford this weekend so Richard and will be shunting with it there.Can you get interference if too many people are running wifi routers? I want to do something like this so I may come and pester on Saturday.Paul. [Edit: tomorrow changed to Saturday cos I can't remember what day it is!] Edited February 2, 2017 by 5BarVT 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted February 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hi Richard, I'm no Techno Phobe I'm afraid, so most of what you've said above has gone way over my head. I just prefer pulling a lever and seeing a Point or Signal move, and then working the controller. EDIT = Just one question, is there a manual back up? I'm looking forward to seeing it all on Sunday. Have a good Show. Hi Andy Nothing wrong pulling a lever! I think DCC operation on our exhibition layouts suits us and not necessarily better. Of course a little bit unnecessary for home layouts. Look forward to catching up on Sunday. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted February 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2017 Can you get interference if too many people are running wifi routers? I want to do something like this so I may come and pester on Saturday. Paul. [Edit: tomorrow changed to Saturday cos I can't remember what day it is!] Shouldn't be an issue with interference across WiFi systems. By all means come over for a chat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) It's all set up with own WiFi network connecting with a router through the Raspberry Pi (a micro computer running Linux version of JMRI) and then USB interface to the Powercab panel. Works a treat. I've got a similar arrangement on Orchard Road / Acacia Avenue and fitted into a box so portable between layouts. Then use Engine Driver app on Android phone / tablet. When used on Acacia Avenue recently, created quite a lot of interest. Does also allow us to walk round the layout without restrictions of trailing cables. This sound interesting, will come and have a look/chat on Saturday. I have used WiThrottle on my iPhone with JMRI on a PC but never liked the thought of having to lug a PC/Laptop around for exhibition use. The Rasberry Pi solution looks like a nice alternative. Another Ray. Edited February 3, 2017 by tender Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted February 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2017 This sound interesting, will come and have a look/chat on Saturday. I have used WiThrottle on my iPhone with JMRI on a PC but never liked the thought of having to lug a PC/Laptop around for exhibition use. The Rasberry Pi solution looks like a nice alternative. Another Ray. The only problem we have at the moment though, is that a laptop is still required to remote login to the Raspberry Pi to start JMRI as cannot get an autostart script to work. There does appear to be a script available but not yet tried. However, Ray has ordered a (5" ?) compatible touch screen which can be plugged direct to the Raspberry Pi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 This sound interesting, will come and have a look/chat on Saturday. I have used WiThrottle on my iPhone with JMRI on a PC but never liked the thought of having to lug a PC/Laptop around for exhibition use. The Rasberry Pi solution looks like a nice alternative. Another Ray. Hi RayBy all mains come have a word on Saturday. Will try to explane things with you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Used Shunter is all set up and the Raspbery pi is working nicly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Hi Ray, Richard Good to talk to you both at Stafford today. Thanks for all the information and demo of the Raspberry Pi on the layout, all very interesting and informative. John Edited February 4, 2017 by Digital 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Used Shunter is all set up and the Raspbery pi is working nicly.Predictive type & spellchecker aren't, though!! Saw it today at Stafford; like a lot of layouts of it's ilk, looks much smaller in real life than photos! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted February 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2017 Predictive type & spellchecker aren't, though!! Saw it today at Stafford; like a lot of layouts of it's ilk, looks much smaller in real life than photos! Yes, Ray had trouble with predictive text on his phone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hi Ray, Richard Good to talk to you both at Stafford today. Thanks for all the information and demo of the Raspberry Pi on the layout, all very interesting and informative. John Likewise, another Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted February 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2017 Thanks for the chat today and the demo of the Pi. Apologies to any other viewers for the delay in service whilst I distracted the driver! Particularly like the track layout as it's not obvious immediately how it works. Very clever. Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted February 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2017 Myself and Ray had a great weekend at Stafford. Many thanks to Colin and SRC for another great show. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Myself and Ray had a great weekend at Stafford. Many thanks to Colin and SRC for another great show. Good to see you and chat to you both and thanks for all the information on the Raspberry Pi control........ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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