DriverD #7.c – Adding a Sensor to Our Automation in DCC-EX, EX-Rail
Welcome to Driver D Trains. Thanks for stopping by! I’m your host Driver D.
Our conductor and brakeman Scratchy-C is keeping a watchful eye on our train.
[Meow!]
In my last video #7.b - Automating a Train With DCC-EX, EX-Rail, we went step by step through the process of creating the set of “Roll Out!” automations I use to drive the train to the end of the layout and back again each time I complete an operating session on the D-Saver. Hopefully you had a chance to try those automations on your own layout.
In this video, part three in the series, we’ll create a version of the automation that uses a sensor to detect when our train has reached the end of the layout. We’ll also create a virtual sensor so that we can run the automation even if we don’t have a sensor, which means that you can try the automation on your layout! Look for a community post with all the EX-Rail script from today’s video so you can try it yourself.
Community post with the EX-Rail script for today’s video:
https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx_Yv9I3V8YlfYz7Mwzxq41IpuEXWiHBF8
Check below for links to my other videos, including my video series on assembling a DCC-EX command station, and my series on using JMRI’s DecoderPro app to control our trains. Also, if you are enjoying the videos, please leave a comment, and hit the ‘Like’ button. And if you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the channel.
It may be cold outside, but trains keep moving rain or shine, so grab your things and let’s get started.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Driver D trains!
02:17 Adding a Sensor to Our Automation in DCC-EX, EX-Rail
04:44 Step 1. Add a Sensor to Our Layout
09:08 Step 2. Add the Sensor to the Roll Out! Automation
19:54 Step 3. Run Some Trains!
21:41 What’s Next… Automating Two Locomotives with DCC-EX, EX-Rail
23:15 Thanks for Watching!
23:38 Credits
Products mentioned in this video:
NCE BD20 Block Occupancy Sensor -
https://www.ncedcc.com/online-store/BD20-Block-Detector-p38322147
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6CYYIV
Also available from most model railroad retailers.
DCC-EX: https://www.dcc-ex.com
EX-Rail Page: https://dcc-ex.com/exrail/
Videos in my EX-Rail series:
#7.a - Creating Automations in DCC-EX, EX-Rail https://youtu.be/sxF3KcUAmiU
#7.b - Automating a Train With DCC-EX, EX-Rail https://youtu.be/GugGBmced0o
#7.c - Adding a Sensor to Our Automation in DCC-EX, EX-Rail [this video]
Videos about the D-Saver:
#1 - Welcome to DriverDTrains! https://youtu.be/_bADQBPPoP8
#2 - A Model Railroader's Journey https://youtu.be/eBKweUpMMl4
#2.b - Railroader's Journey Bonus Materials https://youtu.be/bl07P5pmN7g
#3 - Designing the D-Saver Layout https://youtu.be/bkRtDbs1gsE
#6.a - Meet the D-Saver 1’ x 6’ HO Scale Switching Layout https://youtu.be/PBK2pxpxByo
#6.b - Switching Operations on a 1’ x 6’ HO Scale Layout https://youtu.be/WMSRJq2PLOo
Supercut: #6.sc - D-Saver 1’ x 6’ HO Scale Switching Layout https://youtu.be/ybqzzal7Suk
Videos in my DCC-EX series:
Part 1: #4.a - Assembling a DCC-EX Command Station https://youtu.be/HatlU7A5S5s
Part 2: #4.b - Installing & Configuring DCC-EX https://youtu.be/jv_xfwLZJd8
Part 3: #4.c - Adding Wi-Fi to DCC-EX https://youtu.be/B08Qo0az-nI
Part 4: #4.d - Configuring DCC-EX Wi-Fi for Station Mode https://youtu.be/4pT273C0ozM
Part 5: #4.e - Adding and LCD Display to DCC-EX https://youtu.be/YmPgOU1dxrk
Part 6: #4.f – Correcting the Wi-Fi Firmware for DCC-EX https://youtu.be/gzbW55aBBkE
Supercut: #4.sc – Assemble a DCC-EX Command Station https://youtu.be/Y_CRBRqAKJ0
Bonus Materials: #4.x – DCC-EX Series Bonus Materials https://youtu.be/DxZhLXnBv68
Videos in my JMRI series:
Part 1: #5.a - An Introduction to JMRI https://youtu.be/gFJaQ0yF7sI
Part 2: #5.b - Install & Configure JMRI DecoderPro https://youtu.be/zjXvfgwNuiI
Part 3: #5.c - Using & Customizing JMRI Throttles https://youtu.be/jA9dzhD2dNY
Part 4: #5.d - Using WiThrottle and Engine Driver with JMRI & DCC-EX https://youtu.be/YpC7I19j-KE
Part 5: #5.e - Using Physical Controllers with JMRI & DCC-EX https://youtu.be/ke5iDERnMmE
Part 5: #5.f - Managing JMRI Locomotive Rosters https://youtu.be/Oq_PwYYrzXY Supercut: #5.sc - Introduction to JMRI DecoderPro https://youtu.be/sg1xv0RNLT8
What’s next - Automating Two Locomotives with DCC-EX, EX-Rail
In my next video we’ll look at a more complex example of an automation that uses two locomotives working together to switch freight cars from one track to another. After that we’ll look at how to add a second LCD to our DCC-EX command station, and use that LCD to display information about our locomotives. But it’s best to keep moving on a cold day like this, so we’ll save the chitchat for another time. Until then…
Thanks for watching!
Well Scratchy, what were you looking for?
[Meow!]
What!?! Santa has a secret boxcar full of gifts?!?!
[Meow!]
Scratchy!
All aboard!
[Credits]
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