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Episode 478: Upgrading A Christmas Train with Python and Raspberry Pi

 

Unfortunately, not everything we buy off the shelf is as amazing as it appears. We found this with our Christmas Train. The options were throw it out, and mod it. I didn't really see that as a question...

 

For more information on setting up the RPI headless, head over to Episode 444:  Raspberry Pi 4 DVR  for more info, at around 7:15 in!

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Upgrading A Christmas Train with Python and Raspberry Pi

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  • Nice upgrade.  I also really dislike the lurching forward on my cheap Christmas train.  My train uses 3 D cell batteries for power and weight.  It certainly doesn't leave a lot of room for electronics.  Maybe I could make something with an ATtiny and a touch sensor.  The stopping after so many loops is a super cool feature.  Great project.

  • in reply to kmikemoo

    There is definately scope for a much smaller controller, I'm just way more comfortable with Pi. I think a soft start with a delay is easily the best addition behind volume control!

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