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The components have been designed in Fusion360 in 1/8 inch scale and 3D printed in PLA (plastic).  The parts will eventually be recast in a more durable substance, as a test showed major part warping when left in the hot Texas sun.
The components have been designed in Fusion360 in 1/8 inch scale and 3D printed in PLA (plastic).  The parts will eventually be recast in a more durable substance, as a test showed major part warping when left in the hot Texas sun.
== Files ==
* [http://ibls.org/files/2024/TMSRR_Semaphore/cad_files/ CAD Files]
* [http://ibls.org/files/2024/TMSRR_Semaphore/photos/ Photos and drawings]


== References ==
== References ==
* [[Semaphore]]
* IBLS Source Code
** [https://github.com/IBLS/SigOS IBLS SigOS on Github]
* ESP32 boards
** [https://www.wemos.cc/en/latest/s2/s2_mini.html ESP32 S2 mini]
*** [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802958877264.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt Buy at <i>AliExpress</i>]
*** [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=esp32+s2+mini&crid=2QFU31EY6WTR4&sprefix=esp32+s2+mini%2Caps%2C100&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 buy at <i>Amazon</i>]
** [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/17146 ESP8266 w/4M Flash]
* [https://micropython.org/ MicroPython]
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W3WvXAmDJc MicroPython - Getting Started, <i>YouTube</i>]
** [https://micropython.org/download/ESP32_GENERIC_S2/ MicroPython for ESP32 S2 mini]
** [https://www.espressif.com/en/support/download/other-tools ESPRESSIF flash download tool]
** [https://github.com/dhylands/rshell rshell]


* Micro Servo
* Micro Servo
** [https://www.adafruit.com/product/169#description SG92R micro servo for $5.95 at <i>AdaFruit.com</i>]
** [https://www.adafruit.com/product/169#description SG92R micro servo for $5.95 at <i>AdaFruit.com</i>]
** [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832828324906.html SG90 micro server, <i>AliExpress</i>]
** [http://www.ee.ic.ac.uk/pcheung/teaching/DE1_EE/stores/sg90_datasheet.pdf Datasheet for SD90 micro servo]
** [http://www.ee.ic.ac.uk/pcheung/teaching/DE1_EE/stores/sg90_datasheet.pdf Datasheet for SD90 micro servo]
** [https://docs.arduino.cc/learn/electronics/servo-motors Arduino code for controlling a servo]
** [https://docs.arduino.cc/learn/electronics/servo-motors Arduino code for controlling a servo]
** [https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/libraries/servo/ Arduino servo code library description]
** [https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/libraries/servo/ Arduino servo code library description]


* Arduino code
* Arduino code C/C++
** [https://github.com/arduino-libraries/NTPClient/blob/master/NTPClient.h NTP Client]
** [https://github.com/arduino-libraries/NTPClient/blob/master/NTPClient.h NTP Client]
** [https://github.com/LennartHennigs/ESPTelnet/blob/master/src/ESPTelnet.cpp ESPTelnet]
** [https://github.com/LennartHennigs/ESPTelnet/blob/master/src/ESPTelnet.cpp ESPTelnet]
** [https://techtutorialsx.com/2018/06/02/esp8266-arduino-socket-server/ ESP8266 Socket Server]
** [https://techtutorialsx.com/2018/06/02/esp8266-arduino-socket-server/ ESP8266 Socket Server]
** [https://github.com/tzapu/WiFiManager WiFi Manager]
** [https://arduino-esp8266.readthedocs.io/en/latest/esp8266wifi/readme.html#quick-start ESP8266 WiFi Quickstart]
** [https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino/blob/master/libraries/ESP8266WiFi/examples/PagerServer/PagerServer.ino ESP8266 WiFi Server]
** [https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino/blob/master/libraries/ESP8266WiFi/examples/PagerServer/PagerServer.ino ESP8266 WiFi Server]
** [https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino/blob/master/cores/esp8266/IPAddress.h IPAddress]
** [https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino/blob/master/cores/esp8266/IPAddress.h IPAddress]
** [https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/language/variables/data-types/stringobject/ String]
** [https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/language/variables/data-types/stringobject/ String]
** [https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/language/variables/data-types/string/functions/tochararray/ toCharArray]
** [https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/language/variables/data-types/string/functions/tochararray/ toCharArray]
** [https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/language/functions/digital-io/pinmode/ pinMode]
* [https://wiki.fryktoria.com/doku.php?id=esp8266:how-to-use-all-esp01-gpio-pins How to use all pins of the ESP8266]
* [https://www.instructables.com/How-to-use-the-ESP8266-01-pins/ How to use the ESP8266 pins]
* [https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Gravitech/4Fx2-254mm?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvlX3nhDDO4AEv6E4QfciU7uyb2vcKwETw%3D Socket for ESP8266]

Latest revision as of 08:55, 26 July 2024


by Daris A Nevil

January 2022

This article is a work in progress, so please check back frequently.

During the COVID-19 year of 2020 I decided it was time to start work on my own backyard railroad. After all, that is why I purchased a home on 2.5 acres just outside of the DFW metroplex.

I have some "blind" spots to protect, as well as the approaches to a draw bridge, so I decided to use scale semaphore signals. After reviewing different kinds I decided to use the Santa Fe style semaphore motor box.

The components have been designed in Fusion360 in 1/8 inch scale and 3D printed in PLA (plastic). The parts will eventually be recast in a more durable substance, as a test showed major part warping when left in the hot Texas sun.

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