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Rollertrack: a bullet track system using the fischertechnik robointerface and Python

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This is a continuation of a project which started by using the BeagleBoard embedded system, but now uses a laptop.

10 October 2024: Following the reconstruction and wiring of last time, I need to check on the track switch. Then I find out there's more not going well. Fixing wires and code for one part and diagnosing for another. Patreon en Ko-fi members have access to the full-length video. Click the image to watch the video. See also the blog.
 
23 August 2024: Following the reconstruction of last time, I need to replace some wires and do some more testing. However, things don't go the way I intend (what's new?) and I need to create the schematics so I know what is what. Patreon en Ko-fi members have access to the full-length video. Click the image to watch the video. See also the blog.
 
21 June 2024: After a few months, I decide to continue the reconstruction, but also do a full test. The software is working but some parts aren't. Time to figure things out and have new ideas. Patreon en Ko-fi members have access to the full-length video. Click the image to watch the video. See also the blog.
 
1 March 2024: All dusty and dirty after a long time of unprotected storage, I decide to reconstruct it and leave the BeagleBoard controller. And where's the software? Right.. Click the image to watch the video. See also the blog.