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Photographic Backscenes - Introduction
Over the coming months, I will be walking you through the process of how the backscenes were selected for each part of the layout here at oorail. The layout uses a number of backscenes that are blended together. Each article will explain the choices, how the backscenes were blended into
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Trackside3D HST / Mk3 Magnetic Couplings
Trackside3D have produced a 3D printable Mk3 / HST magnetic coupling system for filament printers such as the Ender 3....
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Magnetic Coupling Design
Learn about the different designs of magnetic railway couplings. In this article we look at opposing pole and dual/multiple opposing pole couplings. How to design couplings without polarity....
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3D Printed NEM Couplings
Learn how we designed a 3D printable NEM coupling that will print reliably every time on an Ender 3....
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ESP32/ESP8266 Software Setup
Learn how to setup the Arduino IDE for ESP32 and ESP8266 boards. Find out why the ESP32/ESP8266 are a valuable tool for your model railway....
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Installing the Arduino IDE
Learn how to install the Arduino IDE, which is a FREE Open Source software program for Windows, MacOS X and Linux, that enables you to edit and load programs onto boards such as the ESP32, ESP8266 and the Arduino family of microcontrollers....
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Model Railway Computer Control
Learn all about controlling your model railway layout using off the shelf components such as the ESP32, ESP8266 and Arduino....
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A new look for oorail...
We are very pleased to unveil the new look for oorail. A lot of work has taken place behind the...
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