HO Scale Defect Detector Using Arduino - Part 1

Here's an overview of a small project I've been working on over the past few weeks. I wanted to incorporate sound clips from real defect detectors into my own project, some of the audio clips came from defectdetector.net/ which is a great resource for learning about defect detectors in general. I also included a brief layout tour at the end, it's still a work in progress but I'm looking to model after Indiana in the late 90s. Maybe I'll do some more layout videos like this in the future
Link to backdrop:
railroadbackdrops.com/
Please watch in full HD

[@LIRRTV]

Full tutorial/source code now available
th-cam.com/video/GaucTxCHhHA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WWMKkDqzK9VwnQ1r

[@petersdelucaaa2vg306]

Great job! Super train set.

[@LIRRTV]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed!

[@harley19752010]

Any chance you could share the sketch?

[@LIRRTV]

This week I'll be rewiring/improving the circuit board I created a while ago, I'll make a followup video with the full installation and sketch + wiring diagram very soon

[@paulsharpe3794]

Hi there I've just watched the video and subscribed keep up the good work, I look forward to the next video

[@JeffSandTrains]

Well where did you come from? Suddenly a single video about your model railroad about using Arduino supplied controls combined with a NCE DCC System. It sure looks like you are headed to fully automating it's operation. Great first video just Outstanding!!! Are you considering using JMRI software? I've started a system where I intend on fully automating a DCC-EX Command Station starting with JRMI's Decoder Pro and Panel Pro so I can begin to operate my layout. I would love to know your background and possibly compare notes. Once again, That's a Great Start...

[@TexasRailfan2008]

Cool! If you’d be interested there is a video of a Harmon Model 75 doing its vocabulary speech test on my channel, if you wanted to put another detector style into this setup, feel free to use it!

[@LIRRTV]

Just checked it out - great stuff, I appreciate the offer. This week I'll be rewiring the board I made, if I'm up to the task I'll think about adding those audio files too

[@TexasRailfan2008]

@@LIRRTV nice!

[@douglasmargison7189]

Nifty project. Are you able to post parts list, diagram & sketch?

[@LIRRTV]

Thanks, I’ll probably have everything available in a future video when the project is finished and installed. I think it’s a great way to learn about arduino and I’m hoping others will find it fun too. Stay tuned!

[@HumancityJunction]

I am very interested in this project. I wonder if you could use an ESP32 instead of an arduino.

[@LIRRTV]

Interesting, I’m not familiar with it enough but I’m sure it’s possible - maybe I’ll try it in the future