Thymio II in an advanced funicular

This example of a funicular (cable-car) allows a quite complex system to be created, with different commands and sensors. The ascent is achieved by means of a cord windlass driven by one of the wheels. The sensors underneath allow the stations to be detected and the audio recording even allows the arrival and departure to be announced. The departure is started using the buttons. The second wheel controls the opening of the door. One can imagine creating intermediate stops modelled on the lift.

The programming aspect can be studied, or how to make a sound file, or how to calculate the ascension speed based on the diameter of the drum on which the cord is wound.

Here is an overview of the structure which supports the rails:

overview.jpg

The cabin is made so that Thymio II lies flat:

global.jpg

Here it is all in motion (activate the sound…):

Some details of the implementation:

cable-system.jpg
detaul.jpg
door.jpg

The code used for this example can be found here.
The sound files (in French) can found here: they must be loaded to a microSD card (see thymiomicrosd) which is inserted into the Thymio.

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