Synchronizing Large Analog Clock Dial With Programmable Timer Switch for G Scale Train

I want a large G scale toy train to start every half hour during the day, simply done with a timmer switch, but I want an old fashoned large clock to show the exact time when the train leaves the station. When the train returns to the station I need it to stop exactly where it started.

Hi Andres,

It can be solved by simple embedded system.

Try to use a low cost arduino as a controller of the train and timer that is synchronize to the large analog clock you're using.

Make use of the MCU timer

Something like this.

int clock = 5; // control pin

void setup() {
pinMode(clock, OUTPUT);
}

void loop() {
digitalWrite(clock, HIGH); // make the system active for a period of time
delay(36000); // note that this is in milliseconds
digitalWrite(clock, LOW); // make the system inactive for a period of time
delay(36000; // note that this is in milliseconds
{

or

Try browsing more about embedded system.

Hope it helps.

God Bless.

Best,
Neil