Arduino Block Signal for Model Trains

In this video. I show you how I build a circuit for an Arduino Block Signal, and then I show you the programming for it. There will be a BONUS video tomorrow that shows you how I apply the techniques I show you here to my layout.

GOOGLE DOC WITH ARDUINO PROGRAM SKETCH
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17...

ARDUINO SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD
https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software?

VIDEO SEGMENTS AND TIMES

Introduction to Arduino 0:59

Overview of Parts 2:45

Setting up the test circuit 6:13

Writing the Program 13:26

Uploading Program to Arduino 35:12

Testing the Arduino 37:22

Using the Serial Monitor to Tweak the program 38:59

AFFILIATED LINKS TO PARTS USED

ARDUINO STARTER KIT
https://amzn.to/2xhv4SE

INFRARED SENSORS
https://amzn.to/2QuKKuv

ADDITIONAL WIRES (OPTIONAL; COMES WITH STARTER KIT)
https://amzn.to/2xhMhLL

ADDITIONAL LEDs (OPTIONAL; COMES WITH STARTER KIT)
https://amzn.to/2CU4t3S

BREAD BOARD (OPTIONAL; COMES WITH STARTER KIT)
https://amzn.to/2NbHJBt

BLOCK SIGNAL (N Scale)
https://amzn.to/2CVm0J0

BLOCK SIGNAL (HO Scale)
https://amzn.to/2xga3I5

DC POWER SUPPLY (FOR AFTER PROGRAMMING)
https://amzn.to/2xaq3Mb