Hi Resolution Block Detector (Video #33)

If you want to use working signals on your layout you need to have some sort of sensors or block detectors that detect the presence of a train in a particular track section. Here I am experimenting with a fresh way of block detection that offers low cost, high resolution and little installation pain.

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Github page for BDLxx_ESP32 Sketch: https://github.com/tanner87661/BDLxx_...
Github page for Repository Page: https://github.com/tanner87661?tab=re...

VL53L0X Datasheet: https://www.st.com/resource/en/datash...
VL53L1X Datasheet: https://www.st.com/resource/en/datash...
VCSEL Widkipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertica...
McKinley Video:    • 32. Block Detection on McKinley Railway.  
Ultra Sonic Detector Video: Source:    • Automatic Train Braking System to avo...  
TI Intro to ToF System Design: http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/sbau219d/sba...
Real World Sensor Example: https://www.fersil-railway.com/en/sys...
Laser Class Definitions: Source: https://www.lasersafetyfacts.com/lase...
Digitrax BDL168: http://www.digitrax.com/tsd/KB51/bdl1...
Digitrax BXP88: http://www.digitrax.com/products/dete...
Wiring for DCC: http://www.wiringfordcc.com/blockdet.htm
DCC Wiki Train Detection: https://dccwiki.com/Train_Detection
Infrared Sensor Example: Source: https://www.iascaled.com/store/BlockD...
Dave Bodnar’s Incline: http://www.trainelectronics.com/Incli...
Industrial Siding Picture: http://palisadecanyonrr.blogspot.com/...

Background Videos taken at: Hendersonville, NC Train Depot Model Railroad Layout https://www.avmrc.com/