Controlling Lego train switch tracks remotely

There are many ways to motorize and control Lego switch tracks remotely. I tried to cover as many as I could in a single video. We're going to use Power Functions, Mindstorms and 9v solutions covering over 30 years of Lego electronic offerings. TrixBrix track is very different to motorize but I show a solution I've been working on. Feel free to ask any questions you may have or offer alternative solutions. Play well!

** update **
Here is a link to part two of this video with many updates as well as a new motorized switch track design (with instructions)
   • Controlling Lego train switch tracks ...  


Links in order of mention

How to build the 9v geared motor switch
   • Arduino for Lego Trains #3: Motorized...  

How to build the Power Functions M Motor switch
   • HOWTO LEGO Train Motorized Points Switch  

How to disable the clicking system
Almighty Arjen's Work In Progress channel
   • Lego train automation Episode 07: mot...  

Using Power Functions IR receivers without Batteries
   • Power Functions IR receiver + 9v trai...  

9v wire repair
   • Replacing Lego 9v Wire / Repairing Mi...  

Sariel's Bricks & Pets "10 LEGO Power Functions Tricks You NEED To Know"
   • 10 LEGO Power Functions Tricks You NE...  

My train layout using the DACTA Control Lab (It's an older video sir but it checks out)
   • Lego Dacta Control Lab controlling a ...  

A.F.O.O.L. Podcast hosted by Bricktrains, Bricktsar and Marigrasman23
   • Visually Where Back, The A F.o.O.L Po...  

My Technic Control Center Retrospective
   • Lego Technic Control Center Retrospec...  

My Lego Dacta Serial Interface and Control Lab software Retrospective
   • Lego Dacta Serial Interface and Contr...  

Lastly a video that combines many of the topics in this video, along with plenty of bonus points, is my Computer Controlled Monorail Layout
   • Building my Computer Controlled Lego ...  

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Music: "Starmachine2000, Valentine" by Wintergatan
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