I just started working on an 8-control one, it'll be a lot simpler, but still using actual Allen-Bradley buttons. The top row will be Control Power, Reset, Seats/Floor, and E-stop. The bottom row will be Dispatch, Gates, Restraints, and Dispatch. Here's how I plan for it to work: Control Power: A 2-position switch. Not a keyswitch, didn't want to bother with a key. On turns on the panel and sets the station to manual dispatch, Off turns off the panel and sets the station to auto dispatch. Reset: A red guarded illuminated button. Activates NL2's Reset function, light flashes if the coaster crashes and needs to be reset. Works even with Control Power off. Not sure if this is possible, as this function doesn't have a keybind or a telemetry function. Seats/Floor: An amber guarded illuminated button. Controls seats on flying coasters and the floor on floorless coasters. Light flashes when the seats/floor are in dispatch position and can be moved to loading position, and is on when the seats/floor are in loading position. Does nothing and not illuminate at all if the coaster isn't floorless or flying. E-stop: A red illuminated push-pull mushroom head button. Activates NL2's E-stop function when pushed, deactivates it when pulled. Light is on when activated, flashes when deactivated. Works even with Control Power off. Restraints: An amber guarded illuminated button. Opens and closes restraints. Light flashes when restraints are closed and can be opened, and is on when they're open. Gates: An amber guarded illuminated button. Opens and closes gates. Light flashes when gates are closed and can be opened, and is on when they're open. Dispatch: Two green guarded illuminated buttons. Dispatches train. Buttons will be wired in series (requires both to be pressed) and their lights in parallel. Lights will flash when a train can be dispatched and will be on when a train is moving in the station. I'm hoping to make it use NL2's telemetry server, so that it will stay in sync with the state of the actual coaster in NL2.
Improbable due to if you have seen his memorabilia collection He had 3 or 4 Orange Nametags which means he started working at 16 or 17 and he has many white name tags which means he’s about in his mid 20s
You’re right about the start up horns though. I work both El Toro and Minetrain at Great Adventure and they have some of the most obnoxious horns ever. Minetrain has a train horn, and we have to cover our ears, and Toros is just annoying
One time I was at twisted Timbers waiting to get on and there was a fault requiring them to remove a train and restart the ride. The ride start up sound says to clear the ride area so when the sound players some people in the station thought they had to evacuate the station😂
I know you love this kind of gig but why work for a park like six flags when you can create your own panels and maybe sell them to smaller park chains, im not trying to put you down but this is truly amazing how you created this using your own abilities you are a true genius
Lev's Inventions do you know where I can find a good audio file for this? I know exactly the sound your talking about I just didn’t know what it was called
Can you post a tutorial on how to build a panel like that? I really want to learn how to build that kind of panel to operate my coasters on No Limits 2.
Going to attempt to build my own panel. Got all the buttons, and I liked you idea of a LCD in yours, so im implimenting it in mine. Question, do you have a potentiometer for the LCD? I dont see it in your wiring anywhere. Also, are you using relays for power for the 24volt or 124 volt bulbs? Or did you replace bulbs?
I’ve operated dozens of dozens of coasters. One of the hardest I’ve ever had to operate was The Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at universal. That ride has so many buttons its not even funny. The op is responsible for about 35 buttons, and knowing what you can and cant press on the RCS. However, it was the most fun I’ve ever had
I have all the hardware to build something similar, but never had any coding experience. Id love to see how the coding is done, at the moment mine is so damn simple, i want it to act like an actual ride panel rather than a flashy keyboard
I know it has been a while since I emailed you last. I have all of the parts for my panel. I got the Arduino Leonardo for my circuit board. I can't figure out how to wire it up though. Any suggestions. Thanks!
So I am looking to make a No Limits 2 Panel. I have already purchased buttons for the panel. I was wondering which two Arduino circuit boards you have and where you got the enclosure for the panel. I am having trouble figuring out those two things. Your panel is the best I've seen so any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
So I am waiting for the buttons to show up and I was watching your video of how you did the code. I am going to try to see if the lights in the buttons that I ordered work when I get them or if I need to buy LEDs. Would it be possible for you to give me a link or a product name for the LEDs you purchased. Thanks! Your video was extremely helpful and happy new year!! Thanks!
May i ask - how does communication work? I mean, you sad "can emulate a keyboard", so you may send key-presses with the adruino, but on the other hand, the blinking lights ( eg at 7:36 ) seem so be in sync too, so, is there any communication back to you panel?
Hey buddy! Absolutely amazing panel here. You do some really amazing stuff. I too have built some small Allen Bradley panels to control some show control software similar to this, but nothing to the level that you’ve created here. I would love to try and create something like this with your help. Would love to share my idea with you about creating a panel to control an automated live entertainment show. Do you have a business email or social media where we can chat?? Thanks buddy!
sfgamfan Nice. Never thought it was cheap, but that is kinda pricy/expensive. Makes sense though. It’s basically a ride op panel simulation. Would love to buy one of these lovely panels from you when I achieve the money.
@@alpakat292 only keyboard shortcuts. I'd eventually like to get it more features than that. The station does not stop if you release the buttons. Holding the buttons unlocks the restraints when it stops in the station and you release but otherwise it's just for show
yo bro sorry to bother you again (i also said this on your discussion page) but i'd love to purchase one of these in the future and i was wandering if your still making these boards for people, price is absolutely no object (within reason obv) bc i would just love to own one of these bad boys. (btw yes, i am that guy that left that slightly mean comment that i have since deleted and i would like to say it was for comedic intent and i apologise)
Thanks for your feedback. As something that only I use, totally agree I need to rewire it for appearances only. I'm assuming you haven't seen many wiring jobs because I've seen many commerical jobs that look way worse.
Hey I’m interested in purchasing a panel from you I would appreciate it if you could give me your email to get in contact with you about purchasing a panel from you