Frys has components as well if one is close to you. I purchase most of my components online. Dwayne
The Netherlands to Southern California Had some fun today with Xander from iTrain fame controlling a track and engine over IP. Response appeared...
Thanks Greg, The purpose of LocoBuffer WiFi is to connect directly to a layout without requiring a computer server. A software controller can now...
I will have a bash at NCE in about 4-6 weeks. Dwayne.
What DCC do they use? Regards Dwayne
Thanks - I will review tonight. From my cursory review of JMRI, JMRI uses a header to encapsulate data so is not appropriate. Dwayne
LocoBuffer module for LocoNet RS232 or USB is detailed here: HDL EN-5 LocoBuffer Blue by Kevin Jones for LocoNet via Bluetooth is detailed here:...
Absolutely.
Success! The Wifi-UART module is spectacular... I configured the module to connect to my home Wifi network - Supports authentication and...
Absolutely correct about Android's. Silly Apple and restrictions on serial bluetooth. Regards Dwayne
No worries. My motivation is (1) simplify the controller interface for children with special needs - My son has major fine and gross motor...
The OpenLCB project is certainly interesting. My projects will be based on IP/Ethernet and all logic will be in computer(s). Ethernet is just sooo...
The LocoBuff Blue module was successful for me, I'm now building a LocoNet Wifi Ethernet module which allows you to send LocoNet commands via IP...
If you need to split out a pair or two, do it on a splitter plugged into the jack and plugged into the patch port on the distribution panel so you...
My house was built in 1999 and they used CAT3 to a central location in the ceiling where essentially each of the 8 wires (4 pairs) were twisted...
No worries. Basically LocoNetBlue is the starting point but instead of using the Bluetooth module, you use a WiFi module. I am building a unit...
This has got to be way over the top and way out of date. Shown in the pictures is my Digitrax controller with the LocoNetBlue (Bluetooth) module...
Basic layout 38"x58" plus I will add a second cross over on the left of the track and likely a second switch siding just to fill in some space....
I went Kato Unitrack. Im starting with a simple layout with two loops, a cross over, and switching yard with 3 controllers - one for each loop and...
Thanks all! Regards Dwayne