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LocoMotive Controller - for digital trains APK

Latest Version 1 for Windows
Updated 2019-05-18

App information

Version 1 (#1)

Updated 2019-05-18

APK Size 3.3 MB

Requires Android Android 2.3+ (Gingerbread)

Offered by Bill Cuthbert

Category Free Entertainment App

App id appinventor.ai_bill_falkland.LocoMotive_Control

Developer's notes App plus PCB (on eBay) control of model railway , DCC Command Station

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What's new in LocoMotive Controller - for digital trains 1

Control up to 4 locos at a time, have up to 28 functions assigned to be visible and momentary. Configure each loco name, max speed and function names. Just add Arduino circuit with HC-06 Bluetooth module for a powerful DCC Command Station at a very low cost.

Editor's review

Download the latest LocoMotive Controller - for digital trains application, version 1, compatible with Windows 10/11 (using emulators such as Bluestacks), Android devices. This free Entertainment app is developed by Bill Cuthbert and is easy to download and install.

Previous versions, including 1, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.

Description

The easiest ever self build of a DCC Command station with PCB available on eBay plus only a few parts.
eBay link:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232955350950
The App formats each DCC packet for transmission via Bluetooth to Arduino Pro Mini connected to a h-bridge to form a simple DCC command station with few parts.

* Control of 1 to 20 locos
* Speed control of up to 4 locos at a time
* Ideal for small to medium size layouts
* 2 Amps load drives up to 16 of OO/HO locomotives using H-bridge specified
* Add a higher current compatible h-bridge to extend load capacity
* Short circuit protected
* Automatic over current cut-out, adjustable in Arduino code
* Lights and direction
* Functions 1 to 28 with titles, visible and momentary options
* Turnout / points / accessories 16 pairs of outputs
* Custom naming of your locos
* Programming the CV1 loco address
* Add your own accessory addresses
* Names and max speed for each loco
* Choose a DC power source to suit scale used (Z/N/OO/HO/O/G) 12v to 20v
* Free software for Arduino - no restrictions on use or changes if required
* Learn from the code on how DCC commands are used
* Easy DIY circuit can be soldered on available 50 x 50 mm PCB (on sale on eBay.uk )
* App forms the DCC packets transmitted to Arduino circuit with 15 components
* Continuous DCC data flow from Android device to Arduino
* New Arduino sketch
* PCB available for purchase on eBay


Further to previous work on DCC wireless systems, I have developed a Bluetooth Command Station linked to a receiver Arduino based circuit with a HC-06 BT module and a LMD18200 H-bridge Motor driver delivering 2 Amps.

The overall cost of parts is around £20 with parts purchased from Ebay.
See Instructable:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-DCC-Command-Station/

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Previous versions

LocoMotive Controller - for digital trains 1 APK for Windows (#1, 3.3 MB)