LocoMotive DCC APK
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Version v38 (#1)
Updated 2025-01-17
APK Size 3.5 MB
Requires Android Android 2.3+ (Gingerbread)
Offered by Bill Cuthbert
Category Free Entertainment App
App id appinventor.ai_bill_falkland.LocoMotive_DCC
Developer's notes Use with my hardware only - A fully functional DCC system for model railways
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Download the latest LocoMotive DCC application, version v38, 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 v38, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.
Description
Link to purchase controller or PCB for self build:
https://www.locomotivedcc.co.uk
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 127 locos
* Speed control of up to 4 locos at a time
* Speed bars for course control and _/+ buttons for fine control
* 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
* Read and write CV 1 to 255
* 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/
Ratings and Reviews
Rating: 5.0/5 based on Less than 100 reviews
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5 ★ Bought the dcc module from ebay and the app to go with it as i wanted to upgrade from the bachmann ez i was using. A fab bit of kit ever so easy to set up took me 1min to get all set up. Love the idea of being able to use my phone to control my locos now i can move about my garage :) as a dcc learner the hole thing about cv's was abit scary but again very easy and simple to change them with the app. If i knew about the app and the dcc module id have gone with this set up from the start
5 ★ Exceptional service!! I managed to short out the controller and sent it back to Bill who replaced the damaged part and returned within a couple of days. Cost was very reasonable. Thanks
5 ★ Extremely good.
5 ★ This app in conjunction with the hardware is a fantastic dcc controller for the money. Easy to install and set up , I was going to spend hundreds of pounds on a wireless system , but this option covers all my needs for one fifth the cost of other systems. Can't rate it highly enough.
5 ★ Along with the well-priced hardware device this is a really useful and cost effective introduction to DCC - to see if it's for you. Works a treat! I bought this for that reason for my dad to try out. May i suggest that button real estate be used to maximise the type face within it? My dad struggled to see the button numbers. Keep it going your doing a grand job.
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