RailCom for DCC

Mar 11, 2007 3 Replies
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Guys,



I interested in developing a railcom detector unit , and mybe adding it to a loco decorder for which we have already.



My aim is to produce a unit to help me automate my layout via a PC and software that I am writing using the JMRI etc.



So I have been going through the NRMA RP9.3.2 and I have questions and wondered if any of you guys were doing or thinking the same, so we could start a discussion so we can bounce thoughts and idea and interpretation of you guys, cause it usually the best way to get it right!



I am a member of MERG and was planning release all of this work via the GPL and the MERG group.



Dave



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RailCom is one of those pet interests of mine, unfortunately I don't have any time to dedicate to its development. However, I am in the process of developing software for completely automated layout control that I hope will be able to take advantage of RailCom if it manages to get off the ground (and with Hornby's Sapphire decoder apparently having it, I am hoping Hornby are planning to give it a boost).

The trouble with a totally automated layout is that it also requires a suitable DCC controllable coupling, and as yet there are none suitable for the UK market... :(

Ian J.

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"Ian J." wrote The trouble with a totally automated layout is that it also requires a suitable DCC controllable coupling, and as yet there are none suitable for the UK market... :(

Ian J.

Will a SPROG do the job ?

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(I think) USB computer interface for programming or throttle control from JMRI's Decoder Pro normally !

Andy

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Coupling as in Kadee, tension lock, etc, not coupling as in computer interface... (I have Lenz's one and it's fine) :-)

Ian J.

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