DCC

The layout is operated via DCC. The system used is vastly influenced by what is typical for FREMO module meets in Germany. For a long time I had this sitting around and working, but it was a little mess and not really portable. Finally I changed this - and here is the result:

It's a so called Euro-Box with 80cmx60cm including everything ever needed. When closed it's even waterproof and easy to transport, when opened there are only two cords to connect: one to the wall plug for power, one to the layout with track voltage. After switching on and waiting for less than a minute operations with wireless throttles can start. :-)

But there is way more in it:

• Power supply for charging smartphones as throttles - or WiFREDs.
• Monitor, keyboard and mouse for using the Raspi everyway you want.
• JMRI running on the Raspi for easy programming of locomotive decoders and managing the roster.
• USB-Hub to import and export roster data via USB-Stick.
• Micro-SD-Card-Reader for making full backups of the Raspi.
• Wired LN output if throttles with cords should be used.
• Programming track output from the DCC command station if needed.
• Network output to add an access point for a better WiFi with a greater range for larger layouts and more locos.
• Track voltage shown via DCC voltmeter.
• Track power shown on the booster.
• Wireless access via VNC from a computer or tablet for easy remote working.
• SPROG3 for programming and testing locos.
• Removable roller test bench for programming and testing locos with SPROG3.
• Tester for LN cords.