Model railway - DCC Controller

This is the most efficient DCC command station possible to build.No other system can do so much with so few components.An easy to assemble fully functioning DCC Command station with PCB available on eBay plus requiring only a few parts.The App 'LocoMotiveCab' is designed to operate on Android phones running version 4.1 and upwards.

No need to purchase any propriety systems, this is a stand alone unit operated by a free App called 'LocoMotive'Works with NMRA compliant decoders. This system compiles the operating DCC packets within the App which are sent to the Arduino interface to combine with the DCC clock signals. Purchase this PCB on eBay.Get free App LocoMotive Cab on Google Play Store.

A full App is also available on Google Play Store at £5.99 titled Locomotive DCC

Features include:

• Control of 1 to 20 locos

• 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 option to make each momentary and editable names (1 to 8 on free App with momentary on F1 and F2)

• Turnout / points / accessories operates up to 16 pairs of outputs (8 on free App)

• Custom naming of your locos

• Programming the CV1 loco address

• Full CV read / write on full App only

• Add your own accessory addresses

• Choose a DC power source to suit scale used (Z/N/OO/HO/O/G) 12v to 20v

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 Arduino Sketch is free to buyers of my PCB on eBay.

The overall cost of parts is around £20 with parts purchased from eBay.