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Seeking Info on Computer Control Systems with DCC interfaces

G3750G3750OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

All,

Can someone point me to one or more computer control systems for HO trains with DCC?  I am specifically interested in:

  • Systems that can take input from sensors and locations
  • Start / stop trains
  • Interface with Arduino programmed processors and accessories

I need some pointing in the right direction.

Thanks,

George

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Joe RampollaJoe RampollaOGR Forum Member

Hi George,

   You might want to take a look at this.  Inexpensive DCC control from your laptop with an Arduino and a cheap DCC decoder in the loco, open-source software is free.  (As I understand it, no other DCC hardware is needed.)

http://www.trainboard.com/high...and-interface.84800/

https://www.youtube.com/channe...OMAIH-_g-_rZw/videos

Take care, Joe

 

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Pat MarinariPat MarinariOGR Forum Member

You might also want to take a look at "Train Controller" from Freiwald Software.  www.freiwald.com

I'm pretty sure this is the software that is used to operate the "Minatur Wonderland " layout in Hamburg Germany.

I am currently using this software to operate my O gauge layout with a program that translates the DCC commands to DCS commands.  The capabilities offered by this software are virtually endless and if I recall, you can download and use a demo copy.

I hope this is helpful.

 

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