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Reply to "Convert a DZ-1000 into a wireless remote mode for $5? What am I missing?"

@stan2004 posted:

You've hit the nail on the head.  It's the conundrum of solving today's problem vs. tomorrow's problem.

I'd be happy if we can establish (or not) that the ~$5/turnout wireless solution is an "appropriate" technology that works at all!  That was hokie71's original question.

I was thinking we need to walk before we run.  But to your point, if hokie71 wants to pony up $70 for the 15 channel system he found...and in the end only uses 6 channels as originally proposed...then we have a ~$10/turnout solution.  Another one of those "first world" problems.

Well, a simple relay module will control Fastrack switches just fine, they don't seem to mind if the switch (or relay) stays closed indefinitely.

The other good thing about the 15 switch solution is you only have one remote to tote around.  I do all my switches with the TMCC system, so I just need one of the CAB1L or Legacy CAB2's handy and I can control all my switches and run the turntable as well.

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