Santiago,
Thanks for the reply. Not requiring the $500 ECoSBoost DCC Amplifier would make the ECoS command station a lot more affordable as an initial purchase. I liked it that it comes with a power supply unlike some other high-end offerings from other competitors that required a separately purchased power supply.
But to me the most attractive feature in the ECoS was the color-touch screen & icons. ECoS appears very user-friendly like my Android smartphone while some other DCC command stations appear less intuitive like the Texas Instruments graphing calculator I used in college that was very capable but not user-friendly. I understood from reading these forums that the prevalent advice on buying a new DCC control system was to choose what other hobbyists in the local geographical area used, but the color touch screen on the ECoS makes it very desirable.
These are just my opinion,
Thanks,
Naveen Rajan
Santiago,
I enjoyed your YouTube video on the ECoS Command Statin with the MTH PS3.0 locomotive. I knew about your post when you posted it a year ago but I just viewed it recently since I am seriously looking at purchasing a DCC system for the first time & after seeing your video, the ESU ECoS is one of my top choices.
I understood that you directly connected your ECoS command station to the track but going through the ESU website, they offer ECoSBoost DCC Amplifier in an 8-amp version for larger scales. Would you know when this amplifier is needed? Is it needed for running multiple O-Scale locomotives at one time, or is it recommended for programing decoders or is it only needed for really large layouts?
Thanks,
Naveen
I just posted a vid of a quick set up of the ecos with mth locos. I got it a few weeks ago and I love it. Link below:
Naveen, thanks a lot. The Ecos is a wonderful system. You don't need the booster to program decoders or run multiple locomotives. I have run up to 4 MTH locos on 20ft of track w/out issues. You only need the booster for large layouts in my experience. I will buy one when my layout asks for it.
