@Madockawando posted:In terms of other development, we have, at last count, about 18 new product ideas in the queue. It seems obvious to add voice control. This is a relatively simple one from where we are so, book it Danno. A few that are not quite as easy are a new WZ4K. Yes, you read that right, a Wi-Fi Z4K. How about an updated Wi-Fi DCS remote for those of you that prefer the dedicated tactile hand-held? It will be compatible with the existing WIU, the new WTIU, and the WZ4K (way down the line). There are more but, that’s enough for now. Of course, these are substantial development efforts and are down the road a spell but, these are the kinds of things that are in the hopper.
There are a lot of other points in the thread that I could address but, alas, every minute I spend here is a minute I’m not spending getting these products developed and built. So, please keep that in mind when you experience the deafening silence to new questions or posts. I would really like to be readily available but, I just cannot be so, forgive me. But, the fact is, we’re here and investing dollars. On that note, I will respond to one poster who mused that MTH hasn’t invested enough in DCS and technology. I think I can say with certainty that MTH has invested more in technology over the past 20 years than any other model train manufacturer. I just think there is a general underestimation of what it takes to get this stuff done. Our MIT engineers are expensive and in high demand.
Again, please be patient with us. We’ll try to provide updates a little more often.
Thank you, @MTH RD. I appreciate your time in making this response. I look forward eagerly to these developments. As an aside I'm a software engineering professions, well versed in testing with a manufacturing background - if you anticipate a need for Alpha Testers and Beta Testers, put my on your list. I've also been subject to an NDA or 2 over the years.Good luck and good profits.
