We are using DCS AIU with Tortoise switch machines and need some help. I found where you discussed this with a former member in 2016, gave him a part number, etc. We want to use the remote and, if it is practical to possibly also use a control panel.
We want to use the AIU switch ports so that the route feature is available rather than the accessory ports. The latching relays are beyond me and you obviously understand it well.
We need to connect 25 plus Tortoises and would like to review this with you. I am not electrically inclined but have a friend who is an electrical contractor and his three boys like to run trains; he is helping us. We worked on this for six hours Saturday with minimal success so he went and got the boys and we ran trains for two hours. Something accomplished.
At present, the switch machines are wired and working using Touch Toggles. We did this on a temporary basis until we got all of the first level track and turnouts on the layout completed. We are about there and are trying to figure out the next steps.
I looked for your e-mail address but didn’t see one. Would you contact me at oldhokie70@charter.net, at (747) 334-4046, or we can try it here?
We are also need to figure out how to control different track blocks using the remote.
Thanks so much for your help.
Bill Webb
