Originally Posted by Lionelzwl2012:
Jon, another quick question. Can the new lcs control boxes be used in a modular environment like the new lionel modular set up at the shows. Assuming one uses the proper connectors at both modular table ends. My thought is the boxes would be mounted under the table for switch and or accs. Control on any given module. Then home layouts could be built to be moved so as to not have to lose what one has invested in time and construction. Not to mention track and various lcs components. I plan to design my layout to have the look and portability just like tw designs builds. I love how there layouts look. Roger is top notch down there in dallas! Thanks!
I believe so. The modules plug together, no screw terminals or remembering what color wire is what! And you could cut the cable between the plugs as long as you keep the cable wires properly connected.
The LCS module interconnect (PDI bus) has: 9VDC @ 1.5A, Common, Serial TX, Serial RX, Allocate signal. The RX/TX baud rate is 115k. The 9VDC power supply can be augmented in long chains of LCS modules on larger layouts. (once you have about ~25 modules, in addition to ~25 IR sensors you need to have more juice!).
