Does anyone know when MTH's promised DCS app will come out? I am really looking forward to it because then I could upgrade to full DCS from my dcs commander at a much lower cost since I'd just need a TIU and the wifi attachment thing.
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The basic app (1 engine at at time) is in alpha test.
Trust me, you will want at least one DCS remote, even if you're going to use the smartphone application.
Sounds like this is a long way off.
Not that far Steve. 
Todd,
What you saw at the MTH booth at York was not the app. Rather, it was the mobile manifestation of Train Controller running "behind the curtain".
What you saw then has been available for some time and I have it running on my home layout. The current app, currently in beta test, is better looking although not as full-featured. The next app is designed to be a "super DCS Remote" with some features currently not available in the DCS Remote.
Has the iOS app gotten to beta stage yet. And if and when so I'd like to volunteer as a Beta Tester.
Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:
Trust me, you will want at least one DCS remote, even if you're going to use the smartphone application.
I agree with John. You must not forget that your smartphone is a PHONE! Let's face it... The moment you start running trains using an app on your smartphone it's gonna ring off the hook!
If apps for running our railroads do come out, I would try them out if they work using an iPad. But the iPad is much larger than a handheld remote so more than likely the handheld remote will be my go to controller.
The free app has been in beta for several months and is probably almost ready for release.
You can try contacting Dave Hikel for a beta copy, however, i'd be surprised if he would add another beta tester at this late date.
Well... it doesn't have to be a phone.
I'm using an iPad Mini for the DCS App and it works well.
I also plan to mount my older full size iPad into my control panel.
An iPad Mini is what i use, as well. It seems to me to be the perfect size for the app.
Barry,
Now you are really messing with my engineering mind, I have purposely stayed away from phones with APPs, now you are telling me the next DCS great advancement is going to be via phone apps. If the phone apps run more than the DCS hand held remote, it looks as if a new upgraded phone is going to be required, and ofcourse your book will need to have an addition for me to be able to use the darn thing correctly.
Barry just which one of these mobile phone companies do you own stock in any way.
I better purchase the correct mobile phone with the correct app. Talk about advanced remote control, this will be it.
PCRR/Dave
Pine Creek Railroad. I would consider buying a tablet. They have no "plan" that locks you in for 2 years and the app will work with the tablet.
Nick,
Thanks for the heads up, down stream it's definitely something to look into.
PCRR/Dave
is it ready?
when can I get it?
where can I get it?
Is it........
Come on!!!
I have it in my phone and Mini. Barry is correct on the right size.
