TCS DCC command stations and the UWT throttles

YoHo Aug 2, 2022

  1. YoHo

    YoHo TrainBoard Supporter

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    Curious if there's any interest on here over the TCS throttles and the CS-105.

    At the club I'm a part of, we've become quite enamored with the UWT throttles. In particular the UWT-100s.

    I know the subject is beaten to death on other forums so maybe no interest because of that, but curious if any interest.
     
  2. BigJake

    BigJake TrainBoard Member

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    I'm at least semi-interested in the TCS command stations (and throttles), especially their LCC (Layout Command Control) capability, for my next layout.

    Otherwise, I will use DCC for switch decoders via the main DCC output, and use booster(s) for the two track power districts (one of which must be auto-reversing).

    I also don't know if the TCS CS can connect via WiFi to my existing WiFi network (with internet access). I don't want to go back to switching my phone between the two WiFi networks for trains vs everything else.

    I currently have a Pi SPROG 3 system, and am very happy with it. For my next layout, I'm looking into the newer Pi SPROG 3 Plus, which has a secondary track output that can be used either for programming or a separate, auto-reversible track power district. The Pi SPROG 3 Plus also has a CANbus interface, but (unfortunately) only supports the CBUS protocol for layout accessories, which AFAIK are only available in bare board form, and fairly aged (judging from photos and thru-hole tech components, rather than surface mount).

    If SPROG would come out with LCC support on their SPROG 3 Plus's CANbus interface, all would be right with my world! Alas, SPROG has no such plans as of yet. I may just go the LCC route via an LCC-USB interface connected to the R-Pi.

    I really like the Raspberry Pi 4B that runs the whole show with JMRI. It can host WiFi throttles directly, or wirelessly connect to my household WiFi router to do the same without me having to switch my phone between two different WiFi networks for trains and everything else.
     
  3. YoHo

    YoHo TrainBoard Supporter

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    Yes, it can. My club has been a beta tester for it and we have it connected to our house wifi.
     
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