Hi all, besides the Lenz USB computer interface, which others are available to connect a computer to a Lenz DCC system? I am particularly interested in lower cost options as I find the current offerings by Lenz rather pricey, and their latest model also includes Ethernet which I really don't need.
Thanks, Koos
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Lenz USB interface
Lenz USB interface
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Re: Lenz USB interface
To my knowledge, the SPROG is not a system interface, but a standalone controller , originally designed for programming using JMRI, but it can nowadays also control a small layout. There currently are SBOOST boosters, as well as a SPROG 'nano', a small USB interface that can connect directly to a booster of any make.
However I'm looking at a way to connect an interface to the command station, so that I can use JMRI for additional (wireless) throttles etc.
I've also put the question onto the SPROG usergroup, perhaps someone will confirm if it works or not.
Koos
However I'm looking at a way to connect an interface to the command station, so that I can use JMRI for additional (wireless) throttles etc.
I've also put the question onto the SPROG usergroup, perhaps someone will confirm if it works or not.
Koos
Koos Fockens -Devon UK. North American Model Railroading
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Re: Lenz USB interface
If you want to build one http://www.terdina.net/rails/ or http://usuaris.tinet.cat/fmco/lokmaus_en.html#genli
Or what about some of the other Xpressnet systems, e.g. Hornby
Or what about some of the other Xpressnet systems, e.g. Hornby
Mike Ruby
Re: Lenz USB interface
Thanks Mike, I'm not afraid of a soldering iron, so that might be an option. Thanks!
Also the Hornby suggestion might be useful, I'll have a look at that too.
Koos
Also the Hornby suggestion might be useful, I'll have a look at that too.
Koos
Koos Fockens -Devon UK. North American Model Railroading
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Re: Lenz USB interface
Koos Fockens -Devon UK. North American Model Railroading
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Re: Lenz USB interface
I you have to check that it connects to the Xpressnet directly and not via a command station (looks like it does), and that it handles all commands, not so sure.
See here for further info http://jmri.sourceforge.net/help/en/htm ... ndex.shtml
I'm considering buying the new Lenz ethernet interface as another method of using WiThrottle, no computer is needed with this method.
See here for further info http://jmri.sourceforge.net/help/en/htm ... ndex.shtml
I'm considering buying the new Lenz ethernet interface as another method of using WiThrottle, no computer is needed with this method.
Mike Ruby
Re: Lenz USB interface
True, it's just a shame Lenz didn't include a wifi connection out of the box, but you actually have to connect it to another base station, however doesn't the wireless throttle need to 'see' a Withrottle server to operate ., if you want to use WiThrottle, without a PC running JMRI that doesn't work.
I do believe another app called 'Touch cab' works directly with this Lenz interface, and no PC required.
Koos
I do believe another app called 'Touch cab' works directly with this Lenz interface, and no PC required.
Koos
Koos Fockens -Devon UK. North American Model Railroading
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Re: Lenz USB interface
That's correct, I've downloaded the free version of Touch cab. I'm not sure how turnouts work, but I like that it can use 28 speed steps.torikoos wrote:I do believe another app called 'Touch cab' works directly with this Lenz interface, and no PC required.
Plus if we ever have a lot of wireless throttles this is another option allowing a greater number to be used.
It still needs a wireless router though, which my laptop doesn't (at least for Apple). One other advantage is that using ethernet should be faster than USB. The LIUSB does seem slower than my LI101F which runs twice as fast.
Mike Ruby