Pre-Built DCC-EX

[bc6]

Now you no longer need to build a DCC-EX system because they've built it for you.

 

https://youtu.be/lkN427GykUk?si=GI4vCutUqAIbtT-E

[dotzen]

The video was a little bit premature, the DCC-EX main site had not yet been updated, but it now has and you can read all of the technical details about the Command Station/Booster (CSB1) here - https://dcc-ex.com/ex-csb1/index.html#gsc.tab=0

If you have any specific questions that you can't find an answer to, jump on to their Discord channel and chat directly with the developers. They're a very friendly bunch.

[bc6]

Oh ok, That's why I couldn't find out more about it as Im extremely interested. I currently have a DCC-EX system and Im always interested in new developments with DCC-EX thank you, I'll hop on over to Discord and say hello and I'll update my Bluesky page with the link you supplied.

Edited December 20, 2024 by bc6

[Anvalo]

That's great news, didn't see that one coming👍.

I use DCC-EX in the now old fashioned way with an Arduino Mega and Motor Shield for a year or two and it has always worked flawlessly.

Great to see they managed to squeeze almost all functions in one board.

Only thing that's missing are the I/O ports.

I use these for occupancy detection and to control the turnouts.

But that should be no problem when we connect one or more I/O expanders to the I2C on this CSB1 board.

[bc6]

I didn't expect DCC-EX to come out with an all in one unit either.

I also have a DCC-EX with a wifi and motor shield 

I like that its so compact, I think I'm going to print an enclosure for it as well. 

I haven't used I/O port so I probably wont miss them yet lol.

I cant wait to get my hands on one.