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Hi all, 

 

I've just been reading about / viewing YouTube vids re: controlling your layout via your mobile device using Arduino circuit boards.

It all seemed very exciting, until I got to the "programming and coding" section.

My eyes tend to glaze over whenever I am confronted with anything technical like this - does anyone out there provide a service whereby they program the hardware for the inept like me?? 

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25 minutes ago, Ray Von said:

Hi all, 

 

I've just been reading about / viewing YouTube vids re: controlling your layout via your mobile device using Arduino circuit boards.

It all seemed very exciting, until I got to the "programming and coding" section.

My eyes tend to glaze over whenever I am confronted with anything technical like this - does anyone out there provide a service whereby they program the hardware for the inept like me?? 

Hornby have a system.  See below.

 

If you cannot programme Arduinos yourself then, unless you find a generous patron who can, Hornby could be your best bet.

 

Even if you could programme them (or find someone who can) the total cost, reliability and ongoing support issues* could mount up.

 

However, if you want to tinker, don't mind being frustrated at times, want to do some coding and this is an area of the hobby you love then go for it.

 

* Always assuming Hornby are committed long term to their system.

 

 

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I'm guessing you are talking about DCC-EX.  The website for these have pretty detailed instructions for getting up and running.  You don't have to "program" these system as such, just download and install a pre built project.  I've done it myself and although it wasn't simple it wasn't too tricky although I do have a lot of experience with Arduino systems. 

 

I noticed on the DCC-EX website there is at least one UK supplier of ready configured systems.  Pushes the price up but might be an option.  The websites also have forums where you can ask questions.  Feel free to PM me if I can help. 

 

As you are aiming to use the DC capabilities I suspect there will be very limited experience as this is a newer feature.

 

Cheers

Dave

 

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The DC aspect does look interesting. I might just have to update my own setup and see what it can do. 

 

Cheers

Dave

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