JMRI & WiFi & Android

[LotoQuestions]

In order to use an Android phone with the app (Engine Driver) that interfaces to JMRI via WiFi, is it neccessary to have a phone service on the phone?

Can one simply find a used/no plan phone and still connect to WiFi and get the app on the phone???

Any suggestions???

take care ,,, ken

 

[Tbonekilla]

Yes. Android phone can run on just wifi without cell service. Look for phones with a bad ESN. They can't be activated and are typically a lot cheaper. Also look at getting an Android tablet instead. There are wifi only models and offer larger screens.

 

[cdouglas]

I just bought an android my touch 3G for $10 for the sole purpose of running engine driver. Works just fine without phone service.

 

[lmackattack]

this is what im looking to do down at the club. Its a cheep way to get throttles and lots of them....