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What's the easiest way to have Android tablet control on a Lenz DCC system? I already adapted the Lenz to use CVP wireless throttle controls. I like the Lenz boosters but they are about 10-years behind in throttle designs now. I have 8-inch Lenovo tablets but have no interest in using smart phones.
The most useful thing would be remote control from multiple locations of turnouts. I still like the CVP wireless throttles - they use a proprietary RF communication scheme.
What's the easiest way to have Android tablet control on a Lenz DCC system? I already adapted the Lenz to use CVP wireless throttle controls. I like the Lenz boosters but they are about 10-years behind in throttle designs now. I have 8-inch Lenovo tablets but have no interest in using smart phones.
The most useful thing would be remote control from multiple locations of turnouts. I still like the CVP wireless throttles - they use a proprietary RF communication scheme.
This doesn't directly answer your question but the easiest way to have a Lenz compatible system that supports a tablet based throttle application would be to install a Roco Z21 command station.
What started all this was my layout expansion. I want to use Cobalt switch machines and get away from the bulky tortoise units. So buying the DCC contrlled machines seems like a good idea. Graphical displays with wifi will make a nice upgrade.
I have redundant relay controlled bus line on the whole layout so hot-switching from the old Lenz control system to another new System will help me debug 'issues' when switching over.
What started all this was my layout expansion. I want to use Cobalt switch machines and get away from the bulky tortoise units. So buying the DCC contrlled machines seems like a good idea. Graphical displays with wifi will make a nice upgrade.
I have redundant relay controlled bus line on the whole layout so hot-switching from the old Lenz control system to another new System will help me debug 'issues' when switching over.
I never tried any of the newer Cobalt units - once burned, twice shy.
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Well I read a few more negatves on the Cobalts and then found Tam Valley Depot that has DCC boards that operate R/C servo motors in a clever way. It come with fascia LEDs and local pushbuttons and lots of supporting accessories. The R/C servo motors make sense and are widely available for replacement. The electronics will last for many years.
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