EX-CommandStation (DCC-EX Team and Products/EX-CommandStation)
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DCC-EX Team and Products: EX-CommandStation (DCC-EX Team and Products/EX-CommandStation)Summary: An EX‑CommandStation is a simple, but powerful, DCC Command Station which you can assemble yourself and which is made using widely available Arduino boards. It supports much of the NMRA Digital Command Control (DCC) standards.
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| Manufacturer | DCC-EX Team and Products |
| Compare Prices | Latest Prices
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| Common Name | EX-CommandStation |
| Alternative Names | DCC-EX, DCC++, DCC++EX |
| Product information
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| Product URL | External Product Link |
| Product Manual URL | External Product Link |
| Year Released | 10/2020 |
| Has computer interface |
USB, Ethernet, Other |
| Firmware Upgrade Possible |
Yes |
| Predecessor | DCC++ |
| Details
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| Integrated Throttle | None |
| Separate Programming Track |
Yes |
| DCC Features
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| Extended Addressing | Yes |
| CV Readback | Yes |
| Supported Consisting Methods |
Advanced, Basic, Other |
| Speed Steps | 28/128 |
| Functions | 32 |
| Zero Stretching | No |
| Booster | |
Description
An EX‑CommandStation is a simple, but powerful, DCC Command Station that you can assemble yourself using widely available Arduino boards. It supports much of the NMRA Digital Command Control (DCC) standards.
Features
- Simultaneous control of multiple locomotives and their functions
- Control of accessory/function decoders
- Programming Track (Service Mode Programming)
- Programming on Main
It includes advanced features such as:
- A WiThrottle Server implementation,
- JMRI integration
- Roster
- Defined Turnouts/Points
- Defined Routes
- A scripting language (EX-RAIL) for automations
- Optional control of DC locos using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
- General purpose inputs and outputs (I/O) for extensibility (e.g. servo motors and signals) which can be controlled as turnouts/points or for automations
Details
NMRA and RCN-212 Support
DCC-EX supports the NMRA DCC Standard, including:*Primary and Extended addresses
- control of multiple locomotives simultaneously
- 128 speed steps
- Accessory addresses 1-2048
- 28 plus extended ECN Functions (up to 69)
- Operations or Service Mode programming
Additional Features
- Diagnostics: Complete Diagnostics and Logging to quickly solve issues
- Advanced CV Programming': Custom support for problem decoders
- Displays: LCD or OLED Display capability
- Built-In GPIO: Input and Output ports to connect lighting, accessories, switches, turnouts, sensors, etc. directly to the Command Station without the need for other hardware
- EX-RAIL Automation: A simple scripting system for fully automating a layout or having signals, turnouts, lighting, respond to a locomotive or vice versa.
- LCN: Support for the wireless "Layout Control Node" Accessory Bus System using inexpensive RF Nanos to control everything on the layout
- HAL: A hardware Abstraction Layer that directly supports inexpensive, standard I2C servo control boards and GPIO Expander boards (for more sensors and output controls). Add support for other hardware drivers easily
- User Function Overrides: Aka "Filters". Intercept and redirect any command and send it to your own function. Example: Send accessory commands to your own accessory bus
- EX-JOIN: Use the service track as an extension of the MAIN track when not programming to not waste track
- POM: Programming on Main. Any command can be sent to the Main track if needed
- DriveAway: Place a locomotive on the service track, program it, then drive it off onto the main track
- TrackManager: Allows the districts to be set for DCC PROG, DCC MAIN, DC, DCC Auto reverser.
See Also
External Links
- Summary of EX-CommandStation and how to get starting building a EX-CommandStation.
- Support
- EX-CommandStation github repository
DCC-EX Team and Products/EX-CommandStation FAQs
- No FAQs link to this page.