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DCC++
Добавлен 22 авг 2015
DCC++ is a complete open-source system (both hardware and software) for the advanced control of DCC model railroads. DCC++ includes two components: (1) a base station that provides power to the tracks and produces the actual DCC signals; and (2) an interface that provides users with full control over a DCC model railroad, including custom throttles, intuitive cab function buttons, turnout and layout control, routes, train detection, and full decoder programming.
The base station is comprised of an Arduino Uno (or Arduino Mega) and an Arduino Motor Shield. With the exception of a DC power pack, absolutely no other hardware is needed. All code for the Arduino is written in C++ (hence the pun-based name of the system: DCC++).
The interface is written in Java using the Processing IDE and its core graphical library components.
The base station is comprised of an Arduino Uno (or Arduino Mega) and an Arduino Motor Shield. With the exception of a DC power pack, absolutely no other hardware is needed. All code for the Arduino is written in C++ (hence the pun-based name of the system: DCC++).
The interface is written in Java using the Processing IDE and its core graphical library components.
An Arduino Mega 2560 DCC++ Base Station
This video demonstrates how to use an Arduino Mega 2560 instead of an Arduino Uno for use as as DCC++ Base Station. The Mega 2560 offers more memory and additional digital I/O pins that help extend the functionality of the Base Station.
NOTE: There has been an update to the Mega 2560 version of the software posted to GitHub since this video was uploaded. In order to allow for the addition of an Ethernet Shield, the Program Track signal generation has been changed from Pin 4 to Pin 2. This means that with the most recent version of the software you should use a jumper wire to connect Pin 2 to Pin 13 (NOT Pin 4 to Pin 13 as indicated in the video).
NOTE: There has been an update to the Mega 2560 version of the software posted to GitHub since this video was uploaded. In order to allow for the addition of an Ethernet Shield, the Program Track signal generation has been changed from Pin 4 to Pin 2. This means that with the most recent version of the software you should use a jumper wire to connect Pin 2 to Pin 13 (NOT Pin 4 to Pin 13 as indicated in the video).
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Видео
An Arduino DCC++ Base Station: The Hardware - Part 4 of 4
Просмотров 46 тыс.9 лет назад
Fourth (of 4) in a series detailing how to use the Arduino as a DCC base station. Topics covered include how to put the final touches on the Arduino Motor Shield prior to use with the Uno and connecting to the model railroad tracks.
An Arduino DCC++ Base Station: The Hardware - Part 3 of 4
Просмотров 43 тыс.9 лет назад
Third in a series detailing how to use the Arduino as a DCC base station. Topics covered include the very atypical use of an Arduino Motor Shield to convert PWM signals generated by the Uno into bi-polar signals that can be connected directly to the tracks of a model railroad to drive and control DCC-equipped locomotives.
An Arduino DCC++ Base Station: The Hardware - Part 2 of 4
Просмотров 39 тыс.9 лет назад
Second in a series detailing how to use the Arduino as a DCC base station. Topics covered include an intro to the Arduino Uno, and how we can produce DCC logic signals utilizing some of the Uno's advanced PWM capabilities.
An Arduino DCC++ Base Station: The Hardware - Part 1 of 4
Просмотров 52 тыс.9 лет назад
First in a series detailing how to use the Arduino as a DCC base station. Topics covered include background and theory of the DCC bi-polar signal, and the need for us to split the production of such a signal into two parts: (1) the production of a precursor DCC *logic* signal, and (2) the conversion of that logic signal into a full bi-polar DCC signal.
DCC++ Interface Demo - Part 4 of 4
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This is Part 4 of a demo providing a detailed overview of the DCC interface. Topics covered include diagnostics windows, train information windows, and RGB light control.
DCC++ Interface Demo - Part 3 of 4
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This is Part 3 of a demo providing a detailed overview of the DCC interface. Topics covered include pop-up windows for programming stationary accessory decoders and for reading and writing CVs and cab addresses on mobile decoders using both the main operations track as well as a dedicated programming track.
DCC++ automation of single-train operations completely controlled by the Arduino DCC++ base station.
Просмотров 18 тыс.9 лет назад
In addition to using the DCC interface to automate, for example, simultaneous control of 3 trains in a complex pattern, you can create simpler automations directly within the Arduino DCC base station. This video shows one such routine in which the base station randomly picks 1 of 7 trains to leave its siding, complete an out-and-back across the layout, and then return to its siding, at which po...
DCC++ Interface Demo - Part 2 of 4
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This is Part 2 of a demo providing a detailed overview of the DCC interface. Topics covered include turnout control and customizable routes.
DCC++ Interface Demo - Part 1 of 4
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This is Part 1 of a demo providing a detailed overview of the DCC interface. Topics covered include the throttle, customizable decoder function buttons, track power, and current monitoring.
DCC++ Full Automation Demo
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This video shows how I used DCC to fully automate my Valley Line N-scale model railroad. The DCC system randomly selects 3 of 6 trains, one right after the other, to each pull out of their yard siding, perform an out-and-back across the entire layout, and then re-enter their respective siding, at which time another randomly-selected train is added to the mix. The DCC system automatically contro...