Full Train Layout Control with Tablet

Lowa

We have been working on expanding our train automation system.  The video below provides a glimpse of the (near) future.  In this video we control everything from a tablet: switches, traffic lights, train head lights and the train itself...

The layout automation system is connected to a PC that runs nControl, the tablet interfaces with the PC using a remote desktop app like TeamViewer.  The train uses a prototype of our WiFi based train controller.  The train communicates with nControl using nControl's internal MQTT server.  The track switch motors and controllers are available; the traffic lights should become available the first weeks of April.  The train controller is in development: the goal is to be able to control the direction, speed, head lights, check the battery power, and use a position sensor so nControl can track the position of the train on the layout.

Let us know what you think!

MAGNINOMINISUMBRA

This is awesome! And is reaaaalllllyyyy making my purist brain hurt!