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LocoMotive light - digital train controller 2.6

3.3 MB / 0+ Downloads / Rating 1.0 - 1 reviews


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LocoMotive light - digital train controller, developed and published by Bill Cuthbert, has released its latest version, 2.6, on 2024-11-14. This app falls under the Entertainment category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 1.0, based on 1 reviews.

LocoMotive light - digital train controller APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.1+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: appinventor.ai_bill_falkland.LocoMotive_light

Updated: 3 months ago

Developer Name: Bill Cuthbert

Category: Entertainment

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing LocoMotive light - digital train controller on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

1.0
Total 1 reviews

Previous Versions

LocoMotive light - digital train controller 2.6
2024-11-14 / 3.3 MB / Android 2.1+

About this app

The easiest ever self build of a DCC Command station with PCB available on eBay plus only a few parts.
eBay link:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232955350950
The App formats each DCC packet for transmission via Bluetooth to Arduino Pro Mini connected to a h-bridge to form a simple DCC command station with few parts.

* Control of 1 to 20 locos
* Ideal for small to medium size layouts
* 2 Amps load drives up to 16 of OO/HO locomotives using H-bridge specified
* Add a higher current compatible h-bridge to extend load capacity
* Short circuit protected
* Automatic over current cut-out, adjustable in Arduino code
* Lights and direction
* Functions 1 to 8
* Turnout / points / accessories 8 pairs of outputs
* Custom naming of your locos
* Programming the CV1 loco address
* Add your own accessory addresses
* Change F2 and F3 from momentary to on/off switches
* Add max speed for each loco
* Choose a DC power source to suit scale used (Z/N/OO/HO/O/G) 12v to 20v
* Free software for Arduino - no restrictions on use or changes if required
* Learn from the code on how DCC commands are used
* Easy DIY circuit can be soldered on available 50 x 50 mm PCB (on sale on eBay.uk )
* App forms the DCC packets transmitted to Arduino circuit with 15 components
* Continuous DCC data flow from Android device to Arduino
* New Arduino sketch
* PCB available for purchase on eBay


Further to previous work on DCC wireless systems, I have developed a Bluetooth Command Station linked to a receiver Arduino based circuit with a HC-06 BT module and a LMD18200 H-bridge Motor driver delivering 2 Amps.

The overall cost of parts is around £20 with parts purchased from Ebay.
See Instructable:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-DCC-Command-Station/

New features

Light version of Locomotive App

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to write to external storage.