Jmri withrottle smart phone firmware model railroader. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. I dont have a physical throttle, so i use the jmri compatible apps. Select withrottle application on your iphone ipod touch or android.
Sets the name that will appear in the withrottle window. Engine driver interfaces through jmri and should work with dcc systems that jmri can interface with. It can be set to start automatically with the start up section in the jmri preferences. Engine driver android throttle for jmri m steve todd. Fixes a security vulnerability with certificate validation. This could, for example, be the mac address of the caller, as a string. Engine driver is a model railroad throttle app for use with jmri. Enginedriver, this free application can control your locomotives and your. I primarily use it with windows, but occasionally use it from my mac as well. If i start and stop the engine with a jmri throttle and then my throttle connects to jmri, my throttle will still get 127, and every speed update will continue to be 127 until i change the speed. I use my home wireless router for wii throttle access, which does not interfere with other users of. Folks some time ago i posted a question to you about jmri. Connects to withrottle server to control one to six dcc locos or.
I just started running an android tablet with engine driver. My iphone wasnt working right in windows 7 kept connecting and disconnecting. Jmri is a computer based dcc control interface that can be installed on your home. Engine driver jmri throttle for your android device. Android engine driver iphone withrottle app both use the same server protocol withrottle engine driver statistics active users at v2. Regardless of which option i choose, engine driver will not acquire the engine and any further attempt to acquire any engine with engine drive fails, even after stopping. Or you can enter the address and port of your withrottle server directly. Wifi interface to a digitrax loconet for up to four compatible mobile wifi devices and apps.
I had wanted to explore the use of the jmri web server in order to provide signal indications along the mainline of the quaker valley railroad. The throttle to operate the train is on the tablet, iphone or ipad. Engine driver for android and withrottle for iphoneipad. The wireless access point should now show as the server on the withrottle, if all is set up correctly. Make sure you are running one of the latest versions of jmri 3. Software is available for both the apple ios and andriod powered devices. When the throttle connect to jmri, it get all sorts of information like the names of function keys, list of turnouts, and so, but there seems to be no information about which function keys are momentary and which function keys are locked.
Link to the popular jmri software through a local wifi network to access throttle, address, and function controls wirele. If you dont see your device or still need help, contact apple support. In engine driver, this is the throttle name that you can set. Withrottle, an easytouse interface to allow iphone, ipad, and ipod touch users to. This is a native android app which runs as a network client to a jmri server, utilizing multiple threads to keep ui responsive while handling communications in. System name constructed from the system prefix connection, type letter, and connection bus identifier e.
Smart phone as a second dcc throttle model railroad. Start up jmri and verify you can use jmris included throttle window to control a loco on your layout. Wifi connected throttle the withrottle window controls the connection between wifi throttles, e. Speed, direction, and up to 29 dcc functions are supported for one to six locomotives or consists. Esu cabcontrolmc ii with jmri model railroad hobbyist. New android app for controlling a jmri powered layout. You need a pc or mac or linux running the jmri layout control software, which is an extensive software package issued free of charge. Engine driver throttle run your model trains from your android phone. Jmri as a throttle, you run the withrottle app on the iphone or ipod touch.
Jmri and wifi throttles winntrak model railway group. The key is that the computer must connect with your dcc system through a rs232 port, loconet or others. Verify your mobile device can connect to your jmri pc via the wifi network and obtain an ip address. The word pending will be replaced by the computer name. Jmri has a wireless throttle server feature which can be connected to from iphone and android phones to function as a wireless throttle. Jmri provides many features and tools to set up and operate your layout that are shared across most jmri applications. Start up jmri and verify you can use jmris included throttle window to control. Once i started the jmri web server, i was able to start the withrottle and download engine driver for the android tablet. Engine driver and jmri fail when stealing an engine. An easytouse interface to allow iphone, ipad, and ipod touch users to link to jmri roster and tables and also web pages.
Another strange thing is that the speed is 127 if the current speed is zero. To control a model railroad using a wireless connection to a digital command control dcc system. The roster images show up in my withrottle roster and my turnout table values are displayed on the throttle with no problems. You can find additional information about each by clicking through the links in the sidebar or the tools index page. Start withrottle can be set as an automatic startup item or as a main window button in the withrottle section of jmri preferences 5. One of our members is an active developer of the engine driver app, so the shows provide an excellent testing. I do a lot of android development in my day job, and my main hobby is working on my jmri powered model railway. Verify your android device can connect to your network via wifi and obtain an ip address.
In this video we take a look at the engine driver app for android, and how it integrates with jmri to wirelessly run your trains. If all prior steps are successful, the server is functioning. Now when operating the layout operators using wifi throttle or engine driver no longer require access to the control panel. Engine driver throttle for your android device this free application can connect to a withrottle server running on a computer or mrc wifi or digitrax lnwi, and in turn control your locomotives and your entire model railroad. The jmri engine driver software has downloads for both android and iphone to interface with jmri running on your pc or laptopneeds an interface to your dcc system. Engine driver jmri throttle app for your android device.
Click on the discovered address which applies to your network. Layouts using dcc jmri and wifi throttle or engine driver. Using engine driver connected through jmri, when i attempt to acquire an engine that is in use on a digitrax throttle i see a steal message on my phone with y or n options. You are now ready to purchase withrottle on the app store. Using phones and pads for throttles and panels jmri. Use your iphone, ipod touch, or ipad as a throttle for model railroad control. Withrottle a free radio throttle for many dcc systems. And as far as android and engine driver, as i noted above they have engine driver releases available on the web site for as far back as android 1. At first an iphone or ipod touch with the wifi switched on, suitable software on the apple device. Connects to withrottle server to control one to six dcc locos or consists direction, speed, up to 29 userconfigurable functions, plus turnouts, routes, power and jmri web server access. Engine driver is a model railroad throttle app for use with jmri, mrc wifi or digitrax lnwi. This update contains changes to the ios crowdsourced location database cache. Link to the popular jmri software through a local wifi network to access throttle, address, and function controls wirelessly. When the mcii is using the engine driver app, the stop button will only shutdown the locos run by mcii.
So for me it seemed the perfect project to combine the two. Particularly you might want to define a driver file for your own device, start from default. I wanted to find out why jmri wouldnt update the locomotive usage in the columns provided. My friend was here today with an iphone and withrottle and every worked properly. Click on the discovered address, or you can enter the address and port of your withrottle server directly. Next i changed the preferences for engine driver on my phone to show the web pane on the throttle window and only use one throttle. See the communityconnections directory for a list and links. If your computer doesnt recognize your iphone, ipad, or. Le guin all devices controlled by jmri must have a name. Jmri clinic on tablet panels, engine quaker valley. Engine driver loads the jmri web page by default, so a tap on the puzzle link is all thats needed to get the puzzle shown on the lower half of the engine driver screen. Jmri names again to summon a thing that is not there at all, to call it by speaking its true name, that is a great mastery, not lightly used. The apps available can be downloaded from this page. Weather you have an android or an iphone, you can use them as throttles.
The iphoneitouchipad app is called withrottle, and the android app is called engine driver. Available in a free version control a single locomotive and a purchased version control up. Hobbyists have created applications that work with jmri to provide extra capabilities. Connects to withrottle server to control one to six dcc locos or consists direction, speed, up to 29 userconfigurable functions, plus turnouts, routes. The steps differ depending on if you downloaded itunes from the microsoft store or from apple. If you see your iphone, ipad, or ipod under usb device tree, get the latest macos or install the latest updates. To use your android device with jmri as a throttle, you run the engine driver. I tried uninstalling drivers and then letting windows manually install my drivers, but now its using a 2006 driver for the iphone and thinks. There is only one version of the engine driver app and it is a fully functional. Start the engine driver app and wait for your servers address to show up in discovered servers.
Engine driver uses sends device name see n, so it may or may not be unique. The withrottle application for the apple iphone, ipod and ipad is available from. Ive been using jmri for a number of years with withrottle. Im developing a new wireless throttle in hardware with uses the same protocol as withrottle iphone and engine driver android. Android has an app called engine driver from the android marketplace and it is free to download. A computer running an application such as jmri and a throttle. The lnwi allows you to connect compatible wifi devices to loconet and run trains using compatible throttle apps. Prodigy wifi smartphone and tablet control for prodigy. I was shocked how easy it was to setup the tablet with jmri. The engine driver app is a test version that includes motorized knob and bezel button full functionality. At the time of testing i was using my collection of dmus sitting at. This free application can connect to a withrottle server running on jmri, or to an mrc wifi, or to a digitrax lnwi, and in turn.
On your mobile device, start the engine driver app and wait for your computers address to show up in the discovered services window. Jmri model railroad interface list jmridevelopers archives. Over the last couple of months i have been developing an android app for controlling jmri. Engine driver is issued free of charge isnt that good news. Fixes security vulnerability associated with viewing malicious pdf files. Compatible with most android and apple devices running supported throttle apps. When i saw the jmri engine driver screenshots showing not only the throttle but also loco selections, turnout control and layout plan, etc i thought this would be the perfect excuse to toss the old control panel, and forget about trying to rewire everything for both the existing dc cab control and dcc to coexist while i slowly upgrade the. Using the values shown on the withrottle server window in jmri. I prefer engine driver on android, but i switched to iphone last year and im getting used to it. In addition, some commercial vendors have created applications that work with, add data to, or take data from jmri.