DCC++ (DCC plus plus)
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Summary: DCC++ BASE STATION is a C++ program written by Gregg E. Berman for the Arduino Uno and Arduino Mega using the Arduino IDE 1.6.6 or higher. NMRA Digital Command Control (DCC) standards.
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| Manufacturer | DCC-EX Team and Products |
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| Common Name | DCC++ |
| Alternative Names | DCC-EX, DCC++ |
| Release information
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| Product URL | Product Link |
| Manual URL | Manual Link |
| Has computer interface |
USB |
| Successor | DCC-EX Team and Products/EX-CommandStation |
| 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 |
Other |
| Speed Steps | 28/128 |
| Functions | 29 |
| Zero Stretching | No |
| Booster | |
Description
DCC++ is no longer updated or supported. Refer to to the EX-CommandStation by the DCC-EX team for its replacement.
DCC++ BASE STATION is a C++ program written by Gregg E. Berman for the Arduino Uno and Arduino Mega using the Arduino IDE 1.6.6 or higher.
A standard Arduino Uno or Arduino Mega with an Arduino motor shield (as well as others) can be configured a fully-functioning Digital Command Control Command Station with integrated Booster that conforms to the current NMRA DCC standards.
DCC++ BASE STATION supports:
- Two and Four Digit addressing
- Simultaneous control of multiple locomotives
- 128 speed steps
- Functions F0-F28
- Activate/de-activate accessory functions using 512 addresses, each * with 4 sub-addresses
- Optional functionality to monitor and store of the status of turnouts
- Programming on the Main
- write configuration variables
- Programming Track
- read CVs
Controlled with simple text commands via the Arduino's serial interface, or other supported interfaces. When compiled for the Arduino Mega, communications can be via Ethernet. DCC++ Controller, (available separately) a configurable graphic interface to the DCC++ Base Station.
EX-CommandStation Components
The DCC++ system consists of a DCC++ Base Station and DCC++ Controller.
The DCC++ Base Station consists of an Arduino microcontroller fitted with an Arduino Motor Shield that can be connected directly to the tracks of a model railroad.
The DCC++ Controller provides operators with a customizable GUI to control their model railroad. Written in Java using the Processing graphics library and IDE and communicates with the DCC++ Base Station via a standard serial connection over a USB cable or wireless over BlueTooth.
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