Name: EX-CSB1 Express Command Station/Booster (No Power Supply)
SKU: EXCSB1E
Price: 132.0 USD
Availability: PreOrder

EX-CSB1 Express Command Station/Booster (No Power Supply)

Product Details

Weight: 0.20 lbs

ATTENTION UK, EU, Australia, and New Zealand, and Canadian users: You may be able to save time and shipping costs by ordering from the suppliers listed here:

EU - MRW Electronics in Austria
UK - Chesterfield
AU/NZ - Millennium Engineering
Canada - Narrow Gauge Model Railway Supply Canada
USA/Canada alternate source - Smart Hobby

TARIFF NOTE: We are trying to keep our costs down, but the tariffs have increased our costs by 60% and are uncertain from day to day. We will keep you posted of any price changes.

Overview

The EX-CSB1 is a simple, budget friendly, plug and play DCC and/or DC Command Station, Programming Station, or Booster that allows control of model trains from a mobile phone or tablet.

With dual expandable 5A outputs to run more trains, the EX-CSB1 completely replaces the need to build your own DCC-EX system using a separate Arduino development board, motor shield and WiFi shield.

In 4 easy steps you can be running your trains!

Plug 12V-15V 4A power supply into power – CSB1 will start and show status on the display
Connect mobile phone or tablet to the WiFi network shown on the CSB1 display
Open Engine Driver (Android) or WiThrottle (iOS) app
Turn on track power in the app, select a DCC address – you are ready to run!

Features

Rated for up to 5 Amps to run more/longer trains
Handles Track Voltage of 12 - 25V
Dual Track Outputs (expandable)
- Configures as Main and Programming Track by default
- Both outputs can be configured for DCC or DC (PWM).
- Programmable Overcurrent detection on each output
- Booster Mode
Run DCC OR DC Trains
Built-In WiFi - Connect up to 10 Throttles
Single power supply powers the EX-CSB1 and the track(s)
USB C port for upgrading firmware, loading EXRAIL scripts, or connecting computer software (JMRI, etc.)
Includes 1.3" OLED screen for display of real-time information (track power on/off, WiFi network name, etc.)
Reverse polarity, configurable overcurrent, and overheat protection

Techie Specifications for our Advance Tinkerers and Engineers:

Automatically configures itself as a booster when Railsync detected on the Railsync input
Fault detection in addition to overcurrent reporting for extra safety
Industry standard Qwiic/STEMMA QT 3v3 compatible I2C connector for accessories like displays, turnouts, lighting, etc. directly to the Command Station or through an EX-IOExpander
Virtually no voltage drop, even at high currents
Support to stack an EX-MotorShield8874 for additional 2 DCC/DC PWM/PROG outputs
More memory for larger EXRAIL automation/animation scripts than an Arduino Mega
Alternative power in and out solder pads for different connector types
ESP32 fast 32-bit microcontroller, coupled with hardware of the EX-MotorShield8874 motor shield, all in one single board (*)
Each output can be configured on the fly to operate as DCC, DC PWM, or as a Programming Track

General Information

The CSB1 comes with itself, a plastic carrier plate, a 1.3" OLED, and an optional power supply. The full case options shown are for an optional 3D printed case you can print yourself of have printed. We may carry this in the future. See the DCC-EX Thingiverse Page

Where can I find out more?

For more detailed information, along with detailed instructions, follow this link to the EX-CommandStation / Booster

NOTE: US boards can be blue or green with included, matching pluggable screw terminal connectors, a different colored plug for Railsync, and a barrel power input connector. Other 2.54mm connectors are available upon request to replace any of these, or you can purchase the board unsolder, and re-solder your own connectors.

Reference

Full Documentation

Quick Setup Guide

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