Remote Handheld Comparisons

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DCC and DCS:

Examples of systems that I consider to be the most advanced in Largescale today are DCC and DCS.

• DCC: (Digital Command Control)
  • http://www.mrsonline.net/index.html - DCC system mfg Zimo's website
  • Photo of a Zimo DCC controller:
  • Here is a comparison chart that compares DCC systems: http://www.mrsonline.net/html/comparison_chart.htm
  • Nice, multi line LCD data display.

• DCS: (Digital Command System - by MTH Electric Trains)  **This is the integrated sound and control system I use**
  • Photo of MTH DCS wireless handheld remote:
  • Nice, multi line LCD data display.
  • Remote and TIU are software upgradeable with your PC.  (i.e. Adds/enhances control features to menus)
  • Cost = $250 for Remote and TIU and works with your standard DC power supply.  Sound and control board for each engine = $180
  • Overview of MTH DCS system here:  http://www.rayman4449.dynip.com/DCS_Overview_Videos.htm

Battery tailored control systems:

• Air Wire 900:  
  • Seems to be the most advanced of the control systems typically used for battery control.
    • (For photo click this link: https://www.johnshobbies.com/store/images/airwire900throttle.gif
    • Has nice array of options and speed control knob, but no data display.

     

• RCS(Remote Control Systems www.rcs-rc.com/ ):  For picture of remote see this link if not on the RCS homepage: www.remotecontrolthrottles.com
  • Seems to be a total of 8 buttons and indictors/display appear to be 8 on/off LEDs
  • No data display.

   

• Aristocraft Train Engineer:  (Photo below)
  • Indicators/display is made up of  10 LED lights that are either on or off.
  • No data display.

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