@Patrick Keistler posted:@cdswindell have you considered interfacing with the LCS system through wifi? Most raspberry pis have wifi these days and it eliminates the need for the SER2 and a second pi. Perhaps a second interface option on the back end would be a nice extension. From the LCS partner documentation, it seems like wifi is the preferred method anyway.
I'm very encouraged by your rapid progress here. A DIY hardware remote that is powered by a raspberry pi (or other wifi enabled python interpreter) now seems well within reach. It could be something as simple as a Cab1L with an aux3 and a whistle slider, or even more complicated like a Cab2 with the context sensitive touch screen. A raspberry pi could easily power a touch screen gui.
@crazytrain asked the same question. I just gained access to the partner program documentation on Monday. It contains info on the LCS WiFi module. Given that the older LCS app communicates just fine with a Base 3, even though it was designed with the WiFi module in mind, I will have a look at the documentation and see what is involved with making a direct WiFi connection.
— Dave
