Can someone explain in simple terms the difference between the cruise commander and cruise commander lite? The site says the lite version is for smaller motors but I am uncertain how to determine what is considered "small" Before I make an attempt to purchase a board or 3 I want to be sure of how to direct funds.
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Cruise commander is for single motor full size steam engines, diesels, anything with dual motors, etc.
Cruise lite is for small single motor or small dual motor engines. Think real small, such as the 0-6-0 docksider, RMT beeps, etc.
Although the Lite footprint is smaller by a fraction, the difference is its limited amperage handling ability. Just guessing, but Lite would probably handle 2 small verticals drive motors safely,like those common on dual motored small diesels, but better suited to single small can motors ( The General, etc ) or in dual, in truck designs from the '80's and '90's. I plan on installing Lite into an Atlas GP9 just to test the limits.
Bruce
Bruce,
You'll likely let out the magic smoke. Once the smoke gets out, it is really hard to put back in 
Other forum members have "tested" the lite. There are also discussions on here relating to using a low amp PTC to keep from blowing the board. The lite has a 4 amp max. Once moving and with a small load your likely under the limit, but the initial motor start up may well fry the board. 1.6A hold, 3.2A trip in series with the motor lead
Lets see:
We have the:
Cruise Commander, which will fit in medium to large diesels, medium to large tenders
Cruise Commander M(M for modular) , which is a direct replacement for Lionel Odyssey and non Odyssey boards in both Steam and Diesel
Cruise Commander M Steam which is for Lionel steamers with a wireless teather
Cruise Commander lite for the very smallest of diesels, switchers, anything with tight space and small motors
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