Is there another way to build your layout outside of the iPad app? Maybe on a PC with a mouse? I have a large layout that is built with gargraves track and custom bent turns. Furthermore, many of the switches are #4 or #6, which are not available on the LCS app. What alternatives do I have?
Let me know you track design app tricks and hints.
Thanks,
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Is there another way to build your layout outside of the iPad app? Maybe on a PC with a mouse? I have a large layout that is built with gargraves track and custom bent turns. Furthermore, many of the switches are #4 or #6, which are not available on the LCS app. What alternatives do I have?
Let me know you track design app tricks and hints.
Thanks,
I finally succumbed to getting out a stylus and doing it on the iPad. I so wanted to mouse and PC!
I too was slightly disappointed with LCS app on my iPad. The primary function is control rather than design and from what I understand, still undergoing a lot of development.
If I could get the ability to at least control my engines on my iphone (which LCS is incompatible with), it would make me quite happy.
Your GOOD alternative for layout planning on pc is RR Track. It is very expensive from what I have seen for all of the track and accessory packs, but I dont think you will find a higher quality design program.
ICab. For train control. Coming soon. See the LCS website.
Lionel always expressed that the iPad app was more of a layout control with limited engine control. It doesn't support many of the Legacy function as of now like quilling whistle and single strike bell.
Think of the LCS app display like a CTC board. It shows that there is a switch there, not what the switches are. And it's not a track layout program and has never been intended as one
I too was slightly disappointed with LCS app on my iPad. The primary function is control rather than design and from what I understand, still undergoing a lot of development.
If I could get the ability to at least control my engines on my iphone (which LCS is incompatible with), it would make me quite happy.
Your GOOD alternative for layout planning on pc is RR Track. It is very expensive from what I have seen for all of the track and accessory packs, but I dont think you will find a higher quality design program.
Now if I could import my RR Track layout into the iPad...
Your GOOD alternative for layout planning on pc is RR Track. It is very expensive from what I have seen for all of the track and accessory packs, but I dont think you will find a higher quality design program.
Now if I could import my RR Track layout into the iPad...
Great Idea!
Looks great, Dave!
Yes that makes sense about the SC-2 controlled switches. I could see no reason that I needed ASC2's but could not find anything out about continuing with the SC-2...maybe I missed it...
But as far as switches go, the SC-2 costs less and does more.
Very nice demo.
Dave
Looks great.
That's very cool, I hope my WiFi module shows up soon! 
the guy from RR-Track is plenty sharp. He could build a really nice layout control system into his program by adding a parameter for control of switches, blocks or accessories as he has each of these.
I haven't spoke to him in years I assume he's still around.
As far as using the SC-2s I though you needed a SER2 to connect them? no?
I just sent a comment to the guy at RR-Track; if we all do it he MAY add an LCS feature!
As far as using the SC-2s I though you needed a SER2 to connect them? no?
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