More information about Hikel Protonet?
I would like more detailed information about the Hikel Protonet. Is there a web link for this?
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You can go to http://www.hikeltrains.com, however, it's not going to tell you anything about ProtoNet.
I've been using these devices for about a year or so. What do you want to know?
Originally Posted by Barry Broskowitz:
You can go to http://www.hikeltrains.com, however, it's not going to tell you anything about ProtoNet.
I've been using these devices for about a year or so. What do you want to know?
Since MTH has advertised a new wireless link for their DCS system how will the MTH product compare with the Hikel ProtoNet device? My understanding is that the MTH product will provide a direct wireless link to the TIU.
ProtoNet is a wired Ethernet device (100 BaseT or faster) that requires a wireless access point, and an Ethernet hub or switch. Each ProtoNet device may host up to 4 connections (smart devices).
The as yet undefined MTH device will be wireless (802.11, flavor unknown) and may require a wireless access point, unless it is able to create its own peer-to-peer network with multiple wireless devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.) It is unknown how many connections it may host.
The ProtoNet device is $100 and 1/TIU is required. It is available now.
The MTH wireless device's price is currently unknown, although MTH has stated a desire to keep it under $100. Its delivery date is unknown, although MTH has stated that it will be available this Fall.
Originally Posted by Barry Broskowitz:
ProtoNet is a wired Ethernet device (100 BaseT or faster) that requires a wireless access point, and an Ethernet hub or switch. Each ProtoNet device may host up to 4 connections (smart devices).
The as yet undefined MTH device will be wireless (802.11, flavor unknown) and may require a wireless access point, unless it is able to create its own peer-to-peer network with multiple wireless devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.) It is unknown how many connections it may host.
The ProtoNet device is $100 and 1/TIU is required. It is available now.
The MTH wireless device's price is currently unknown, although MTH has stated a desire to keep it under $100. Its delivery date is unknown, although MTH has stated that it will be available this Fall.
Thanks Barry
This is a very good overview of the various wireless options. Next will be the need for an APP for various IPADS, notebooks and lap tops.
I don't believe that computer-based apps are being contemplated.
However, if you want to control your layout from your PC, including DCS and TMCC command control, Hikel can provide a solution. I've had PC capability for over a year.
Originally Posted by Barry Broskowitz:
I don't believe that computer-based apps are being contemplated.
However, if you want to control your layout from your PC, including DCS and TMCC command control, Hikel can provide a solution. I've had PC capability for over a year.
Hardwired solution using a lap top:
At the present time I am only interested in a "hardwired" solution that allows control of turnouts and blocks from my "touch" screen lap top computer. I intend to continue use of the MTH DCS handheld for engine controls. Wireless control via a smart phone could come later.
