MTH DCS WiFi so far so good.

Glad to hear you had a good experience Marc! I hope to hook mine up tomorrow, and I hope I get the same result.

Andy

Hey Marc,

I set mine up too, no issues, and very cool.

Andy

Been using the one at Imperial Trains. Easy to setup and use. So far no real issues.  Yesterday I got to take one home. Added it to my Legacy Users Group network router. Pretty cool operating both apps. MTH has done a nice job on this. 

Marc's O Scale Trains on You Tube

Hi Marc - I have been watching your You Tube Channel for years. Look forward to seeing a detailed demo on the MTH - DCS - WiFi, on your YT Channel. I will leave a comment so you know I saw it, if I miss it, please send me an e-mail. We are both You Tube creators and I feel it is the best way to learn new model train operating procedures. 

Thanks • Gary - trainroomgary

Good to hear guys.  When we beta testers first got ours last Sept, I was more than pleased on the easy operation.   This app is very user friendly.  In the morning I have Locolawyer visiting.  I am going to put the system in his hands with no instruction and see how fast he runs with it.  Erol is extremely familiar with a DCS remote.  He should knock this out of the park.

Good to hear this Marc. I will have to get the Wi-Fi system soon and get the upgrade. Can't wait to use it.

Good to hear Marc.  I got mine the Sunday before Christmas when I saw it in my local train store.  I had my system already on version 5.0, so I had it set up in a few minutes.   I was able to add engines quickly.  

I have couple of observations:

1) I was not sure how I would like the speedometer taking up the main screen.  After using it, I really like the this feature.  You can press move the needle to a speed, or just hit the speed e.g. 40 and it moves to that speed.  This is a neat feature.

2) My son was used pressing the break button twice to stop the engine on the DCS remote but keep the direction.  He was unable to do that on the DCS app, but if he just hits 0 on the speedometer, it does the same thing.   

3) Adding engines was easier than expected.   Just a quick read or add and they are on the app.

4)  I like the passenger freight effect.  It starts pops up with a screen to arm it, and it shows you which step it is in.  Nice to see that.  

trainroomgary posted:

Marc's O Scale Trains on You Tube

Hi Marc - I have been watching your You Tube Channel for years. Look forward to seeing a detailed demo on the MTH - DCS - WiFi, on your YT Channel. I will leave a comment so you know I saw it, if I miss it, please send me an e-mail. We are both You Tube creators and I feel it is the best way to learn new model train operating procedures. 

Thanks • Gary - trainroomgary

Thanks Gary.  I'm really excited about the wifi as I feel it will take us to the next level.

I can already see a new TIU with built in wifi, packaged without a remote. Remote sold separately. Possibly package the new system with an iPad or Android based tablet with the MTH logo on the cover. So many options, so many possibilities. I really hope it grabs the attention of the younger crowd and new comers as well.

Enjoy!

Marc

PatapscoValleyRR posted:

Good to hear Marc.  I got mine the Sunday before Christmas when I saw it in my local train store.  I had my system already on version 5.0, so I had it set up in a few minutes.   I was able to add engines quickly.  

I have couple of observations:

 

 

 

Great to hear!

I'd love to see a momentum feature added. I really like setting it to a top speed and watching it slowly crawl or slowly decrease to that setting. The Legacy system had this.  I didn't think id be this excited about it, but as I think about it more and more the possibilities are endless. 

Marc

Finally made the time to unpack my WIU,  picked up a USB to serial cable (thanks Barry), 15 minutes later I was connected and adding trains.  No Lashup feature yet but I can have tons of fun with the current app.  The Grand children know apps better than I do, they'll tutor me.

Hi Marc

Thanks for making a detailed demonstration video on your YouTube Channel about the MTH / DCS / Wi-Fi.   Well done. The best way to learn is with the old show and tell process.

™                          Gary - Cheers from The Detroit and Mackinac Railway