Programming PS1 engines with the DCS App

Dale, The PS1 programming features were removed from the app. You can still program those engines but you have to manually increase and decrease the voltage and count the clinks and clanks. Props to the DCS remote on this one, and it's not like these programming features couldn't be added to the app, we just need to let MTH know.

Thanks for the reply, H1000.  I'm in the process of getting a DCS system for a new layout I am building and want to know what I really should get.  Most folks I've talked to say the app is much better than the remote (and I do like the look of the app from the demo's I've seen).  I suppose I can always do the PS1 programming on a test track...

Right now, I have 3 PS1 engines, 1 PS2 engine, and a few postwar Lionel engines.  One of the main reasons I want DCS is the ability to walk around the layout and still control the trains, and to easily activate all the Protosound features (compared to separate bell switches for my ZW, etc.).   

I do know I'll need to get some fast-blow fuses or breakers if/when I get the TIU and use my older Lionel transformers as the power source.

The DCS remote & TIU truly are the best when it comes to programming PS1 engines.  Each programing feature is clearly spelled out on the screen. You just go to the PS1 programing menu for the the selected track, scroll to the feature you want to program and select it by pressing the thumb wheel. 

The next best option is to use a Z4000 transformer and a Z4000 remote & receiver made specifically for the Z4000. While the Z4000 transformer is still in production, the remote/receiver are not and can only be found on the secondary market.  You can also buy the Z4000 receiver without the remote and use a DCS remote to communicate to the Z4000 receiver.

I have seen the old ps1 remotes n z4000 receiver sometimes you can purchase them on ebay n especially on trainz.com I had bought some there!  here are some now on trains.com/auctions

https://www.trainzauctions.com...arch=+z4000+receiver

 https://www.ebay.com/c/1911900645  

here is one on ebay!

Alan