LocoDev - Embedded LocoNet Development PCB

The LocoDev board was initially designed to be a throttle, but with the addition of a few extra features it can now be used for other things as well.

The LocoDev PCB have been given a "LocoNet certification pending" status by Digitrax and a limited number of bare PCB's are available for US$5 including postage

For more details here is the schematic and the Eagle Files

It has the following interface options:

• 2 x LocoNet connectors
• 1 x RS232 interface with DB9 connector
• 1 x 4bit Write only LCD Display click here for interface pinout
• 1 x 4x4 keypad
• Choice of controls:
  • 2 x rotary encoders with click action switch
  • 1 x toggle switch and 1 x pot
  • 2 x toggle switches
• Choice of Power Supply:
  • External 9V Wall-Wart for permanently mounted use
  • LocoNet RailSync
  • 9V battery
• Includes 10way header pins for reprogramming the FLASH memory. For details see: Cable Programmer
• 1 x Audible Beeper
• 1 x LED
• 1 x Infrared Transmitter with option to drive 1-4 IR LEDs
• 1 x Infrared Receiver
• 1 x Reset push button
• 1 x I2C Interface
• 1 x SPI Interface