Can I use Engine Driver through JMRI instead?
Yes. Engine Driver can connect to JMRI's WiThrottle Server over WiFi. In that setup: The computer running JMRI connects to the CSB1, usually by USB. JMRI's WiThrottle Server is started…
Read moreWhat should I do if Android says the CSB1 WiFi has no internet?
Stay connected to the CSB1 WiFi network. Some phones warn that a layout WiFi network has no internet access. That is normal if the CSB1 is providing a local WiFi…
Read moreWhy does Engine Driver not find my CSB1 automatically?
Common causes include: The phone is not on the same WiFi network as the CSB1. The CSB1 has not finished starting. The phone is using mobile data instead of WiFi.…
Read moreWhat protocol does Engine Driver use with DCC-EX?
Engine Driver can connect using WiThrottle protocol or DCC-EX Native Commands. For basic throttle control, either approach can work depending on the setup. For DCC-EX-specific features, the Native protocol is…
Read moreHow do I connect Engine Driver to the CSB1?
Power up the CSB1 and wait a minute or two. On the Android device, connect to the same WiFi network as the CSB1. Open Engine Driver. Complete the first-run setup…
Read moreWhat should I see when the CSB1 starts?
If your CSB1 has an OLED display, it should show useful startup details such as: EX-CommandStation firmware version. Track power state. Free memory. WiFi network name. WiFi password. IP address…
Read moreWhy is track power off when I first power up the CSB1?
Track power is off by default for safety. This helps prevent power being applied to the layout before everything is ready. After connecting in Engine Driver, turn track power on…
Read moreWhat power supply should I use with the CSB1?
DCC-EX recommends a DC power supply suited to your layout scale and current needs. The CSB1 guide says the voltage should be between 12V and 25V DC, depending on scale,…
Read moreWhich track output should I use first?
Use output A first. In the standard CSB1 configuration, output A is used for DCC MAIN operation and output B is used as the PROG, or programming track, output. That…
Read moreWhat do I need before using Engine Driver with a DCC-EX CSB1?
You need: A DCC-EX CSB1 command station. A suitable DC power supply for your layout scale. Track connected to the CSB1 output. An Android phone or tablet. The Engine Driver…
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