CTC with LocoNet, CBUS, RocNetNode or WIO

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• CTC with LocoIO, CBUS or RocNetNode

Sometimes it is more fun to control the layout with real buttons as found in the real world CTC's.
This Wiki page will try to guide you building one your self using the hardware from Peter.
The modules from one of the bus systems GCA LocoIO, GCA CBUS or RocNetNode and also the WIO are usable.
The interface modules and the setup for routes, sensors or switches are independent from the used bus system.

• GCA50 LocoNet IO
• GCA85 LBuffer (RS232)
  

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• GCA101 LBuffer (Ethernet)
• Optional: GCA124 FredI Hand-held controller for trains
• Optional: GCA123 Hand-held controller for Signals and switches.

• CAN-GC2 16 port programmable I/O node
  • Optional: CANGC12 wired remote control with 16 pushbuttons
• CAN-GC1 Serial and USB interface OR
• CAN-GC1e Ethernet interface

• GCA-Pi02 32 I/O ports
• GCA-Pi01 Raspberry Pi / I2C interface
• Raspberry PI

• WIO_01 WIO_01 I/O with WiFi-Communikation
• WIO firmware Option "F1 FastLED" for RGB LEDs

• GCA127 LED PCB (optional)
• GCA128 Button/Flip switch PCB (optional)
• Push Buttons
• tumble switches
• LED's
• FastLED ​(WS2812) for RGB LED strips

• LNetIO/GCA50 Setup
• CBUS Setup
• RocNetNode Setup
• WIO Setup

• Route wiring
• Sensor wiring
• Switch wiring
• Signal wiring

Control two LEDs with one output to save I/O for showing switch positions:

A design for a test unit is found at GCA128L
Advantage of using two leds is that both leds are lit when I/O is initalised for input.
In addition to that, GCA128L also has pushbuttons when Ports are setup as Input.
Pushing the button when port is iniated as output, does not harm in any way.