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Peter Giling
Hof van Berlage 38
7425CM Deventer
Netherland
peter.giling@rocrail.net
Construction kits for LNet, CBUS and RocNet.
In cooperation with the Rocrail team, Peter Giling developed units, which are easy to construct.
On this page you will find a list of complete part sets, pcboards and programmed processors.
All units are based on self construction.
As far as possible, no SMD parts are used, so self assembling is not harder than just the ability to solder.
However, there is, within certain limits, a possibility to buy complete assembled boards.
These units will be constructed for you by amateurs, but the amount of those units and delivery time needs to be discussed separately.
The quality of these hand made units will match the high standard, which will be guaranteed.
All descriptions of PC-boards and kits are available here.
Total system price indication
A few examples for calculations of a total system can be found on this page.
Starter package
It is of course not necessary to buy a complete System , just to experience the 'feeling' and the convidence that this is will be your choice.
Starter packages are available, including every part that is needed to construct the complete network.
If the package you like is not in the list please ask Peter
All Prices are excl. porto.
Pack1 CANBUS with Ethernet and DCC command station and booster.
| Pack 1 | € 253,00 | |
|---|---|---|
| pcs | description | |
| 1 | CAN-GC1e Ethernet to CANBus interface with 3A power supply. | |
| 1 | CAN-GC2 CANBus I/O unit | |
| 1 | CAN-GC3 CANBus DCC central unit with prograamming facilities. | |
| 1 | CAN-GC6 CANBus interface for 4 servo with software feed-back. | |
| 1 | GCA93 8 input current detector. | |
| 1 | ORD-3 3 Amp booster. |
Pack 2 CANBUS Ethernet without DCC command station
| Pack 2 | € 152,50 | |
|---|---|---|
| pcs | description | |
| 1 | CAN-GC1e Ethernet to CANBus interface with 3A power supply. | |
| 1 | CAN-GC2 CANBus I/O unit | |
| 1 | CAN-GC6 CANBus interface for 4 servo with software feed-back. | |
| 1 | GCA93 8 input current detector. |
Pack 3 Loco-I/O hardware (LocoNet compatible) with ORD-3 booster
| Pack 3 | € 178,00 | |
|---|---|---|
| pcs | description | |
| 1 | GCA101 Ethernet to LocoBuffer interface | |
| 1 | GCA50 Loco-I/O 16 ports | |
| 1 | GCA93 8 x current detectors | |
| 1 | GCA136 controller for 4 servo motors | |
| 1 | ORD-3 Booster 3 Amp. |
Pack 4 Loco-I/O hardware (LocoNet compatible)
| Pack 4 | € 128,00 | |
|---|---|---|
| pcs | description | |
| 1 | GCA101 Ethernet to LocoBuffer interface | |
| 1 | GCA50 Loco-I/O 16 ports | |
| 1 | GCA93 8 x current detectors | |
| 1 | GCA136 controller for 4 servo motors |
Pack 5 LocoI/O (LocoNet Compatible) RS232 Startset..
| Pack 5 | € 109,50 | |
|---|---|---|
| pcs | description | |
| 1 | GCA85 RS232 <> LocoBuffer-interface | |
| 1 | GCA50 Loco-I/O 16 Ports | |
| 1 | GCA93 8 x current detectors | |
| 1 | GCA136 controller for 4 servo motors |
Pack 5(USB) LocoI/O (LocoNet Compatible) RS232(USB) Startset..
| Pack 5 | € 139,50 | |
|---|---|---|
| pcs | description | |
| 1 | GCA85 USB <> LocoBuffer-interface | |
| 1 | GCA50 Loco-I/O 16 Ports | |
| 1 | GCA93 8 x current detectors | |
| 1 | GCA136 controller for 4 servo motors |
Pack Rocnet A Complete startset INCLUDING Raspberry Pi
| Pack RocNet A | € 245,00 | |
|---|---|---|
| pcs | description | |
| 1 | RaspBerry Pi computer | |
| 1 | GCA_PI01 RocnNet Interface module | |
| 1 | GCA_PI02 I2C 32 bits I/O module | |
| 1 | GCA_PI03 I2C 16 servo/16 PWM output (compleet with Adafruit PCA9685 | |
| 1 | GCA93 8 x current detectors | |
| 1 | GCA_PI06 5V 3Amp switching power supply with I2C hub | |
| 1 | ORD-3 3Amp booster (USB unit) |
How to order
Write an email to peter.giling@rocrail.net
with a list of the items you like to order or use Order Form. With this form you will be able to select the items to order.
Orders below € 25,00 will be charged extra with administration fee of €4,50.
Information:
- Your Email Program should generate an Email automaticly, and send it. If that does not work, send an email with your order to Peter
- You will receive an email with an invoice which should be payed in advance by bank transfer.
- All indicated prices are inclusive 21% VAT. (BTW, MWSt)
- For NonEU and World orders, 21% BTW(VAT) will be substracted from prices, but only when shipment is done by DHL.
- Shipping costs depends on destination country, product(s) and quantities.(see table below)
- All KITS come with programmed processor (if applicable).
- Separate programmed processors will only be delevered by order of matching PCboard
- If specified in advance, Paypal payment is possible, 5% extra Paypal Fee will be added to invoice.
Above certain limts shipping costs will be free according table below
| Destination | Order value |
|---|---|
| Netherland | > € 150,00 excl. Porto |
| European Union | > € 250,00 excl.Porto |
| Other destinations | Please ask on order shipment according DHL tariff |
Shipping costs:
| Type | Destination | insurance | Price | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherland | Letter (Max 500g) | no | € 4,25 | * |
| 2 | Netherland | DHL track&trace) | yes | € 8,25 | * |
| 3 | Europe EU | Package (DHL) | € 500 | € 11,00 | * |
| 4 | Europe non EU | Package (DHL) | € 500 | € 14,25 | duty free shipment import duties for customer |
| 5 | World | Letter (max 1kg track&trace) | no | ask | * |
| 6 | World | Package (DHL) | € 500 | € 22,00 | duty free shipment import duties for customer |
*) Shipping without insurance is for your own risk!
*) Shipping prices are incl 21 % BTW(VAT), for Non EU and World, 21% BTW will be substracted if shipment is done via DHL
*) Payment with Paypal only accepted with insured shipments
Firmware
In all kits, where applicable, processors come with programmed firmware.
Since this firmware for all units, as far as sold by Giling Computer Applications is freeware, there will be no charge for either the Firmware or the programming activities.
Support
All products are supported:
- Rocrail users: http://forum.rocrail.net/viewforum.php?f=26
Kits include all construction parts , pcb, programmed processor ( where applicable) and working is guaranteed as long as mounting instructions are followed.
Not functioning sets can be returned for repair and/or support, without labour expenses.
In that case you will be charged for return porto expenses.
mergCBUS
CAN-GC1 mergCBUS - RS232 with 3 Amp power supply
- PCB only € 7,50
- Programmed PIC Price € 13,25
- Kit (including pcb, PIC , all parts and connectors) Price : € 42,95
Remark:
CAN -GC1 package is standard delivered with 8 MHz binary support.
Other options are possible but need to be indicated on order.
CAN-GC1 mergCBUS - USB interface with 3 Amp power supply
- PCB : € 7,50
- PIC18f2480 programmed : € 13,25
- Complete Kit Price (including all parts and connectors: € 76,50
CAN-GC1e mergCBUS - Ethernet Interface with 3 Amp power supply
- PCB : € 10,35
- Programmed PIC : € 16,50
- Kit (including all parts and connectors) Price : € 79,00
- Magjack connector (Included in kit): € 8,65
CAN-GC2 16 I/O Node for mergCBUS
- Pc-board € 4,50
- Programmed PIC Price: € 13,25
- Kit Price (including all parts and connectors) € 29,50
CAN-GC2a 16 Input or 14 output Node for mergCBUS
CAN-GC3 DCC central Unit with programming and booster (ORD-3) output
- PCB : € 6,25
- Programmed PIC : € 13,25
- Kit (including all parts and connectors) Price: € 51,50
CAN-GC4 8 channel RFID concentrator
- PCB : € 5,65
- Programmed PIC : € 16,50
- Kit (including all parts and connectors) Price: € 44,50
KIT CAN-GC4 does NOT include RFID ID-12 sensors and transponders.
If you are interested, please ask Peter
CAN-GC5 V2 Manual controller for mergCBUS DCC central unit and CAN-GC3
- PCB set (Front + pcb) : € 8,00
- Programmed PIC : € 13,25
- Kit complete with 8 x 2 LCD backlite display Price € 82,50
- Kit complete with 8 x 2 OLED display Price € 88,50
- Kit includes:
- 8x2 white backlite or OLED display
- Box with drilled holes)
- Nice pcb front
- RJ22 cable
CAN-GC6 Servo-controller for mergCBUS with extended feed-back options
- PC-Board Price: € 5,25
- Programmed PIC (Included in kit) Price : € 13,25
- Kit price: € 38,50 (incl. opto-couplers for hardware feed-back)
- Kit price: € 33,50 (software-feed¨back only)
- Kits include programmed processor
- Kits can be delivered with switching supply for VR1.
- price € 5,50 extra, please indicate with order.
CAN-GC7 CAN-Clock-display
- PC-Board price € 6,00
- Programmed PIC (Included in kit) Price : € 13,25
- Kit price : € 39,75 (incl all parts and connectors)
Kits include programmed processor.
Servo motor with mounting support and easy connection to turnout
Kit including servo motor and all needed 2 + 3 mm fasteners, nuts, and spacers € 8,50.
This kit is very easy to mount under the table.
It can be mounted after complete assembling.
Kit also inlcudes springwire for connection to turnout.
This allows lateral or sideways movement just by different way af assembling.
Motor only € 5,50
CAN-GCLN Bridge between MERG CBus and LocoNet
BOOSTER
ORD-VC-1 Multi purpose Booster, selectable from 1,6 to 25 Amp maximum
- pcb only, € 4,50
- Set of 2 programmed processors : € 5,50
- Kit complete with all parts (except fan) standard RS232(DDX/DCC232) or CDE(Lenz) € 57,50
- Kit complete with all parts (except fan) USB setup for DDX / DCC232 € 87,50
ORD-3 Booster with adjustable voltage, compatible with Spax / LocoNet / CBUS / DDX / DCC232 / USB
- PCB : € 6,00
- Programmed PIC : € 2,75
- Kit (including all parts and connectors also for RS232) : € 59,75
- Kit as previous with extra USB extension : € 89,75
ORD-20 Booster 20A compatible with Spax Spax / LNet / CBUS / DCC232 / USB
- PCB only : € 16,00
- Set of 3 programmed processors : € 9,50
- Complete assembled and tested unit : € 150,–
- ORD-20 NOT available as kit.
- Professional CE certified 24V dc 27 Amp Switching power supply now available.!! ask peter
Raspbery Pi RocNet boards
GCA-PI01 HAT for Raspberry Pi
GCA-PI02 32 I/O board
- Price board only € 4,75
- Price complete kit : € 32,50
- Kit includes RJ12 cable 0,5 m.
- Need longer cable ? please ask Peter
GCA-PI03 16 ports dimmable board with 8 servo connectors
- Price board only € 4,75
- PCA9685 board (IC assembled) € 7,25
- Two options for complete kit :
- - GCA_PI03 Including PCA9685 board € 23,75
- - GCA_PI03 kit only € 17,25
- Kits include RJ12 cable 0,5 m.
- Need longer cable ? please ask Peter
GCA-PI04 RocMouse
- Price board only € 4,75.
- Price complete kit : 36,75.
- Kit includes RJ12 cable 2 m.
- Need longer cable ? please ask Peter
GCA-PI06 5V power supply and I2C switch
GCA-PI07 Octal Zero loss current detector for direct connection to RocNet
GCA-PI08 16 output 40V /100mA for direct connection to RocNet
- Board GCA_PI08 only € 3,50
- PCA9622 chip (mounted on separate pcboard) € 11,50
- Complete kit (including PCA9622) € 22,75
- Kit will be delivered with PSS/PSK connectiors, led bars NOT included.
Pi01CAN Hat for interfacing CAN/Märklin-CAN and RocNet
coming up
Arduino shield
GCA185 Arduino Shield for LNet
- Board only € 5,25
- Kit complete Incl D-connectors and RJ12 cable 0.5 m € 17,50 (Arduino Uno NOT included)
LNet
The following LNet modules are available:
GCA50 Loco-I/O 16 port I/O module
GCA50_AN Loco-I/O 16 port I/O module with Arduino
- PCB Price: € 4,50
- Kit Price with D-connectors € 27,50
- Kit Price with RJ12 connectors + RJ12 cable : € 26,50
N.B. In Kits, Arduino Nano is programmed for GCA50_AN.
N.B. LDT-1 box is NOT included in kit.
GCA500 Loco-I/O 16 port I/O module (fits in LDT-01 housing)
- PCB Price: € 4,50
- PIC Price (programmed): € 8,00
- Kit Price (Sub-connectors + 1 x RJ12) : € 26,00
- Kit Price (2 x RJ12) : € 24,00
ATTN : LDT-1 Housing is NOT included in kits !
GCA51 LNet 2x RFID + 8 I/O module
- PCB Price : € 6,00
- #1 Kit Price : € 32,75
\ #1 Kit comes complete with Arduino Uno(programmed) and all connectors (RC522 sensors and box not included)
- #2 Kit price : € 44,75
\ #2 kit comes complete with Arduino Uno (programmed) and 2 x RC522 Sensors. (box not included)
- Set of 10 Tags 9 x 19 mm unshielded € 6,50
- Set of 10 Tags 6 x 20 mm shielded € 10,00
GCA85 Locobuffer interface with 3 Amp power supply
- PCB Price: € 7,65
- Kit Price (RS232 version) : € 47,00
- Kit Price (USB version ) : € 79,00
- PIC16F873a (programmed): € 8,00
GCA91 Loco-I/O patchpanel with indication
GCA101 (= MGV101) Ethernet Locobuffer with 3 Amp power supply
- PCB Price: € 10,15
- Kit Price (including all parts, cables and programmed processors): € 69,75
- ATMEGA168 (programmed) : € 8,25
- Magjack connector (Isolated RJ45 Ethernet): € 8,65
GCA123 16-key switchboard
GCA124-8 FredI
GCA141 Loco-I/O 8 input wheel counter and or Hall sensor input
- PCB Price: € 5,10
- Processor (programmed)€ 8,00
- Kit Price: € 38,00 (Atmel processor programmed ! Sensors NOT included )
- IR sensor kit GCA141c (max 8 to be connected) each : € 5,25
- Hall-sensor each € 0,95
RFID
GCA41 RFID to serial converter
This unit is needed between RC522 RFID sensor board and CAN-GC4 OR GCA_PI01.
- PCB price (board GCA41 only) € 3,00
- Kit Price (all parts, pcb and pre-programmed Arduino Nano equivalent) € 13,50 (RC5222 not included)
- RC522 sensor with connectors € 6,00
- Set of 10 Tags 9 x 19 mm unshielded € 6,50
- Set of 10 Tags 6 x 20 mm shielded € 10,00
GCA51 LNet 2x RFID + 8 I/O module
- PCB Price : € 6,00
- #1 Kit Price : € 32,75
\ #1 Kit comes complete with Arduino Uno(programmed) and all connectors (RC522 sensors and box not included)
- #2 Kit price : € 44,75
\ #2 kit comes complete with Arduino Uno (programmed) and 2 x RC522 Sensors. (box not included)
- Set of 10 Tags 9 x 19 mm unshielded € 6,50
- Set of 10 Tags 6 x 20 mm shielded € 10,00
RC522 sensor
This 13.56 MHz sensor will be delivered with 8 pin connector set,
like this picture shows.
Price sensor incl connectors € 5,60
Antenna for RC522
RC522 also contains the needed antenna, but all together this is a rather large PCBoard.
With this antenna between the rails, the RC522 could be mounted under the tabletop.
Price Antenna : € 1,50.
XpressNet
GCA139 XpressNet to Pc Interface.
- PCboard only € 4,00
- Kit complete RS232 (including programmed processor) € 21,50
- Kit complete idem as USB unit € 49,50
DCCpp
G-ASH02 32 ports I/O for DCCpp
G-ASH03 DCC function decoder for 12x Servo or 16x Output
- Complete kit with all connectors and programmed Arduino Nano € 19,00
- pcboard only € 2,50
Universal input / output boards
All units compatible with use for GCA50, CAN-GC2, GCA_PI02 and GCA_PI03.
Input units also compatible with GCA183.
GCA08-1 1 Amp switching power module
- PCB Price: € 2,00
- GCA08-1a Kit Price (standard regulator) : € 6,00 » please define output voltage
- GCA08-1b Kit Price 5 V switching regulator : € 12,25 (Full 1 Amp output without cooling)
Please specify output voltage on order.
GCA08-3 3 Amp switching power module
GCA41 RFID to serial converter
This unit is needed between RC522 RFID sensor board and CAN-GC4 OR GCA_PI01.
- PCB price (board GCA41 only) € 3,00
- Kit Price (all parts, pcb and pre-programmed Arduino Nano) € 13,50
GCA76 High current interface for turnouts
GCA77 Interface for turnouts (max 0,5A)
GCA93(MGV93) 8 current detector interface with fused connections
- PCB Price: € 4,50
- Kit Price: € 27,50 (normal current detection)
- Kit Price: € 19,25 (simple Märklin option)
GCA94 8 current detector zero loss interface
GCA102 Reverse loop controller
- PCB Price : € 4,30
- Kit Price current detection : € 23,75
- Kit Price hall-sensor detection '): € 17,75
- Programmed PIC12F675 : € 2,75
') 4 hallsensors included
GCA107 Mulipurpose relay board
GCA125 turtoise turnout interface
- PCB price: € 5,00
- Programmed processor only: € 3,95
- Kit price: € 42,50
- Kit includes all needed parts.
GCA128L I/O test unit
GCA133 Quadruple IR Gate
- PCB Price: € 4,60
- Kit Price: € 21,00 (Kit does not include GCA141c)
- Programmed PIC16F628a : € 3,95
GCA136 4 servo programmable interface with position feed-back
ServoSet Servo motor with mounting support and easy connection to turnout
Kit including servo motor and all needed 2 + 3 mm fasteners, nuts, and spacers € 8,50.
This kit is very easy to mound under the table.
It can be mounted after complete assembling.
Kit also includes springwire for connection to turnout.
This allows lateral or sideways movement just by different way af assembling.
Kit complete including all bolts, nuts and servomotor : € 8,50
PC-board only : € 3,00
Motor only € 5,50
GCA137 turnout center switch for GCA136
- PCB Price: € 3,55 (Top print of picture only.)
- Kit Price: € 26,75 (Top kit of picture only.)
- Programmed processor PIC16F628 € 3,95
GCA141c Ir sensor board for GCA141 and GCA133
GCA145 Complete controller for Turntable or FiddleYard
GCA146 Manual control and display for MGV145
GCA174 Motorola or DCC interface for GCA145
- PCB Price: € 4,00
- Kit Price: € 13,90
GCA174mr TT simulator Fleischmann/Lenz/Märklin for GCA145
- PCB Price: € 4,00
- Kit Price: € 18,00
GCA173 Hall-sensor interface
- PCB Price: € 3,00
- Kit Price: € 19,00 Kit includes all board parts, hall sensors and connectors to GCA50/CAN-GC2/GCA_PI02. 1 Magnet included.
- Pre programmed processor € 3,95
- Hallsensors € 0,30 (minimum order 8 sensors)
- Magnets all types as displayed on Manual € 0,50. Magnets only sold in sets 8 pcs per size.
GCA179 Hall-sensor/reed switch interface for G-track systems
- PCB Price: € 4,00
- Kit Price: € 28,00
- Pre programmed processor € 3,95
- Kit comes standard with RJ10 sockets, hallsensors and RJ10 connectors.
- Other options possible. Ask Peter
GCA190 Octal IR reflective sensor set
- PCB set price (connection board + 8 sensor boards : € 6,–
- Kit Price (Connection board + 8 sensor boards all complete) : € 31,35
GCA202 Stepmotor driver
- Kit complete with processor with stepmotor € 19,75
- Kit complete with processor without stepmotor € 15,00
- PC-Board only € 3,00
- Processor programmed € 3,90
Transformer
Ringcore Transformer 120 VA 2 x 18V € 39,75.
Suitable to feed ORD-3 together with GCA101 CAN-GC1(e) or GCA_PI06.
Ringcore transformers do not really heat up like normal transformers, and therefore are very energy effective.
This transformer is delevered without housing.
Illumination
GCA_LM2 SPL Led controller
No SMD parts, yet a rather small unit to control a large number of Leds (> more than 500 !)
- Pc-board only: € 3,25
- Complete kit with all needed parts: € 9,75
- programmed processor only (PIC16F688) € 3,50
BS-1 Multiled flasher
No SMD parts, yet a very small unit for various Led flashing situations.
Size only 27(l) x 17(b) x 15(h)mm.
- PCB Price: € 0,75
- Kit Price: € 4,95
- Programmed PIC12F675 € 2,75
Kit includes all parts, including programmed processor.
TOOLS
Soldering tool
Looking for a nice soldering tool?
This one is adjustable from 200-480°C.
ESD safe 220-240V ac.
60 Watt power !
5 professional type spare tips in different sizes
Tip Cleaning tool.
Solderwire 90 grams 0,6 mm.
Price only € 59,95
Crimping tool
Nice tool to fix the cables between I/O units and buffers.
Standard price : € 24,95
Price if ordered together with complete kits: € 20,00
PickAdap4 Pickit3 Adapter
Manual
To make live easy when using PICKIT3 with GCA boards.
Complete set PicAdap4 (NOT including PICKIT3 programmer) € 36,50 1)
Complete set PicAdap4 including PICKIT3 programmer, not available right now 1)
PicAdap4 pc-board only € 10,00
1) On this board, there is also room for a SMD Zif socket for PIC processors.
- Price of this socket is higher then complete kit itself, so is NOT inlcuded in kit.