DCC-EX / CommandStation-EX

EX-CommandStation firmware from DCC-EX. Includes support for WiFi and a standalone WiThrottle server. A complete re-write of the original DCC++.
https://dcc-ex.github.io/
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[Feature Request]: more reliable bus for accessories #310

Closed prchal closed 1 year ago

prchal commented 1 year ago

Problem/idea statement

I don't know how reliable I2C bus is on bigger layouts, but I'm afraid not perfect. What about use UART TTL or even better RS485. As end point could be used nanos or so.

Alternatives or workarounds

Address of nano could be in EEPROM, more addresses then with PCF PWM or PCA i/o expanders.

Additional context

No response

prchal commented 1 year ago

Moved to https://github.com/DCC-EX/EX-IOExpander/issues/46