EX-T3-WiFi (T3 = Tactile Touch Throttle)
WiFi throttle for DCC-EX Command Stations
The CS will need to be WiFi compatible and version 4.1.3+
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⚠ Please note before deciding to buy parts this has been a solo project and may have unknown bugs and require some tinkering, please report any issues on GitHub ⚠
🛈 To upload the code you'll need a Chromium based web browser (Chrome, Opera, Edge) or Visual Studio Code and PlatformIO 🛈
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Parts
- DFRobot FireBeetle 2 - DFR0654-F - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2231.html (If you prefer a more permanent setup you could use the FireBeetle2 that doesn't have headers pre-soldered)
- DFRobot Fermion: 3.5” 480x320 TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen - DFR0669 - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2107.html
- DFRobot Fermion: EC11 Rotary Encoder - SEN0235 - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1611.html
- DFRobot Fermion: LIS2DW12 Triple Axis Accelerometer - SEN0405 - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2337.html (This is optional but will allow the throttle to rotate the display with orientation)
- Miniature Slide Switch SPDT - I used one from here https://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/slide-switch?search=switch to fit the case it'll need to be the same dimensions (19mm long, 5.6mm wide, 5mm high and mounting holes 15mm apart)
- 3000mah\2000mah LiPo battery - https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/lipo-battery-pack?variant=20429082247 ⚠ This battery has the terminals the correct way but before connecting any battery check the wires are the right way round on the plug ⚠
- All screws are self tapping cap heads;
- M2x5mm - x6 (+2 if using accelerometer) (+2 if using 3000mah battery)
- M2x8mm - x6 (+2 if using 2000mah battery)
- M3x6mm - x2
- M3x20mm - x4
- Stranded and solid core wire depending on preference
- If using headers then you'll need some right angle male, right angle female and standard female
- Heatshrink for wires
- MicroSD card (16GB is a good common size)
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