It would appear that although the power supply (3amp) was included with the CS2, for CS3 it is extra - that puts the price in the region of 1000 euro!
Makes massoth look cheap
Makes massoth look cheap
MFX protocol is DCC compatibile.
The vero big problem is that you can't install any capacitors power buffer that is indispensable in garden railway !
September 15th I went to Göppingen and asked the question directly to the sales manager Europe M-LGB and did not give me explanations shrug!
Thanks Alan...The first one Jon.
Phil. Just to be clear, is your cs3 connected to your main Ethernet cable/router permanent? In my case SKY.
Phil. Just to be clear, is your cs3 connected to your main Ethernet cable/router permanent? In my case SKY.
Thanks Martin. That's made it a bit more clear. Is the nano router a must or could it be controlled on my smart phone through SKY router if placed and connected convenient to my sky hub?Hi Duncan,
I operate my CS2 as follows. I use an ethernet connection to download firmware upgrades. This ethernet connection is made to my home network - Sky for example. I use a TP Nano router connected to the CS when I want to use it to control the railway. My smartphone connects to the TP router but when using this router I am no longer connected to the internet. The TP Nano router connects to the CS via a USB cable. So for example if you visit my railway you can control the locomotives with your smartphone. The procedure is as follows:
a. Download the Maerklin App from Google Play store ( if using an an Android phone) or Itunes store for an Apple smartphone.
b. Connect your phone to the Nano router wirelessly. On your phone goto wireless connections and select the TP Nano router.
c. Once you have connected the phone to the CS then use the App to to control the trains.
Do let me know if you require any further information.
Martin
Hi Duncan,Thanks Martin. That's made it a bit more clear. Is the nano router a must or could it be controlled on my smart phone through SKY router if placed and connected convenient to my sky hub?
The Central Station and power supplies are available separately. The recommended PSU for LGB use is the 60101 rated at 100VA.and that only gives you 3 amps. Enough for a couple of locos but not much if you start adding accessories or want to run with friends. It can handle 5 amps but that means buying a bigger power supply.
There are of course plenty of other brands of ethernet-over-mains adapters with different speeds / capabilities / price. Just search for "Homeplug".... if your home network uses TP Link adapters which use your house's mains wiring as a circuit...