DriverD #8.c – Configure DCC-EX, EX-CSB1 With Arduino IDE!
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In December 2024, DCC-EX announced the release of the DCC-EX, EX-CSB1 Express, an all-in-one plug-and-play command station and booster. In this video, the third in a series, we’ll learn how to use the Arduino IDE—Integrated Development Environment—to configure the EX-CSB1. These lessons will also apply to any other DCC-EX command station.
Be sure to check below for links to my other videos, including my video series on assembling a DCC-EX command station, and my series on using JMRI’s DecoderPro app to control our trains, as well as the various websites and products I mention here.
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There’s no time like the present, so let’s get started.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Driver D trains!
02:22 Configure DCC-EX, EX-CSB1 With Arduino IDE
03:47 Download and Install the Arduino IDE
05:18 Add Support for ESP32 to the Arduino IDE
09:04 Download or Copy DCC-EX, EX-CommandStation
13:10 Upload EX-CommandStation to EX-CSB1
19:31 Customize EX-CommandStation in Arduinio IDE
24:54 What’s Next… Customize DCC-EX, EX-CommandStation!
26:20 Thanks for Watching!
26:37 Credits
Products Mentioned in This Video:
ESP32 Board Package URL: https://espressif.github.io/arduino-esp32/package_esp32_index.json
DCC-EX: https://www.dcc-ex.com
EX-CSB1 Page: https://dcc-ex.com/ex-csb1/
WiThrottle App (available on the iOS App Store): https://www.withrottle.com/
Engine Driver App: https://enginedriver.mstevetodd.com
Videos in my DCC-EX series:
#4.a - Assembling a DCC-EX Command Station https://youtu.be/HatlU7A5S5s
#4.b - Installing & Configuring DCC-EX https://youtu.be/jv_xfwLZJd8
#4.c - Adding Wi-Fi to DCC-EX https://youtu.be/B08Qo0az-nI
#4.d - Configuring DCC-EX Wi-Fi for Station Mode https://youtu.be/4pT273C0ozM
#4.e - Adding and LCD Display to DCC-EX https://youtu.be/YmPgOU1dxrk
#4.f – Correcting the Wi-Fi Firmware for DCC-EX https://youtu.be/gzbW55aBBkE
Supercut: #4.sc – Assemble a DCC-EX Command Station https://youtu.be/Y_CRBRqAKJ0
Bonus Materials: #4.x – DCC-EX Series Bonus Materials https://youtu.be/DxZhLXnBv68
Videos in my JMRI series (see the playlist for links):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL37qXvxS_HZTqM4_TyGRppP-B-f_lBM9G
#5.a - An Introduction to JMRI
#5.b - Install & Configure JMRI DecoderPro
#5.c - Using & Customizing JMRI Throttles
#5.d - Using WiThrottle and Engine Driver with JMRI & DCC-EX
#5.e - Using Physical Controllers with JMRI & DCC-EX
#5.f - Managing JMRI Locomotive Rosters
Supercut: #5.sc - Introduction to JMRI DecoderPro
Videos in my EX-Rail series (see the playlist for links):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL37qXvxS_HZTGrnBycYLrmlA7P_4N_E0q
#7.a - Creating Automations in DCC-EX, EX-Rail
#7.b - Automating a Train With DCC-EX, EX-Rail
#7.c - Adding a Sensor to Our Automation in DCC-EX, EX-Rail
#7.d – Automating Two Locomotives with DCC-EX, EX-Rail
B.S.2 - Switching the Christmas Tree in DCC-EX, EX-Rail
#7.x – The Switch Cars Automation Bonus Streamline Version!
Supercut: #7.sc - Automating Trains With DCC-EX, EX-Rail (Supercut!)
Videos about the D-Saver (see the playlist for links):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL37qXvxS_HZRCZokwPnPIvZSsgrQgMYpP
#1 - Welcome to DriverDTrains! https://youtu.be/_bADQBPPoP8
#2 - A Model Railroader's Journey https://youtu.be/eBKweUpMMl4
#2.b - Railroader's Journey Bonus Materials https://youtu.be/bl07P5pmN7g
#3 - Designing the D-Saver Layout https://youtu.be/bkRtDbs1gsE
#6.a - Meet the D-Saver 1’ x 6’ HO Scale Switching Layout https://youtu.be/PBK2pxpxByo
#6.b - Switching Operations on a 1’ x 6’ HO Scale Layout https://youtu.be/WMSRJq2PLOo
Supercut: #6.sc - D-Saver 1’ x 6’ HO Scale Switching Layout https://youtu.be/ybqzzal7Suk
What’s next: Customize DCC-EX, EX-CommandStation!
In my next video we’ll look at how to customize the DCC-EX, EX-CommandStation code, as I show you some other ways to modify the information that EX-CommandStation displays on the screen.
Be sure to subscribe to the channel, so you don’t miss those upcoming videos, and check this video’s description for links to my other videos, including my video series on assembling a DCC-EX command station, and my series on using JMRI’s DecoderPro app to control our trains.
Life is a journey, and a train runs through it. Sometimes the grade is level, and sometimes the climb is steep. But every turn brings something new to see, and the view from the top is a sight to behold. So hop on board and enjoy the ride.
Until then…
Thanks for watching!
Well Scratchy, did you have a nice break?
[Meow!]
No, they never are long enough, are they.
[Meow!]
All aboard!
[Credits]
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