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Overview
The 2.4GHz RailBoss R/C is an electronic speed control designed
specificall for controlling large scale trains using low cost readil
available 4-Channel 2.4GHz hobb radios. The RailBoss R/C s stem
provides extreme flexibilit in the wa ou control our trains. You
have full manual radio control of all the speed, direction, and sound
functions; along with semi-automatic control of station stop and
sound functions, all selectable from the transmitter. Or ou can just
sit back and let our train run automaticall , making station stops
now and then, and blowing the whistle on occasion.
Manual speed and sound functions include a proportional throttle,
momentum control, direction control (with constant directional light-
ing), multiple train control, and four manual sound triggers of our
choice.
Automate our la out with automated station stops, or back ‘n forth
trolle operation. Gain control over our track magnet triggered
sounds. You decide when and how often the are activated.
A low batter warning function for use with toda ’s lithium batter technologies lets ou get the train back home
before it stops completel somewhere out on the la out.
Man aspects of the throttle are also programmable to match our specific needs; i.e. double-heading locos, real-
istic response, and speed limiting for children.
2.4GHz technolog , DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) and FHSS (Frequenc
Hopping Spread Spectrum) have completel changed the wa radio controlled hobbies op-
erate. No longer do ou have to worr about frequencies or channels. Your transmitter con-
trols your receiver (or receivers) and no one else’s. The radio interference generated b the
electric motors powering our locos is no longer a problem. Radio range no longer needs to
be discussed, because it is far greater than needed, under all conditions. And with anten-
nae lengths of onl 1”, installations are simple. But best of all, this technolog is
now available at low cost.
RailBoss R/C controls our locomotive using a standard 4 or 5 channel stick
transmitter. For a Mode 2 radio, the left stick controls the speed functions: propor-
tional throttle and momentum. The right stick controls direction, and manual sound
triggers. The right stick also has man other uses, as explained in detail later.
Turn off the transmitter when not in use to save the transmitter batteries. The Rail-
Boss R/C will maintain our present speed and continue to perform station stops,
if enabled.
A powerful little micro-controller handles all of the control logic and sends signals
to a 5 amp motor driver, which is enough to handle most locomotives pulling a full
train.
Directional lighting outputs are provided for incandescent lamps and/or LEDs without the need for added resistors.
User programmable options give ou control over man of the operating parameters, without a computer.
The RailBoss R/C kit consists of a circuit board ( 2.9” X 1.9” ), four cables to connect our receiver to the Rail-
Boss, and PCB spacers for mounting the board. You need to suppl the 2.4GHZ transmitter and receiver.
To complete our batter power conversion, ou will also need to provide a power on/off switch, charging jack,
batter pack, and batter charger. To make this task easier, we recommend our “Batter Conversion Module”,
which contains a power on/off switch, charging jack, and fast acting fuse. This simplifies the wiring and eliminates
most of the soldering. It also provides power distribution to our sound board and other accessories.
What you get: RailBoss Plus board, 4
R/C cables, PCB mounting spacers. The
D M2 compatible receiver (upper left) is
not supplied.
To complete the system, you
must supply a suitable
2.4GHZ transmitter and re-
ceiver. hown here is the
pektrum AR500 Rx (left)
and DX5E Tx (right), but
other systems may be used.
