... And as I took over from Rik, I might be even more biased?ge_rik wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:11 pmBear in mind that I used to make and sell Deltang transmitters and equipment, so I might be ever so slightly biased....DafyddElvy wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:10 pm I'm thinking of moving to Deltang, the locoremote is a good system, it works well, the only down side is needing to look at the phone screen to adjust the speed.
What are users thoughts on the Deltang system, pros and cons, thanks?
David
ProsCons
- Easy to use - just four wires to be connected - two to battery and two to motor
- The receivers are tiny so fit into even the smallest loco
- The level of control is amazing - slow crawl, gradual increase and decrease in speed
- Packed with features such as directional lighting, auto shuttle/station stop, servo control
- Programmable so outputs can be reconfigured and settings can be tailored
- The Tx22 can control up to 12 locos independently
- Tried and tested so plenty of people to ask to assist or advise
There are probably more to be added to the lists, no doubt others will chip in
- The technology is now a bit dated - the first receivers and transmitters were developed seven or more years ago
- The equipment is now in short supply because of the difficulty in getting the chips it uses (though Andy at Micron is developing compatible systems to replace them)
- The range is limited to around 10- 20 metres. OK for small or medium sized gardens though
- Some of the receivers are limited to 13v supplies and 3A outputs - but there are higher rated receivers
Rik
The 'Cons' have 'sort-of' gone away:
There is a new receiver/controller, which is 5-20V, 3A capable.
This is now being redesigned as the type 'c'. - There have been both an 'a' and two 'b' versions, mainly due to having to redesign the boards (and tweak the code) as the supply of processors waxes and wains.
'Watch this space' regarding Transmitters. - I can't say more, at the moment..
New designs, using new families of chips, and a commitment to continuing support.
(Did I say I might be biased?)
Phil.P