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# What is DCC++ EX?
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DCC++ EX is the organization maintaining several codebases that together represent a fully open source DCC system. Currently, this includes the following:
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* [CommandStation-EX](https://github.com/DCC-EX/CommandStation-EX/releases) - the latest take on the DCC++ command station for controlling your trains. Runs on an Arduino board, and includes advanced features such as a WiThrottle server implementation, turnout operation, general purpose inputs and outputs (I/O), and JMRI integration.
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* [exWebThrottle](https://github.com/DCC-EX/exWebThrottle) - a simple web based controller for your DCC++ command station.
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* [BaseStation-installer](https://github.com/DCC-EX/BaseStation-Installer) - an installer executable that takes care of downloading and installing DCC++ firmware onto your hardware setup.
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* [BaseStation-Classic](https://github.com/DCC-EX/BaseStation-Classic) - the original DCC++ software, packaged in a stable release. No active development, bug fixes only.
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A basic DCC++ EX hardware setup can use easy to find, widely avalable Arduino boards that you can assemble yourself.
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Both CommandStation-EX and BaseStation-Classic support much of the NMRA Digital Command Control (DCC) [standards](http://www.nmra.org/dcc-working-group "NMRA DCC Working Group"), including:
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* simultaneous control of multiple locomotives
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* 2-byte and 4-byte locomotive addressing
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* 128-step speed throttling
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* Activate/de-activate all accessory function addresses 0-2048
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* Control of all cab functions F0-F28
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* Main Track: Write configuration variable bytes and set/clear specific configuration variable (CV) bits (aka Programming on Main or POM)
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* Programming Track: Same as the main track with the addition of reading configuration variable bytes
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# What’s in this Repository?
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This repository, CommandStation-EX, contains a complete DCC++ EX Commmand Station sketch designed for compiling and uploading into an Arduino Uno, Mega, or Nano. All sketch files are in the folder named CommandStation-EX and its subforlders.
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To utilize this sketch, you can use the following:
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1. (beginner) our [automated installer](https://github.com/DCC-EX/BaseStation-Installer)
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2. (intermediate) download the latest version from the [releases page](https://github.com/DCC-EX/CommandStation-EX/releases)
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3. (advanced) use git clone on this repository
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Not using the installer? Open the file "CommandStation-EX.ino" in the
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Arduino IDE. Please do not rename the folder containing the sketch
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code, nor add any files in that folder. The Arduino IDE relies on the
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structure and name of the folder to properly display and compile the
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code. Rename or copy config.example.h to config.h. If you do not have
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the standard setup, you must edit config.h according to the help texts
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in config.h.
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## What's new in CommandStation-EX?
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* WiThrottle server built in. Connect Engine Driver or WiThrottle clients directly to your Command Station
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* WiFi and Ethernet shield support
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* No more jumpers or soldering!
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* Direct support for all the most popular motor control boards
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* I2C Display support
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* Improved short circuit detection and automatic reset from an overload
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* Current reading, sensing and ACK detection settings in milliAmps instead of just pin readings
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* Improved adherence to the NMRA DCC specification
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* Complete support for all the old commands and front ends like JMRI
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* Railcom cutout (beta)
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* Simpler, modular, faster code with an API Library for developers for easy expansion
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* New features and functions in JMRI
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* Automation (coming soon)
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NOTE: DCC-EX is a major rewrite to the code. We started over and rebuilt it from the ground up! For what that means to you, click [HERE](notes/rewrite.md).
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# More information
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You can learn more at the [DCC++ EX website](https://dcc-ex.com/)
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- November 14, 2020
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