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Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle on Windows Pc

Developed By: Alf Labs

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 19, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 0.1.8
Size 7.7 MB
Release Date January 14, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (3)]

What's New:
Cab Engineer DCC Throttle v0.1.8:- Updated for Android API 34.- Ask for Notification permission.Cab Engineer DCC Throttle v0.1.6:- New Translation: Français.-... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle is an Android application to control model trains over WiFi by using JMRI’s Wifi Throttle.

Modern model train layouts are typically controlled by a digi... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle and install on Windows PC. Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle is free Tools app, developed by Alf Labs. Latest version of Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle is 0.1.8, was released on 2024-01-14 (updated on 2024-04-19). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle is an Android application to control model trains over WiFi by using JMRI’s Wifi Throttle.

Modern model train layouts are typically controlled by a digital command station. JMRI is a free software that is commonly used to control trains via these digital command stations.
The Cab Engineer application interfaces with your current JMRI server and provides a simple way to control your layout via a smartphone or tablet. The application supports throttles (to drive trains) and turnout controls. Trains can be selected by their DCC address or from the JMRI engine roster.
Cab Engineer DCC Throttle v0.1.8:
- Updated for Android API 34.
- Ask for Notification permission.

Cab Engineer DCC Throttle v0.1.6:
- New Translation: Français.
- New Translation: Español.

Cab Engineer DCC Throttle v0.1.5:
- New: Connect to DCC++EX command stations.
- New: Support for JMRI Track Power control.
- New: Connection status card (useful with flaky wifi).
- New: Edit/delete server entries.
- Updated JMRI heart beat handling & reconnection.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.