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Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi on Windows Pc

Developed By: Bill Cuthbert

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: January 01, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version v3
Size 3.9 MB
Release Date February 26, 21
Category Entertainment Apps

What's New:
overload warning added [see more]

Description from Developer:
The easiest ever self build of a WiFi controlled DCC Command station with PCB available on eBay plus only a few parts.
eBay link:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233281484198

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About this app

On this page you can download Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi and install on Windows PC. Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi is free Entertainment app, developed by Bill Cuthbert. Latest version of Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi is v3, was released on 2021-02-26 (updated on 2024-01-01). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5. Overall rating of Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi 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 Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi 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 Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi 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 "Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi" 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 Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi 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 "Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: v3.

Download Locomotive DCC 2 WiFi v3 on Windows PC – 3.9 MB

The easiest ever self build of a WiFi controlled DCC Command station with PCB available on eBay plus only a few parts.
eBay link:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233281484198

The App formats each DCC packet for transmission via WiFi device (ESP32s) to Arduino Pro Mini connected to a h-bridge to form a simple DCC command station with few parts.

* 4 digit address
* Programme on the main (PoM)
* Consist control
* Control of 1 to 50 locos
* Speed control of up to 4 locos at a time
* Ideal for small to medium size layouts
* 2 Amps load drives up to 16 of OO/HO locomotives using H-bridge specified
* Add a higher current compatible h-bridge to extend load capacity
* Short circuit protected
* Automatic over current cut-out, adjustable in Arduino code
* Lights and direction
* Functions 1 to 28 with titles, visible and momentary options
* Turnout / points / accessories 16 pairs of outputs
* Custom naming of your locos
* Programming the CV1 loco address
* Full CV read/write
* Add your own accessory addresses
* Names and max speed for each loco
* Choose a DC power source to suit scale used (Z/N/OO/HO/O/G) 12v to 20v
* Free software for Arduino - no restrictions on use or changes if required
* Learn from the code on how DCC commands are used
* Easy DIY circuit can be soldered on available PCB (on sale on eBay.uk )
* App forms the DCC packets transmitted to Arduino circuit with 15 components
* Continuous DCC data flow from Android device to Arduino
* New Arduino sketch
* PCB available for purchase on eBay


Further to previous work on DCC wireless systems, I have developed a WiFi Command Station linked to a receiver Arduino based circuit with an ESP32S WiFi module and a LMD18200 H-bridge Motor driver delivering 2 Amps.

The overall cost of parts is around £20 with parts purchased from Ebay.
See Instructable:
https://www.instructables.com/id/WiFi-DCC-Command-Station-for-Model-Railway/
overload warning added