Build your own SilverHat PLUS DCC Booster (Video
The SilverHat booster can be built for just DCC or combined with Loconet, and it can provide track current for up to six layout districts with up to 8.5 Amps track current each.
In this video I am going to show how to DIY build the PLUS version for DCC or Loconet along with the additional features and configuration options so that even Electronics Novices can do it.
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SilverHat Arduino Firmware:
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IoTT Stick version 1.6.8:
https://github.com/tanner87661/IoTTSt...
xLoader Softwatre for loading HEX files to Arduino:
https://github.com/binaryupdates/xLoader
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Tinkercad repository for IoTT Cube frames:
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MyIoTT.org (landing page under construction): http://myiott.org/
Table of Content
0:00 Start
0:43 Welcome
1:00 Feature comparison
2:20 PLUS version components
3:15 Booster vs. Command Station
3:40 PLUS Version IoTT Stick functionality
4:45 DIY Build
6:20 PowerShield pin configuration
9:24 DCC AUX Shield
10:05 Using PowerShield to power Arduino
10:40 Adding TinkerFace Shield
11:45 Installing IoTT Stick and Grove port cable
12:45 IoTT Cube enclosures
13:30 Booster configuration
17:00 Connect Power supply and Short Circuit test
19:20 Basic track output configuration
21:35 Actuator configuration
23:25 Reporting settings
24:25 Current gauge and status monitoring
27:00 Current Load demo
28:00 Conclusions