WiThrottle Lite 4+

Beth Hoffman

    • 3.0 • 6 Ratings
    • Free

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Description

Use your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad as a throttle for model railroad control!
**PLEASE NOTE** This App is not a stand-alone product! Other hardware and software are required.

WiThrottle Lite is the free version of WiThrottle.

Link to the popular JMRI software through a local Wi-Fi network to access throttle, address, and function controls wirelessly.
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Connect directly to an MRC Prodigy WiFi module.
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Connect directly to a Digitrax LnWi module.
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Connect directly to a WifiTrax WFD-30/31 module.

Digital Command Control (DCC) is now the most common control method for earnest model railroaders, allowing multiple trains to be controlled simultaneously anywhere on the track. JMRI is an interface program that works with most brands of DCC and is very popular because it simplifies DCC programming, signaling, control, and many other aspects of running a permanent layout. It is also free and multi-platform.

Instead of direct control through the DCC system, WiThrottle Lite links with JMRI or a dedicated module. This provides a universal interface to many possible combinations of technology and model railroads. As DCC evolves, JMRI is updated as needed to match current technology.

JMRI Requirements:
- JMRI 2.12 or higher, JMRI 5.2 or newer recommended
- DCC system interfaced to a computer and a model railroad
- Local Wi-Fi network

MRC Prodigy WiFi Requirements:
- MRC Prodigy WiFi module
- MRC Prodigy DCC system

Digitrax LnWi Requirements:
- Digitrax LnWi module
- Digitrax DCC system

WifiTrax WFD-30/31 Requirements:
- WifiTrax WFD module
- NCE DCC system

If you operate at either a club or private home that uses JMRI for operations and has Wi-Fi, access to the local network (host may need to share their password) is all you need. Multiple iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad mobile devices may use their own WiThrottle or WiThrottle Lite simultaneously during an operating session. WiThrottle Lite allows you to confirm compatibility at no cost before buying the full App.

Please visit our website for additional information. Our goal is to enhance your model railroading experience by providing convenient, wireless control of your existing system. WiThrottle is the final piece of the puzzle.

Features:
- No time limits or expiration on use
- Fully functional basic DCC throttle
- Speed and direction control
- F0 - F68 functions
- Acquire addresses wirelessly
- Adjust sensitivity of the throttle slider
- Train idles if interrupted (e.g. phone call)
- Automatic networking
- Flashlight for devices equipped with camera flash

WiThrottle Lite will integrate seamlessly if:
- you can already control a train using the built-in throttles of JMRI 2.12 or later
- your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad can access your local wireless network (not cellular or Bluetooth)

What’s New

Version 3.8.3

Minor bug fix.

Ratings and Reviews

3.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Captain Chis ,

Great App!

This is a very handy app for controlling trains on my home layout, and on my club’s layout. I use it all the time on my iPhones at home via JMRI when I have friends over for an operating session on my NCE PowerCab layout with limited number of cabs.
I also use it on my iPhone at my club’s layout. I am even thinking about purchasing the full app so I can do consisting at the club.
I would give it 5 stars if it could work landscape on my iPad mini.

gtaEPIC ,

Can’t use two trains

The app is great but I can’t operate two trains because the full version is $13. I would pay to use dual trains but not $13!

AlexLecQc ,

Very nice!!

Very nice but put the full version for
Free Cmon!!

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