DCC programming

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I am trying to write a program to control a model railway.

I have an idea that a processor has to be able to inject my various loco numbers and speed into a never ending serial chain of bipolar 50uS and 100uS pulses. (OFFset symmetrical between +15 v and -15V)

I now need Train speed control to complete the system automation.

I am using a separate processor for this (UNO) and having it controlled thro its analogue input terminals by converting 4 PWM outputs from the main processor (MEGA) into DC voltages.

So far I have managed to convert a DC voltage level into a 7 bit code (+ 1 zero bit) after the loco number which I have connected to a dual half bridge.

I need now to generate my DCC loop without the unwanted additional symmetrical pulses generated during read time.

Can anyone help or is the UNO's architecture not appropriate?

A few months ago I asked for a train identification solution. Someone suggested using magnetic reed switches on the track. Thanks for that.Now I've got the spacing right it works very well.

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Are you asking if an Arduino could generate the pulses required by a standard DCC system?

If so the answer is YES and it has been done before. Google Arduino DCC controller

If you are trying to develop some non-standard system then you need to describe the system you want to implement.

...R

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I'm having a look at CmdrArduino_Controller_IR_LCD_v2_7.

I've had a look in the library but cannot find DCCPacket.h , DCCPacketQueue.h , DCCPacketScheduler.h

Where should I look?

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pgramwiseman:
I'm having a look at CmdrArduino_Controller_IR_LCD_v2_7.

I've had a look in the library but cannot find DCCPacket.h , DCCPacketQueue.h , DCCPacketScheduler.h

Where should I look?

You need to post a link to the page with the library.

...R

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I'm not clear on what you mean by link.

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A link to the web page where you got the library - the equivalent of this link

...R