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| 1 | +.. include:: /include/include.rst |
| 2 | +.. include:: /include/include-l2.rst |
| 3 | +.. include:: /include/include-throttles.rst |
| 4 | +********** |
| 5 | +Signal Cab |
| 6 | +********** |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +|conductor| |tinkerer| |engineer| |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +.. image:: /_static/images/throttles/signal_cab_logo.png |
| 11 | + :alt: Signal Cab Logo |
| 12 | + :scale: 30% |
| 13 | + :align: left |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +`Signal Cab <https://signalcab.com>`_ |EXTERNAL-LINK| is a modern DCC controller for iPhone and iPad, built by model railroaders for model railroaders. It combines precision locomotive control with a clean, intuitive interface — manage your fleet, run consists, program decoders, and control track power, all from your iOS device. |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +Please visit their website: https://signalcab.com |EXTERNAL-LINK| |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +.. _signal-cab-features: |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +Features |
| 22 | +========= |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +**Throttle & Control** |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +* Multi-throttle support — control multiple locomotives with a swipeable carousel; quick-switch between active locos without missing a beat |
| 27 | +* Full 128 speed step resolution for smooth, precise control |
| 28 | +* One-tap Emergency Stop (E-Stop) |
| 29 | +* Configurable E-Stop behavior and track power management (main and programming track) |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +**Locomotive Library** |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +* Full roster management with search, favorites, and group organization |
| 34 | +* Supports short DCC addresses (1–127) and long DCC addresses (128–10293) |
| 35 | +* Import locomotive rosters from |EX-CS| and |JMRI|; DigiTrains Pro import coming soon |
| 36 | +* DCC address conflict detection — prevents two locomotives sharing the same address from entering service simultaneously |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +**Function Control** |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +* Full F0–F28 function support with both momentary and latching modes |
| 41 | +* Built-in decoder defaults for SoundTraxx, Digitrax, and NMRA standards |
| 42 | +* Fully customizable function labels, icons, and colors |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +**Consist Control** |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +* Build virtual and advanced consists |
| 47 | +* Per-member direction control and speed trim |
| 48 | +* Automated decoder programming for consist members |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +**CV Programming** *(Beta)* |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +* Read and write configuration variables (CVs) directly on the programming track — no separate programmer or computer required |
| 53 | +* Visual speed curve editor supporting CV2–6 and full 28-point speed tables |
| 54 | +* Fine-tune acceleration, deceleration, and trim to match your prototype |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +**Connectivity** |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +* Automatic command station discovery via mDNS — no IP addresses to enter; Signal Cab finds your station on the local network automatically |
| 59 | +* Auto-reconnect with exponential backoff and a configurable resume window (10–60 minutes) |
| 60 | +* Connects via WiFi |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +**Protocol Support** |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +* |DCC-EX Native Commands| — stable; connects directly to |EX-CS| with full command set including programming, turnouts, and diagnostics |
| 65 | +* |WiThrottle Protocol| — beta; connects directly to |EX-CS| or via |JMRI| and other WiThrottle-compatible command stations |
| 66 | +* Z21 / SRCP — planned for a future release |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +**Apple Platform Integration** |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +* Siri commands, App Shortcuts, and Spotlight integration — trigger actions hands-free |
| 71 | +* Customizable iPhone Action Button support |
| 72 | +* Tactile haptic feedback on the throttle |
| 73 | +* Designed for iPhone and iPad |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +.. _signal-cab-requirements: |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +Requirements |
| 78 | +============= |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +* An |EX-CS| with WiFi enabled |
| 81 | +* An iOS device (iPhone or iPad) running iOS 15 or later |
| 82 | +* WiFi connectivity — see :doc:`Wifi Setup </ex-commandstation/diy/wifi-setup>` |
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