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CI-1 Available for Preorder from PDC.CA

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William Brillinger:
I just began playing with my CI-1 today too.

I'm using a Windows 7 (x64) Laptop without issues. It seems to work fine for me.

The scroll wheel is a little bit of a strange choice. I'm thinking this won't work with VNC then.

- Bill

KPack:
At first I thought the scroll wheel was strange, but then I realized that using a mouse to "turn" a simulated knob would be super annoying.  Using arrow keys on a keyboard would be even worse.  The mouse wheel at least has the ability to be spun at different rates, whereas you are locked in on a keyboard to a single predetermined rate of speed increase/decrease.

The CI-1 is not meant to replace the HC-2.  It is meant to make it easier for those just getting into Railpro to be able to use and control their trains without having to purchase the more expensive controller right off the bat.

However, I think the CI-1 should be in every Railpro user's arsenal, even if they already have multiple HC's.  The value of being to load sounds without draining the HC batteries is reason enough to buy this.  The CI-1 will be even more useful as more code is released for it and layout automation/control becomes more of a reality.

-Kevin

William Brillinger:
If you could use the wheel and/or the mouse then it would also be touch compatible. The way it is now, using VNC to connect it as a virtual throttle on a smartphone is out.

I agree, the biggest attraction for existing RailPro users is going to be in programming. It's a huge improvement on that front.

Uptake seems very good. I have a bunch of them pre-sold and ready to ship as soon as Tim Ring gives the word. In fact, I only have 1 left from the initial stock that is not yet spoken for.  More are on the way.

nodcc4me:
I haven't yet had a chance to do much with it, but I was impressed with the layout. It is not compatible with XP, which is installed on my netbook, so I was unable to use it on the train layout in the basement. On a test track by the PC, I had no trouble with the mouse wheel or any other mouse functions. The controller will run trains for hours, so the ability to do that via computer or tablet isn't really an issue anyway. Downloading, copying and deleting files is more the intended purpose, and not draining the controller batteries is a huge benefit.


Now I need to update the OS on the netbook.

G8B4Life:
This thing is sounding quite good. Wish RE would give the word so you could ship Bill, now there's three of you playing with them  ???


--- Quote ---Downloading, copying and deleting files is more the intended purpose, and not draining the controller batteries is a huge benefit.
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This is the primary reason I'm getting it. I might even build a module testing board, like what those DCC folk have. I really can't see myself running trains from three rooms away. With those thinking of a USB extension cable, I seem to remember something about a maximum length. I'll see if I can find the reference.


--- Quote ---Now I need to update the OS on the netbook.
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Or you could run a virtual pc. This is what I did on my XP box when RPA 2 came out and wasn't XP compatible (I used VirtualBox but there are other virtualisation programs out there). I had no trouble connecting the HC-2 to the RPA software in the virtual environment so I wouldn't imagine any trouble connecting the CI-1 to it's software.

- Tim

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