LocoBuffer module for Loconet

Bluetooth, USB or RS232

LocoBuffer is a hardware device that provides a hardware interface between a Loconet and a RS232 serial port or USB virtual serial port or wirless Bluetooth virtual serial port.
Takes Loconet commands in and buffers it and sends it out the serial port . Takes serial port commands in, buffers it and sends it out on the Loconet .It also does them both at the same time . It provides all the timing necessary to interface both.
With Locobuffer is it also possible with the help of LocoIO and LocoServo Modules to read feedbacks, switch points and signals without using a Digital command station (IB, TC, … or other)

LocoBuffer Documentation Bluetooth version (version 23/08/2022) for self made LocoBuffer (version 4.0).

This PCB 7x9cm with code "HDM09BLUE" with the 1 Programmed PIC with components for building the version "Locobuffer with Bluetooth ", can you purchase for 72 Euro

You can order at the LocoHDL WEBSHOP

LocoBuffer Documentation USB and RS232 version (version 24/08/2024) for self made LocoBuffer (version 3.1).

The PCB made in different versions

Locobuffer with USB and external power supply

Locobuffer with RS232

This PCB 7x9cm with code "HDM09USB" with the 2 Programmed PIC with components for building the version "Locobuffer with USB", can you purchase for 48 Euro
This PCB 7x9cm with code "HDM09SER" with the 1 Programmed PIC with components for building the version "Locobuffer with RS232", can you purchase for 44 Euro

The PIC programmed with version LB164 can you purchase for 10 Euro

You can order at the LocoHDL WEBSHOP

 

Manuals for older version:

LocoBuffer Documentation USB and RS232 version (version 18/01/2023) for self made LocoBuffer (version 3.0).