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Title: Handy Train Controller
Post by: Yampa Bob on May 17, 2009, 02:42:50 AM

I receive interesting questions by email from modeling friends abroad, the latest one has me stumped.

The question was, "Has anyone heard of using a "Handy" to control trains?" After an extensive search, I came up with a "Handy Board" used in Robotics.

http://www.handyboard.com/

However, further communication revealed that "Handy" translates to Mobile Phone on this side of the pond. Soooo, has anyone heard of using a Cell Phone to control trains?

Title: Re: Handy Train Controller
Post by: renniks on May 17, 2009, 07:31:42 AM

Don't know about using a Mobile, but Lenz has an XPA adapter which allows you to use a local CORDLESS home phone as a hand controller. The US made systems use radio frequencies which are illegal in most other parts of the world. FWIW

Eric UK

Title: Re: Handy Train Controller
Post by: CNE Runner on May 17, 2009, 11:08:07 AM

Bob, it must be possible as my wife uses her cellphone to control me.

Ray

Title: Re: Handy Train Controller
Post by: Yampa Bob on May 17, 2009, 01:12:25 PM

Erik,
My friend actually made reference to a "mobile phone", that might translate to "cordless phone" over here. As often mentioned, we are a common people separated only by an ocean and the "English" language. :D

I searched and found this site, I'll pass it along:
http://www.lenz.com/products/xpressnet/xpa.htm

Thanks for the information.

Ray, Ain't it the truth. We have two cell phones, my wife insists I leave mine on so she can keep track of me. 8)

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