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A product of RR-CirKits, Inc.

"LocoBuffer-USB USB to LocoNet® converter provides a simple and easy way to create a bridge/connectivity between the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and Digitrax Loconet® bus."1

[edit] Features

• USB 2.0 to LocoNet® interface
• Optical isolation between USB and LocoNet® prevents potential grounding problems
• Buffered inputs and outputs allows use with all USB supported operating systems
  • CD with drivers for Linux 2.4, Mac OS-9, OS X, MS Windows 98SE, ME, 2K, XP
• Packaged unit size just 1-1/2" x 3" x 3/4"
• Ready to run unit
• Internal LocoNet® terminator.
  • Allows a LocoBuffer-USB to add LocoNet® device compatibility to other systems
• 57,600 Baud interface speed
  • No jumpers or switches to set
• Compatible with existing software
• Installs as a serial port
• Hardware handshaking using RTS/CTS
  • Includes DTR/DSR turn back required by MS Windows XP
• Boot Loader for firmware upgrades
  • Does not require special hardware to install upgrades
• Powered directly from USB and LocoNet® Rail Sync lines
  • No external power adapter needed
• Internal option connector allows for future features
  • Planned optional programming track output
• Includes 3' USB A-B and 14' LocoNet® cables

[edit] Uses

This device allows you to connect the layout to a computer, and using software, automate or configure various things. One application is using DecoderPro from the JMRI webpage to program your decoders.

Instead of the labourious task of programming a decoder manually, you can do it with a graphical interface on your computer. Or even save the config before tampering with the settings. Especially useful if you have a sound decoder that has a million options.

[edit] See also

• LocoBuffer II - The predecessor to Loconet-USB

[edit] Footnotes

1. RR-CirKits, Inc. LocoBuffer-USB User's Guide, pg. 1