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Apple ID344172578
Bundle IDcom.zemkies.withrottle
SellerSeller
Min iOS11.0
Min macOS11.0
Device familiesiphone, ipad, ipod
Released2009-12-12
Copyright© 2024 Beth Hoffman
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What’s New Version 3.8.3
Minor bug fix.
Description
Use your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad as a throttle for model railroad control!
**PLEASE NOTE** This App is not a stand-alone product! Other hardware and software are required.
Link to the popular JMRI software through a local Wi-Fi network to access throttle, address, and function controls wirelessly.
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Connect directly to an MRC Prodigy WiFi module.
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Connect directly to a Digitrax LnWi module.
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Connect directly to a WifiTrax WFD-30/31.
Digital Command Control (DCC) is now the most common control method for earnest model railroaders, allowing multiple trains to be controlled simultaneously anywhere on the track. JMRI is an interface program that works with most brands of DCC and is very popular because it simplifies DCC programming, signaling, control, and many other aspects of running a permanent layout. It is also free and multi-platform.
Instead of direct control through the DCC system, WiThrottle links with JMRI or a dedicated module. This provides a universal interface to many possible combinations of technology and model railroads. As DCC evolves, JMRI is updated as needed to match current technology.
JMRI Requirements:
- JMRI 2.12 or higher, JMRI 5.2 or newer recommended
- DCC system interfaced to a computer and a model railroad
- Local Wi-Fi network
MRC Prodigy WiFi Requirements:
- MRC Prodigy WiFi module
- MRC Prodigy DCC system
Digitrax LnWi Requirements:
- Digitrax LnWi module
- Digitrax DCC system
WifiTrax WFD-30/31 Requirements:
- WifiTrax WFD module
- NCE DCC system
If you operate at either a club or private home that uses JMRI for operations and has Wi-Fi, access to the local network (host may need to share their password) is all you need. Multiple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad mobile devices may use their own WiThrottle app simultaneously during an operating session. If you would like to sample WiThrottle, we offer a Lite version at no charge. This allows you to confirm compatibility before buying the full App.
Please visit our website for additional information. Our goal is to enhance your model railroading experience by providing convenient, wireless control of your existing system. WiThrottle is the final piece of the puzzle.
Features:
- Select road or yard throttle control arrangements
- Dual throttle screen
- F0 - F68 function controls
- Build and break Advanced Consists
- Link multiple addresses for control by one throttle (Universal Consists)
- Control JMRI routes & turnouts
- Imports roster list and function labels from your JMRI files
- Access the JMRI WebServer for control panels and more
- Adjust sensitivity of the throttle slider
- Set for right or left hand use
- Acquire and dispatch addresses wirelessly
- Train idles if interrupted (e.g. phone call)
- Control track power
- Fastclock display
- Automatic networking
- Flashlight for devices equipped with camera flash
WiThrottle will integrate seamlessly if:
- you can already control a train using the built-in throttles of JMRI 2.12 or later
- your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad can access your local wireless network (not cellular or Bluetooth)
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Version history 25 versions
Build 862984954v3.8.32024-01-18 01:43:24
Minor bug fix.
Build 858524515v3.8.22023-07-17 16:50:06
Minor bug fix.
Build 857078080v3.8.12023-05-14 11:41:18
Fix overlapping text.
Build 856876622v3.82023-05-06 11:33:49
Allow control of functions up to F68 on systems that support it.
Minor bug fix.
Build 851766055v3.62022-08-24 01:32:22
Improved VoiceOver support.
Sort routes & turnouts by location.
Setting to sort roster by name or number.
Minor bug fixes.
Build 845222408v3.4.42021-11-10 02:05:03
Startup sequence bug fix.
Build 844594432v3.4.32021-10-11 01:44:53
Minor adjustments for different screen sizes.
Fix MRC settings sometimes not appearing.
Build 844310377v3.4.22021-09-27 08:21:46
Minor bug fixes.
Build 843728975v3.4.12021-08-22 23:03:50
Fixed Track Power setting sometimes missing switch.
Build 843713088v3.42021-08-21 14:34:25
Fix inaccessible stop button and various minor improvements.
Build 842429423v3.2.12021-05-30 09:09:54
Prevent blank throttle screen when used with WifiTrax module.
Build 839909794v3.22021-05-25 22:51:43
Control functions of a Universal Consist for entire group or individual locos.
Updated graphics and better fit on various screen sizes.
Build 833204701v3.0.42019-10-18 09:32:36
Squash another connection bug
Build 833084980v3.0.32019-10-10 08:03:35
Bugfix for Wi-Fi connection
Build 831461010v3.0.22019-05-29 14:49:17
Re-enable selection of address #0
Build 830433646v3.0.12019-02-27 18:10:06
Fix - Automatic connection to LNWI
Add Privacy Policy link to info page
Build 830243803v3.02019-02-25 18:58:02
- All function buttons now scroll vertically.
- Long-press "Release" button for more options.
- Address screen enhancements.
- Minor bug fixes.
Build 823290488v2.202017-08-15 17:54:09
- Added ability to enter a turnout number for control.
- Automatic connection to Digitrax LnWi
Build 821995527v2.18.12017-05-03 16:09:08
Fix startup bug
Build 821968571v2.182017-05-01 21:04:20
Add flashlight for iPad with LED flash.
Build 820668765v2.162017-01-24 17:36:32
Fix yard throttle not reversing direction properly.
Change turnout screen to be easier to navigate.
Build 820212966v2.14.22016-12-19 17:07:20
Fix small, unreported bugs.
Build 819150283v2.14.12016-10-03 19:37:07
Fix for iOS 5.1.1
Build 818854022v2.142016-09-22 03:52:30
Minor bug fixes and revise network connection code.
Add option for smaller function buttons on iPad.
Build 813387015v2.122015-09-18 23:09:02
Bug Fixes, including iOS 6.1.6 WebServer crash.
Sort routes & turnouts by User or System name.
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Change log 28 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Minor bug fix.
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description updated
Use your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad as a throttle for model railroad control!
**PLEASE NOTE** This App is not a stand-alone product! Other hardware and softw
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name updated
WiThrottle
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Version 3.8.3 released
Minor bug fix.
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Version 3.8.2 released
Minor bug fix.
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Version 3.8.1 released
Fix overlapping text.
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Version 3.8 released
Allow control of functions up to F68 on systems that support it.
Minor bug fix.
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Version 3.6 released
Improved VoiceOver support.
Sort routes & turnouts by location.
Setting to sort roster by name or number.
Minor bug fixes.
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Version 3.4.4 released
Startup sequence bug fix.
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Version 3.4.3 released
Minor adjustments for different screen sizes.
Fix MRC settings sometimes not appearing.
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Version 3.4.2 released
Minor bug fixes.
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Version 3.4.1 released
Fixed Track Power setting sometimes missing switch.
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Version 3.4 released
Fix inaccessible stop button and various minor improvements.
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Version 3.2.1 released
Prevent blank throttle screen when used with WifiTrax module.
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Version 3.2 released
Control functions of a Universal Consist for entire group or individual locos.
Updated graphics and better fit on various screen sizes.
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Version 3.0.4 released
Squash another connection bug
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Version 3.0.3 released
Bugfix for Wi-Fi connection
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Version 3.0.2 released
Re-enable selection of address #0
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Version 3.0.1 released
Fix - Automatic connection to LNWI
Add Privacy Policy link to info page
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Version 3.0 released
- All function buttons now scroll vertically.
- Long-press "Release" button for more options.
- Address screen enhancements.
- Minor bug fixes.
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Version 2.20 released
- Added ability to enter a turnout number for control.
- Automatic connection to Digitrax LnWi
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Version 2.18.1 released
Fix startup bug
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Version 2.18 released
Add flashlight for iPad with LED flash.
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Version 2.16 released
Fix yard throttle not reversing direction properly.
Change turnout screen to be easier to navigate.
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Version 2.14.2 released
Fix small, unreported bugs.
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Version 2.14.1 released
Fix for iOS 5.1.1
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Version 2.14 released
Minor bug fixes and revise network connection code.
Add option for smaller function buttons on iPad.
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Version 2.12 released
Bug Fixes, including iOS 6.1.6 WebServer crash.
Sort routes & turnouts by User or System name.