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Offline rschaffr  
#1 Posted : 09 April 2024 23:23:07(UTC)
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rschaffr

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I recently upgraded to a CS3. Since my homebrew software uses the 6051 command set, I currently have a 6051->6021->connect-6021 inserting the commands into the CAN bus to control the trains. I would like to use my Intellibox in place of the 6051/6021 due to the higher serial speeds, but it does not want to communicate through the connect-6021. Any suggestions. (It is nice to be back in the Marklin hobby. I took a couple of years off to devote my time to amateur radio, but am now back)
-Ron
Digital, Epoch IV-V(K-track/CS3/6021Connect/60216051), Epoch III(C-track/6021/6036/6051)
http://www.sem-co.com/~rschaffr/trains/trains.html
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Offline patnaik  
#2 Posted : 11 April 2024 02:35:30(UTC)
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patnaik

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You can use a USB to serial adapter to connect your computer to the Intellibox. I used to do this in the past using the 6021 serial protocol.
Gopal
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Offline Bigdaddynz  
#3 Posted : 12 April 2024 00:25:01(UTC)
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Welcome back Ron.

Software such as iTrains allows you to bridge multiple controllers, which could help with what you are trying to do.
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Offline rschaffr  
#4 Posted : 13 April 2024 14:32:25(UTC)
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rschaffr

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I really need to get tie IB working through the connector on the side. It mates up with the connect6021 but will not pass commands. I know it is connected because if I hit the run button it puts the CS3 in standby. My old 6021 works fine here but I want the additional control and speed that the IB offers.
-Ron
Digital, Epoch IV-V(K-track/CS3/6021Connect/60216051), Epoch III(C-track/6021/6036/6051)
http://www.sem-co.com/~rschaffr/trains/trains.html
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Offline patnaik  
#5 Posted : 13 April 2024 17:17:29(UTC)
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patnaik

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Another option is to use a Raspberry Pi running JMRI as an intermediary between the IB and CS3. Not a clean solution, though. Probably best to punt on the IB and look for some used Marklin controllers.
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Offline rschaffr  
#6 Posted : 14 April 2024 04:23:37(UTC)
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I am currently using a 6021/6051, but would like to gain the functionality and speed of the IB.
-Ron
Digital, Epoch IV-V(K-track/CS3/6021Connect/60216051), Epoch III(C-track/6021/6036/6051)
http://www.sem-co.com/~rschaffr/trains/trains.html
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