Well, upgraded my iPod Touch to the latest software version today.

Also bought the full version of TouchCab (v 1.5) for use with the CS1 I have.

All I can say is that it beats the hardware based handheld controllers by miles with its ease of use and and available features. It really shines in the ergonomic area...

It of course demands that you have a CS1/Ecos attached to a home network with wireless capability, but it is quite common to have that nowadays... Having the necessary bits, I find this cheap bit of software absolutely superb! No noticeable delays giving commands, nor any other issues..

Now we are eagerly awaiting CS2 support and an Android version too...

All I can say is - Well Done, Jens!!!

I downloaded the free version and installed it on the iPad I had on loan from work. I used Touchcab at our recent show, and it worked fine, very useful to have when looking after a layout like our club's one, which is 8 metres long, especially if you are at the other end from the central station.

I didn't experience any of the issues that Peter mentioned, but then my overall time using the program was limited.

Touchcab support is one of the reasons why I prefer the CS1 over the CS2.

OK, I was a bit out of date

Jens has made a 01Jan2011 post committing to CS2 support in v2.1 sometime "in the first half of 2011"

Hi all

For the record, version 1.6 has been sent to Apple for approval a few days ago.

Although I too have taken my sweet time, this version is not a full XpressNet release. For XpressNet, the only difference between the free and the paid version is that you only have 8 functions in the free version.

However, behind the scenes there are many changes in preparation for the future, so I am quite happy with the release.
Having no other projects at hand now, I expect new releases to happen significantly faster than this one did.

Immediate roadmap:

v1.7: Full-blown XpressNet/Lenz
v1.8: CS2

Edited by user 16 August 2011 17:05:49(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Sorry,
is this because they are not in season ?

Had to pull both apps due to a nasty bug, but they have both been resubmitted after the fix.

Jens, All,
Got my head around deleting the app from my Iphone ( hold finger on icon till all the apps woble then press again on it when it has a "x" on it and hey presto it's deleted) Sync'd my phone again to ITunes and my apps, Touch Cab was reloaded to the phone and it seems to work perfectly now, so where's Gary's Router gone to Steve ???? so I can connect it to my CS1-R and have a play !!

Edited by user 30 September 2011 03:51:30(UTC)  | Reason: spelling

Have the latest version on both iPods and the iPad, works great on all with the old CS1 (unreloaded)...

My son's little brother Jimmy thought it was very fun to play with too... He was glued to the iPad while I & son were "babysitting" him for an evening, he was playing Angry Birds and then controlling trains... He thought it was great with the trains....


Ecos 2 would be a great companion for the app too...

Edited by user 29 September 2011 18:28:03(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Whoa - lots of things going on on my birthday the 29th. 50 years old ... I'm officially a grown-up.
Better keep a track on this thread.

@NZMarklinist: Good you got running again. In general, iTunes knows you bought the app once, so even if you bust out completely and delete it from your computer also, you can download it again for free on the same account.

@Chris6382chris: Yes, TouchCab works with the ECoS 2 also.

@everyone:
I'm currently working hard on full XpressNet support for version 1.7 which is to be demoed at the LYDCC exhibition in Rawtenstall, UK, at the end of October. I hope to bring a full beta, but there is a lot of work involved, so I may only have a late alpha release at that time.
If you are in the neighborhood, drop by and shake hands. I will be there myself

And then, yes, the roadmap is set and CS2 is officially in the pipeline. I can't give any dates, but the way time is flying these days, it's right around the corner ...

Thanks Jens,
Many Happy Rturns
What about an I Pad app, with full Layout and multi throttles, pages and combination of, similar to Ma Ipad app, for us CS1 R & ESU enthusiasts , before you get to CS2 and competition from Marklin ??
Keep up the good work

Cheers

Edited by user 06 October 2011 07:19:12(UTC)  | Reason: additional words

Touch Cab version 1.7 upgrade available from I Tunes !!

A few minor bug fixes and slight presentation change !!

Does the bug effect Ecos & CS1-R

I think 1.7 is a good upgrade as, among other improvs, when you log it (your Ithingy) on, the throttle immediately shows the last controlled train from CS1-R screen. Also when using other functions instead of just the lower mode menu ? getting you back to the throttle, there is a throttle icon top of screen that is a handier access for your thumb

I've loaded the upgrade and all's well, but don't have a CS1 v 2.04 so no matter

I am looking for an iPad app to work wirelessly with my Marklin CS1 (60212). Do I understand from your message, that TouchCab will work without any modification, upgradation of CS1.
Thanks.