This is the cover page for the Wye Points Control project.
A model train layout includes the following track known as a WYE,
Currently the four points are controlled via Macros in the NCE Controller. If for example the train wishes to go from the track known as Silos to Pommy Land the macro should set point 61 to Straight, point 60 to Turn (left) and point 63 to Right. (Note the control for 60 physically operates two points)
The project objectives were to duplicate the NCE Macro operation using small mimic panels (6 required associated with each rack). A micro controller takes the information and generates the required macro which is fed to the NCE Bus via an RS485 link.
The project modules are:
Wye_Control_Buttons that includes 4 micro switches that request the path of the train via selecting the points
Wye_Control_Macro that generates the required macro
Wye_Control_RS485: The interface to the NCE Bus
Wye Control Leds: A library thatcontrols the LEDS on the mimic panel to indicate the chosen/active routes.