The cheapest is a DIY solution (or semi DIY), which is to use a ¡°LocoIO¡± module.? There are several routes to this;? there are fairly recent published designs
to use an Arduino processor to create such a device, or there are the original LocoIO designs which are available in kit form from Hans De Loof in Belgium.?
Or, this DIY design
There will be ready to use modules, but costing more money.? ?The options from Digitrax seem to be very expensive because they do far more than just report
a switch position eg. BDL168 with 16 channels for around $150. There are other manufacturer¡¯s devices which should report a switch position for less outlay ¨C try the TeamDigital and RR-Cirkits ranges to see what options exist.
I am a new arrival to JMRI. I want to use the spdt switch on my Smail machine to provide feedback to JMRI as to actual switch position. Is there some simple interface to send this signal via LocoNet to JMRI?
