WiThrottle3.8.3 - App Store

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)

Version History Minor bug fix. 3.8.3 01/18/2024 Minor bug fix. 3.8.2 07/17/2023 Fix overlapping text. 3.8.1 05/14/2023 Allow control of functions up to F68 on systems that support it.
Minor bug fix. 3.8 05/06/2023 Improved VoiceOver support.
Sort routes & turnouts by location.
Setting to sort roster by name or number.
Minor bug fixes. 3.6 08/24/2022 Startup sequence bug fix. 3.4.4 11/10/2021 Minor adjustments for different screen sizes.
Fix MRC settings sometimes not appearing. 3.4.3 10/11/2021 Minor bug fixes. 3.4.2 09/27/2021 Fixed Track Power setting sometimes missing switch. 3.4.1 08/22/2021 Fix inaccessible stop button and various minor improvements. 3.4 08/21/2021 Prevent blank throttle screen when used with WifiTrax module. 3.2.1 05/30/2021 Control functions of a Universal Consist for entire group or individual locos.
Updated graphics and better fit on various screen sizes. 3.2 05/25/2021 Squash another connection bug 3.0.4 10/18/2019 Bugfix for Wi-Fi connection 3.0.3 10/10/2019 Re-enable selection of address #0 3.0.2 05/29/2019 Fix - Automatic connection to LNWI
Add Privacy Policy link to info page 3.0.1 02/27/2019 - All function buttons now scroll vertically.
- Long-press "Release" button for more options.
- Address screen enhancements.
- Minor bug fixes. 3.0 02/25/2019 - Added ability to enter a turnout number for control.
- Automatic connection to Digitrax LnWi 2.20 08/15/2017 Fix startup bug 2.18.1 05/03/2017 Add flashlight for iPad with LED flash. 2.18 05/01/2017 Fix yard throttle not reversing direction properly.
Change turnout screen to be easier to navigate. 2.16 01/24/2017 Fix small, unreported bugs. 2.14.2 12/19/2016 Fix for iOS 5.1.1 2.14.1 10/03/2016 Minor bug fixes and revise network connection code.

Add option for smaller function buttons on iPad. 2.14 09/22/2016 Bug Fixes, including iOS 6.1.6 WebServer crash.
Sort routes & turnouts by User or System name. 2.12 09/18/2015