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    TrackManager
    
    EX-CSB1 in DCC Booster Mode
  - Accesssories
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    Buttons and Switches
    
    Set a track to DC
    
    Emergency stop button
    
    Signals with flashing
    
    Roster for Similar Sound Locos
    
    Route button control
    
    Startup power
    
    Startup - Define Tracks
    
    Time Control
    
    Advanced
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    Display Loco speeds on OLED (Advanced)
    
    Analog sensors
    
    Command Filters
    
    TCA8418 keyboard scanner
    
    Driving trains
    Driving trains
    
    Basic driving functions
    
    Loco Functions
    
    AUTOMATIONS
    
    Simple shuttle
    
    Improved shuttle
    
    Passing loop shuttle
    
    Editing tricks
    Editing tricks
    
    Multiple Files in EXRAIL
    
    Maintaining multiple command stations
    
    Naming sequences for easy commands
    
    Using CALL and RETURN
    
    Using C++ Macros
    
    Flags and latches
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    Flags, Counters and Bitmaps
    
    Latches
    
    Neopixels
    
    Neopixels
    
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    Neopixel signals
    
    Turnouts
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    Defining DCC turnouts
    
    Defining PIN turnouts
    
    Defining Servo turnouts
    
    Facing turnouts
    
    Animated turnouts
    
    Toggle turnouts with button or sensor
    
    Various devices
    Various devices
    
    Lew's Duino Gear boards
    
    TM1638 Buttons, leds and 7 segment display
    
    Trainbrains Devices
- EX-MotorShield8874
  EX-MotorShield8874
  - EX-MotorShield8874
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  EX-WiFiShield8266
  - EX-WiFiShield8266
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  - EX-CSB1 FAQ
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August 17, 2025

Installing Command Station Software

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