Throttles (Controllers)

This page contains lists of compatible Throttles (Controllers) that currently support the EX‑CommandStation. They are listed two ways:

By Client Technology (e.g. Android, iOS, Web Browser, PC)
By Communication Technology (e.g. DCC-EX Native Commands, wiThrottle Protocol)

For an more introductory overview of throttles and how to choose one, please read the Getting Started - Throttles Page

For additional options for throttles and how to choose one, please read the Advanced Options - Throttles Page

Throttles - By Client Technology 

Dedicated Hardware 

Personal Computers 

EX-WebThrottle (Web Browser)
JMRI (Windows, iOS, Linux)
DigiTrainsPro (Android, iOS, Windows) - Requires JMRI
Train Throttle
Railroad Automation - Requires IoTT Red Hat

Note: The Android throttle apps listed above can be made to made to run on Windows PCs. See Running Android apps on Microsoft Windows.

Throttles - By Communication technology 

EX‑CommandStation can use a number of different technologies to communicate with a throttle. While each technology has advantages and disadvantages, none is substantially better that the others.

General 

DCC-EX (DCC-EX Native Commands)

WiThrottle Protocol Based Throttles 

USB Based Throttles 

EX-WebThrottle
myBluePillThrottle
Also see: Connecting WiFi Throttles via USB

JMRI Web Server Based Throttles 

Table - Throttles by Technology 

Name	Licence	Interface	Tech- nology		Also Requires	Form Factor						CV Pro- gramming
						Mobile			PC
			Proto- col	UI		Physical Device	An- droid	iOS	Win	MacOS	Linux
JMRI	Free	USB / Net	Native	Web			Web	Web	X	X	X	X
Railroad Automation	Free	Net / LocoNet	LocoNet	Web	IoTT Red hat		Web	Web	X	X	X
EX-WebThrottle	Free	USB	Native	Web					X	X	X	X
Engine Driver	Free	Net	Native / WiT	App			X					X (native only)
DCCpp CAB	Free	Net	Native	App			X
Cab Engineer: DCC Throttle	Free	Net	WiT	App			X
RtDtive DCC++	Free	Net	Native	App			X
DigiTrainsPro	Free / Paid	Net	JMRI Web	App	JMRI		X	X	X
Locontrol	Free / Paid	Net	JMRI Web	App	JMRI			X
WiThrottle	Free / Paid	Net	WiT	App				X
SRCP Client	Free	Net	Native	App				X
Train Driver	Free	Net	Native	App				X
Train Throttle	Free	Net	WiT	App					X
miniThrottle	Free DIY	Net / USB	Native	Device		X
WiTcontroller	Free DIY	Net	WiT	Device		X
HandCab	Free DIY	Net	WiT	Device		X
DccExController	Free DIY	Net	Native	Device		X
myBluePillThrottle7	Free DIY	Serial	Native	Device		X
TCS UWT-50 / UWT-100	Paid	Net	WiT	Device		X
Elgato Stream Deck	Paid	Net	native	Device	PC or Rpi	X
LocoNet-Compatible Throttles	Free / Paid	Net	LocoNet	Device	IoTT Red hat	X

Legend

Net = Wifi or LAN networks
Free / paid = Both Free and Paid versions are available. The free version may be limited in features.
Native = Uses the Native DCC-EX command / command protocols
WiT = Uses the WiThrottle command protocol
Web = Requires the use of a Web Browser
Win = Windows 7 and above

Note: The Android throttle apps listed above can be made to made to run on Windows PCs. See Running Android apps on Microsoft Windows.