Signal Cab

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Signal Cab is a modern DCC controller for iPhone and iPad, built by model railroaders for model railroaders. It combines precision locomotive control with a clean, intuitive interface — manage your fleet, run consists, program decoders, and control track power, all from your iOS device.

Please visit their website: https://signalcab.com

Features

Throttle & Control

  • Multi-throttle support — control multiple locomotives with a swipeable carousel; quick-switch between active locos without missing a beat

  • Full 128 speed step resolution for smooth, precise control

  • One-tap Emergency Stop (E-Stop)

  • Configurable E-Stop behavior and track power management (main and programming track)

Locomotive Library

  • Full roster management with search, favorites, and group organization

  • Supports short DCC addresses (1–127) and long DCC addresses (128–10293)

  • Import locomotive rosters from EX‑CommandStation and JMRI; DigiTrains Pro import coming soon

  • DCC address conflict detection — prevents two locomotives sharing the same address from entering service simultaneously

Function Control

  • Full F0–F28 function support with both momentary and latching modes

  • Built-in decoder defaults for SoundTraxx, Digitrax, and NMRA standards

  • Fully customizable function labels, icons, and colors

Consist Control

  • Build virtual and advanced consists

  • Per-member direction control and speed trim

  • Automated decoder programming for consist members

CV Programming (Beta)

  • Read and write configuration variables (CVs) directly on the programming track — no separate programmer or computer required

  • Visual speed curve editor supporting CV2–6 and full 28-point speed tables

  • Fine-tune acceleration, deceleration, and trim to match your prototype

Connectivity

  • Automatic command station discovery via mDNS — no IP addresses to enter; Signal Cab finds your station on the local network automatically

  • Auto-reconnect with exponential backoff and a configurable resume window (10–60 minutes)

  • Connects via WiFi

Protocol Support

Apple Platform Integration

  • Siri commands, App Shortcuts, and Spotlight integration — trigger actions hands-free

  • Customizable iPhone Action Button support

  • Tactile haptic feedback on the throttle

  • Designed for iPhone and iPad

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