https://github.com/zenith08/dcc-ex_py

A simple way to connect to your DCC-EX controlled model railroad using python code without having to write DCC-EX commands into code.
https://github.com/zenith08/dcc-ex_py

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A simple way to connect to your DCC-EX controlled model railroad using python code without having to write DCC-EX commands into code.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/zenith08/dcc-ex_py
• Owner: Zenith08
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-09-22T23:57:16.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-04-13T22:43:49.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-08-17T05:32:22.893Z (11 months ago)
• Topics: arduino, dcc, trains
• Language: Python
• Homepage: https://pypi.org/project/DCC-EX-py/
• Size: 57.6 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# DCC-EX_py

[![image](https://img.shields.io/pypi/v/DCC-EX_py.svg)](https://pypi.python.org/pypi/DCC-EX_py)

A simple way to connect to your DCC-EX controlled model railroad using python code without having to write DCC-EX commands manually.

[DCC-EX](https://dcc-ex.com/#gsc.tab=0) is an Arduino powered DIY tool for running DCC model trains on a layout.

This package wraps the protocol described in the [DCC-EX Native Commands Summary Reference](https://dcc-ex.com/reference/software/command-summary-consolidated.html) to be easy to use from python code.

-   Free software: MIT License

-   Documentation: https://github.com/Zenith08/DCC-EX_py/wiki

This package is in early development, breaking changes may happen until it is marked version 1.0.

## Features

-   Connects to a DCC-EX base station and wraps commands to make automating layouts easier.

-   Parses feedback from the command station and provides callbacks for important events.

## Get Started

Documentation is available on the [GitHub Wiki](https://github.com/Zenith08/DCC-EX_py/wiki) including code for the examples.

## Examples

### Single Sound-Enabled Train:

[![Amtrak Example](http://img.youtube.com/vi/8A_f9tJLWSE/0.jpg)](https://youtu.be/8A_f9tJLWSE)

This video shows a train running a simple loop with sound triggers and stopping based on sensors in the track.

### Multiple Complex Trains

[![Multitrain Example](http://img.youtube.com/vi/ylQdYiYuVxI/0.jpg)](https://youtu.be/ylQdYiYuVxI)

This video shows what can be done when multiple trains are programmed to perform complex behavior. The routes are all pre-planned and designed to loop.

Be aware that the crossing signal is being controlled by EX-RAIL automation on the command station instead of externally by the python script.

This project is not an official DCC-EX project nor is it endorsed by them. I just used the name that best decribes the funcionality and will change it if it creates issues.