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Desktop Station Air
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Desktop Station Air(DSair) is a command station based on Flash Air and Arduino UNO. DSair works standalone and wifi access point. You don't need to prepare wifi router and pc.
The following PDF files describe DSair Introduction and simple instruction.
DSair Introduction PDF(Japanese) Rev.3, May 12 2018, 3.4MB
DSair Introduction PDF(English) Rev.3, May 12 2018, 3.4MB
If you want cheaper one or DIY version, see DSshield with FlashAir. The DIY version basic schematic and software is same as DSair. DSshield with FlashAir is no support edition. At own your risk.
Youtube demo video
The following 3 videos are provided by Kangaroo John from Down Under.
Features
- Internal wifi access point and web server powered by Tohshiba's Flash Air W-04. You don't need PC and wifi routers. You only prepare your smartphone!
- 80x58x25mm, very compact DCC command station. Arduino UNO size.
- Supporting 12V to 18V
- You don't need to install mobile app in your smartphone. DSair uses the internet browser as controller interface.
- 1.5A continuous, peak 4.5A DCC power booster inside.
- Support DCC and marklin(MM2) locomotives and turnouts.
- Arduino UNO based software. Software is an open source.
- International shipping is available! We will ship DSair from Japan.
Images
We provide an original app based on web app. You don't need to install! Access to DSair with your internet browser. You can get app at once!
Comparison
DSair is very compact command station supporting wifi access point.
| Competitor | Product | WifiRouter | App | Booster | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop Station | DSair | NR | NR | Internal | 160USD | |
| Digitrax | LNWI | NR | R | External | 78USD | |
| Roco | Z21 | R | R | Internal | 300USD | |
| Rokuhan | e-Train Controller | - | R | Internal | 200USD | No wifi, No BLE. |
| Digikeijs | DR5000 | R | R | Internal | 180US | Software Compatible with Z21 |
| TCS | WifiThrottle | NR | Unknown | External | Unknown | Now developing(Mar 2018) |
| MRC | Prodigy WiFi | NR | R | External | 129USD |
NR: Not Required R: Required
Instruction
PDF Instruction
- Rev 0.1 Instruction Japanese (Apr 13, 2018)
- Rev 0.1 Instruction EnglishGB (May 2, 2018)
LED indicator
| Slow Flashing | Wait for power on |
| 2 Fast Flashing | No Flash Air |
| Fast Flashing | Error |
| Turn on | Power on |
How to connect
- Power on DSair
- Find wifi access point as “flashair xxxxxxxxxxx”.
- Type password which is 12345678.
- open browser and access to http://flashair/
DSair can edit SSID and password.If you changed, please change to read the default settings.
Supported devices and Browsers
DSair supports iOS 6 or later, Arduino 6 or later. Of course, the other device which has Wi-Fi and internet browser, you can control DSair easily.
| Firefox | Use latest version |
| Chrome | Use latest version |
| Opera | Use latest version |
| EDGE/IE | not Supported. |
Firmware
The firmware includes Arduino sketch for ATMEGA328P-PU and SD_WLAN web app folder for FlashAir W-04.
| Rev. | Date | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| R0s | 2018/5/17 | DOWNLOAD | Bug fix |
If you can buy FlashAir W-04 at your nearby store, we are providing very easy setup tool for FlashAir.
- FlashAir App Updater r0s (2018/5/21)
Online Order
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| DSair Soldered, with FlashAir | 130EUR |
| International shipping (e-Packet) | 8EUR |
Order is available. Order page is here.
User's Review
- DS Airの人柱になってみた。 MECY
- DSAir人柱キット作成 Fujigaya2
- 新DCCコントローラ DSairを動かした Henohenomoheji
- DSair R1 Super人柱 kit2 LOCKE