====== DSair2 Comparison ======

[[DSair2_ukeng]]
===== Competitor devices =====

==== Roco Z21 ====


==== Digikeijs DR5000 ====

DR5000 has many interface for modelrailway control.


==== Digitrax DCS52 ====


==== Viessmann 5302 Commander 2 ====




===== Comparison table =====


^Comparison Items  ^DSair2^ Z21^ DR5000^ DCS52^ Notes^
|Marklin Motorola2| Yes | Yes | No | No| |
|Analog support | Yes | No | No | No | |
|Current | 2A(4.5Amax) | 3A | 3.2Amax | 3A| |
|DC range| 12-19V |  | 14-19V | 13.5V | |
|CV Read/Write| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
|USB | Yes | No  | Yes | Yes | |
|S88-N | Yes((*Soldering is required)) | No | Yes | No | |
|WiFi| Internal | External | Internal but not work fine| External |
|Web Server| Yes | No | No | No | |
|Programming| Yes | No | No | No | BASIC programming feature |
|Mobil App| Not Required | Required |Required |Required | |
|Open Source| Yes | No | No | No | |

===== DSair's pros and cons =====

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==== pros ====

  * Open source based(Arduino). Customization is available.
  * Internal Wi-Fi access point. PC and Wi-Fi router is not required. Only you need smartphone!
  * Internal Gigabyte file area (SD card) for MP3 sounds.
  * DCC and Marklin Motorola, also analog PWM are supported. Multiple use is available.
  * Web app has [[DSair2_BASIC|BASIC programming feature]]. you can use automatic control using S88-N decoders on your smart phone!
  * Very compact and simple wiring.
  * 7 mobile devices can connect to DSair2 sametime.

==== cons ====

  * Railcom(BiDi) is not supported.
  * Programming track is implemented in Main Track output.
  * 2A continuous current output, 4.5A peak current. Not suitable for very big layout.