Scorpius MPD car decoder with super cap, OLED and lights

[aussieslotter]

Ok Scorpius freaks, and those not too sure......if you're into "bling" here's your go to:

Were planning all the nitty gritty for production on all the plug in peripherals. Its quite a task.

 

MPD in Scorpius car decoder configuration with head/tail/brake lights, exhaust flame simulator, windscreen OLED, and 3 spare LED out puts (fog lights/safety car flashing lights, police car flashing lights or use for scenery and turn each light on/off from your PC including brightness control.

The optional super capacitor is recommended to keep lights dying over crossover points.

 

All "plug n play". Light sockets are Carrera compatible.

Of course you don't have to use all these, just pay for and use whatever plug ins you need, around $1.50 each. The OLED screen $10 and the super cap $8.

This what you might call a "Full House" light board for Scorpius users.

 

Can also be fitted to analogue cars for enthusiasts using the Scorpius WAM and controller.

 

Advantages are cheaper than a separate light board, a quick easy and cleaner install. All the wires are best quality silicone insulated. Turn lights on off and flash high beam from controller.

 

Edited September 21, 2024 by aussieslotter

[aussieslotter]

Ok here’s the OLED screen. Just 0.49” or 12.5mm screen size. Initially it will just show car ID and later a tacho as well as other ideas.

If can also run a Nextion 4.3” colour touchscreen, but memory is limited. 

The 4 pin in/out port can run on 12C or UART. 

We have decided for both brushless motor comms, the OLED and sound modules that 12C is the most suitable comms protocol to use.

I’ve included a couple pics of 1:1 cars to give readers an idea of what it’s based on.

 

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Of course there's only one wireless system that can count in .000 accuracy in real time to 24 places .