Engine Driver Throttle
Engine Driver Throttle - Run your model trains from your Android phone!
Engine Driver Throttle
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Email: ms*****@mstevetodd.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Permissions
Device & app history: read sensitive log data
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Phone: read phone status and identity
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
- view network connections
- change network connectivity
- allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
- connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
- control flashlight
- full network access
- control vibration
- modify system settings
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App summary
Engine Driver is a model railroad throttle app for use with JMRI, MRC Wifi or Digitrax LnWi. Connects to WiThrottle server to control one to six DCC locos' or consists' direction, speed, up to 29 user-configurable functions, plus turnouts, routes, power and JMRI web server access. See website for prerequisites, setup, operation and support.
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User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Great functionality and customization options
- Works well with JMRI and various DCC systems
- User-friendly and easy to navigate
- Allows old phones to be repurposed as throttles
- Regular updates improve features
Cons
- Connectivity issues with certain DCC systems
- Some bugs introduced in recent updates affecting performance
- Vague center position on slider throttle can lead to direction errors
- Permissions request concerns from some users
Most mentioned
- Issues with multiple engines not responding as expected
- Problems with app crashing or bugs after updates
- Desire for improved button functionality and options
- Connection problems requiring multiple attempts
User reviews
I installed Engine Driver for a club wifi years ago. It worked great. I bought an ESU CabControl system this year, and the Engine Driver works perfectly, allowing me to use my old phones as throttles for multi-operator OpSess. I use it at the Colorado Model Railroad Museum and it's very handy. I actually prefer it to most of the commercial throttles I've used. And if I have a problem the developer is very willing to help.
by 
TheKenWiley, 2024-08-27
TheKenWiley, 2024-08-27Access to my photos, audio, and video devices are NOT necessary and will not be granted. That's why I immediately deleted it once I saw what permissions were defaulted and required.
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Timothy Gilbert, 2024-08-14
Timothy Gilbert, 2024-08-14Works great, use it with dccex++. The only thing that would be really nice it to have a screen layout that also has point buttons, or being able to swipe up or down to your points screen. Edit: Turns out there is a function to switch between the throttle screen and the points screen. Tap anywhere on the screen with two fingers and it will switch between the two.
by 
Jonathan Laniel, 2022-10-09
Jonathan Laniel, 2022-10-09