Fully Wireless DCC? DCC Concepts ESP Ψ Aegis - Unboxing and Review

Can we make fully wireless DCC work easily? Let's take a look at the new DCC Concepts ESP Ψ Aegis system, which promises all that and more! If you like the look of this system and fancy trying it yourself, here's a link to help you out: www.themodelcentre.com/dcc-ae...
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Chapters:
00:00 Video start
00:32 Introduction
02:11 Sponsored by TMC The Model Centre
03:03 Overview
07:19 Unboxing and review
11:28 Installation
18:24 Isolating the programming track
19:07 What Aegis replaces
20:12 Wireless DCC test
24:53 Conclusion
29:37 Thanks and sponsor

[@davewells9242]

Got one of these aegis systems yesterday. Everything went well until it came to pairing the transmitter. I tried numerous times following the handbook and your video, but every time I pressed the pairing button on the base unit all the other led's turned yellow with flashing green on the pair/transmitter leds but nothing else happened. I started an email to dcc concepts asking for help but just before I hit send I thought I'd try one more time (just before midnight) and it worked! What a relief and yes today set it up again and it's still going.

[@mels1811]

Brilliant video Jenny

[@grrfy]

Hi Jenny, just noticed your switch/point levers, they look really cool !

[@user-qn1vz2ly4r]

Love your layout 😊

[@damianinCanadaTT-OO]

I’m going down the HMDCC/HM7000 route with HM6010 for accessories. Happy with that on an iPad

[@lindsaybancroft4629]

Great video thanks Jenny 👍

[@criminal__8615]

first, would love for you to do a track layout video of your setup

[@martyn6792]

Not a modeller myself but looks to be a useful piece of kit

[@stuartwright2358]

Interesting web cast , just to correct a statement there are numerous systems in which the NCE powercab can be used with a WiFi module to run your layout using an iPad, iPhone or android phone. I use The NCE powercab with WiFi Trax WiFi module , using WiFi throttle or engine driver which can be loaded on your phone or iPad. This is more versatile as you can roam without any attachments to your body , and as it fits in the hand more user friendly that the NCE throttle . Full function of your trains accessories and considerably cheaper.

[@williamhawkins-vx6sq]

Hi Jenny, as an alternative I use JMRI on a computer with WIThrotle on my iPad which is totally wireless Other than the locket connecter from my digitrax controller to the computer which cost about £50 the other programme were completely free

[@csxrensville5105]

I use a Raspberry Pi running JMRI to run my layout on WiFi.

[@wamgoc]

Thanks for the rundown! I don’t use an NCE, but do use ESP for changing the points on our club N Gauge layout!
Wonder how much range you get with the handset?

[@paulmacey9084]

.thank you for all your unboxing reviews . I have watch many of them and found them really helpful .
I have been put off of getting the dcc concepts esp because of wiring it up but listening to you has helped me. I am going to order one today and tell them it was because of your review many thanks for all your help please keep the reviews going

[@notsosaltyseadog102]

This all sounds very complicated. If I try DCC it's definitely going to be via hm7000. I see why this new interface from Hornby is such a game changer

[@josefbuckland]

That curly cord between the controller and blue esp thing is that like the antenna to make it wire free ?

[@d34no.g29]

Something that’s been available for a while with alternative DCC systems like the ROCO Z21. Granted this is as you say for those that already use a power cab etc.

[@eprohoda]

how u doing?- Jennifer!you did incredible unboxing, sleep well. 🤘

[@hawkeye4184]

Does it have any advantages over a Digitrax radio-controlled system?

[@Madonsteamrailways]

Does it work with another control system? Mine is the ANEMODEL LD101 rather than the NCE Powercab. It has identical connections, but would it work on the Aegis?

[@patrickdavey7492]

Interesting video Jenny but am afraid you lost me after a few minutes........ I looked at the TMC link for the ESP Ψ Aegis and saw the price was over £400.00.....
Really enjoy your videos though!

[@JenniferEKirk]

It's not a cheap system, I'll grant you that. Still, it's a good choice if you want wireless control over a big layout.

[@GregPalmer1000]

Aegis also a name for Lockheed_Martin naval weapons systems