02-06-2009, 02:24 PM
Again, I don't know the specifics of the Prodigy wireless, but I have seen some prices at $599 for it...? After a google, I see that Tony's has it list for $599, but is selling for $349 --> <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.tonystrains.com/products/mrc_components.htm">http://www.tonystrains.com/products/mrc_components.htm</a><!-- m -->
My wireless set up with Digitrax is not that far off, and I have had it for a few years now. It includes a Zephyr (under CAN$200) which handles all the programming/readback needs, a UT-4R wireless throttle (~CAN$120 at the time I bought it), and a wireless receiver at the club
(UR-91 - wireless US$115).
Alternatively, you can use InfraRed wireless, which is not as good, but still perfectly acceptable if you create good lines of sight to the receiver. Then you are looking at whatever base system you want, plus receiver UR-90 (for InfraRed US$45) and a tethered throttle (UT-4 = US$65) that can be used untethered with IR. Note that all Digitrax's "non-radio" throttles are IR capable.
:hey: Prodigy was not available when I started all this... 
Back to the connections question - Other options:
Cinch-Jones plugs are a standard for some modules, but can be hard to find, and expensive.
I would avoid any sort of common wiring solution, such as plugs or sockets used with household wiring, in acse someone plugs the wrong thing into the wall, and sends 120V instead of 12V to your trains.
Hope that helps,
Andrew
My wireless set up with Digitrax is not that far off, and I have had it for a few years now. It includes a Zephyr (under CAN$200) which handles all the programming/readback needs, a UT-4R wireless throttle (~CAN$120 at the time I bought it), and a wireless receiver at the club
(UR-91 - wireless US$115).Alternatively, you can use InfraRed wireless, which is not as good, but still perfectly acceptable if you create good lines of sight to the receiver. Then you are looking at whatever base system you want, plus receiver UR-90 (for InfraRed US$45) and a tethered throttle (UT-4 = US$65) that can be used untethered with IR. Note that all Digitrax's "non-radio" throttles are IR capable.
:hey: Prodigy was not available when I started all this...
Back to the connections question - Other options:
Cinch-Jones plugs are a standard for some modules, but can be hard to find, and expensive.
I would avoid any sort of common wiring solution, such as plugs or sockets used with household wiring, in acse someone plugs the wrong thing into the wall, and sends 120V instead of 12V to your trains.
Hope that helps,
Andrew