This looks really good. I suspect it may have more than the regular MultiMaus as the price for the handsets is a bit higher. But it seems a good deal getting the computer control software too. L0ook forward to hearing more.
Roco MultiMAUS Pro - Wireless
Roco have announced a wireless MultiMAUS.
The advance information we have from Roco is in German so the details are a bit sketchy. It looks like a complete starter system comprising the base unit/amplifier, Rocomotion software & the first handset (which looks like the wired Multimaus, except that it's blue) has a RRP of 399.00 euro, with extra handsets for 199.00 euro.
It look very much like a radio system & not IR.
I'll post more details when I get the English version catalogue (probably in a few days).
UPDATE: Info and links to product, a couple of posts down.
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For those that can't see the English:
multiMAUSPRO
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multiMAUSPRO "the new standard in model railway controls"
Since its market launch a few years ago, multiMAUS has become a standard for digitally-controlled model railways. Its ease of use, attractive price and, last but not least, its ergonomic shape have already won the hearts of many model railway fans.
Now Roco is setting a new standard with multiMAUSPRO. This unique combination of cutting-edge wireless communications and the newlydeveloped multiZENTRALEPRO control unit shows how seriously Roco's development team takes its customers needs. Simply follow your train without losing control of the rest of your layout or of the other trains running on it. Use the new route controls to define routes more or less as you travel by. Drive a model double-heading train, just like the real thing, while looking at it directly and without having to remain seated at the central controls.
The handy multiMAUS format has been retained, together with the simple, intuitive user interface and the attractive price. And you know that you will be able to use it for many years to come thanks to its update compatibilities.
* Controls for up to 9999 locomotives, 1024 turn-outs and solenoid-operated articles
* Wireless in accordance with digital communications standard IEEE 802.15.4
* Extensive effective radius. The digital communications standard ensures a good connection to your multiZENTRALEPRO at all times
* Single-handed operation, for both right-handed and left-handed people
* Double-heading. Simultaneous control of two locomotives pulling the same train
* Routing control. Miniature layout mimic diagram in your multiMAUSPRO
* Ergonomic for both young and old
* Clearly legible display
* Brightness control for display background illumination
* Off-the-shelf batteries or accumulators (3xAAA))
* Long battery life thanks to energy-saving mode
* Low-battery warning
Price: 199,00 Euros
multiMAUSPRO
preproduction sample image
multiMAUSPRO "the new standard in model railway controls"
Since its market launch a few years ago, multiMAUS has become a standard for digitally-controlled model railways. Its ease of use, attractive price and, last but not least, its ergonomic shape have already won the hearts of many model railway fans.
Now Roco is setting a new standard with multiMAUSPRO. This unique combination of cutting-edge wireless communications and the newlydeveloped multiZENTRALEPRO control unit shows how seriously Roco's development team takes its customers needs. Simply follow your train without losing control of the rest of your layout or of the other trains running on it. Use the new route controls to define routes more or less as you travel by. Drive a model double-heading train, just like the real thing, while looking at it directly and without having to remain seated at the central controls.
The handy multiMAUS format has been retained, together with the simple, intuitive user interface and the attractive price. And you know that you will be able to use it for many years to come thanks to its update compatibilities.
* Controls for up to 9999 locomotives, 1024 turn-outs and solenoid-operated articles
* Wireless in accordance with digital communications standard IEEE 802.15.4
* Extensive effective radius. The digital communications standard ensures a good connection to your multiZENTRALEPRO at all times
* Single-handed operation, for both right-handed and left-handed people
* Double-heading. Simultaneous control of two locomotives pulling the same train
* Routing control. Miniature layout mimic diagram in your multiMAUSPRO
* Ergonomic for both young and old
* Clearly legible display
* Brightness control for display background illumination
* Off-the-shelf batteries or accumulators (3xAAA))
* Long battery life thanks to energy-saving mode
* Low-battery warning
Price: 199,00 Euros
I do wonder what havoc will occur when multiple layouts at exhibitions are trying to use similar (or identical) wireless radio based DCC systems!
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This is not specific to Roco, but once the channels are all used up it could be quite amusing.
Do we know whether these systems choose their channels randomly, or will someone have to control it at such an event as is done for standard R/C equipment?
This is not specific to Roco, but once the channels are all used up it could be quite amusing.
Do we know whether these systems choose their channels randomly, or will someone have to control it at such an event as is done for standard R/C equipment?
QUOTE (Gordon H @ 14 Jan 2008, 21:58) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I do wonder what havoc will occur when multiple layouts at exhibitions are trying to use similar (or identical) wireless radio based DCC systems!
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***Its a good question Gordon - there have certainly been conflicts at larger US events where layouts with lots of radio handsets were adjacent to each other.... system by system it is handled a bit differently I think.
Worthy of a bit of questioning on one of the US or EU based forums I think...
Richard
DCCconcepts
***Its a good question Gordon - there have certainly been conflicts at larger US events where layouts with lots of radio handsets were adjacent to each other.... system by system it is handled a bit differently I think.
Worthy of a bit of questioning on one of the US or EU based forums I think...
Richard
DCCconcepts
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QUOTE (Gordon H @ 14 Jan 2008, 23:58) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I do wonder what havoc will occur when multiple layouts at exhibitions are trying to use similar (or identical) wireless radio based DCC systems!
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This is not specific to Roco, but once the channels are all used up it could be quite amusing.
Do we know whether these systems choose their channels randomly, or will someone have to control it at such an event as is done for standard R/C equipment?
You could have such a laugh with that if you took your own radio controller down to a exhibition.
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This is not specific to Roco, but once the channels are all used up it could be quite amusing.
Do we know whether these systems choose their channels randomly, or will someone have to control it at such an event as is done for standard R/C equipment?
You could have such a laugh with that if you took your own radio controller down to a exhibition.
There'll be lots of murders, just like on CSI. 
If problems do occur in an exhibition, then there is a very simple solution. Plug in a tethered handset(s) and use that/those instead.
All these systems have this capability; something that R/C model aicraft and cars don't have
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Basic Dynamis is probably the only system where you can't do this, but adding the Pro Box allows tethered handsets to be used.
With IR there shouldn't be as much of a problem with the limited range available.
All these systems have this capability; something that R/C model aicraft and cars don't have
Basic Dynamis is probably the only system where you can't do this, but adding the Pro Box allows tethered handsets to be used.
With IR there shouldn't be as much of a problem with the limited range available.
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