We have a setup process which guides you through the steps needed. You can get started here: https://www.traintrackr.io/setup
The package contains:
The package contains a USB power cable that you can plug into a computer or old mobile phone charger.
The traintrack board only communicates with 2.4Ghz Wifi networks (and not with 5Ghz networks). Most Wifi networks support 2.4Ghz but if you are having trouble connecting to your network, this could be why.
If a Wifi network requires you to sign in, like at a cafe, then you won't be able to use traintrackr there, as there is no way for the board to sign in to that network.
Check our status page, or see below for our troubleshooting section.
To reconnect your board to the internet you can go through our setup process again.
Yes you can, the main microprocessor is an ESP8266 (esp-12e) which can be programmed like an Arduino through the exposed FTDI connector pins. A USB adapter can be purchaed online for less than $10. We use the Holtek ht16k33 chip to control the LEDs, there are libraries out there that will help get you started.
| Board Showing | Status |
|---|---|
| Board cycling through every light | Board ready for setup, goto https://www.traintrackr.io/setup to get started |
| 1 Single light on | System is booting, this should last for about 5 seconds after you have plugged the board in |
| 2 Flashing lights | System error, please contact us for support |
| 3 Flashing lights | Can't connect to the wifi networ or server. Some wifi networks take longer to connect to, wait 2 minutes. Is your router powered and connected to the internet? If it is then try disconnecting and reconnecting the power to your board. If this doesnt work after 2 or 3 times then try going through the setup process to verify your wifi details |
| 4 Flashing lights | Invalid access key, go through the setup process and verify your access key here |
| 5 Flashing lights | Invalid config, please contact us for support |
| All lights on | Board is in wifi setup mode, click here to go through the setup process, or disconnect and reconnect power to reset board. |
| No lights on | Check our status page to see if we are providing data. Alternatively check your board is powered, or there has been an error. Disconnect and reconnect power to reset board. If no lights show then check power source. Note: At night when no trains are running no lights will be illuminated. |
You can contact us by email on support@traintrackr.io
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