Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Engine Driver Throttle since it was posted on our website on 2015-04-25.
The latest version is 2.36.177 and it was updated on soft112.com on 01 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 2.36.177
posted on 2024-02-27
> option to retain data on uninstall (Android 10+)
> support for DCC-EX individual track/district power control
> support for Auto selection of DCC-EX Native Protocol. (Server name must contain "DCCEX" or "DCC-EX".)
> support for additional DCC-EX Track Types: AUTO, EXT, BOOST
> Update to jmdns-3.5.8.jar
> Additional French Translations by Alain Carasso
> numerous UI tweaks
> Permission changes to support API level 33
> new preference to have the Pause button near the Stop button
> remove ANDROID_ID refs
version 2.35.173
posted on 2023-08-29
> New 'Tablet Vertical Left (1-6)' throttle screen layout,
> Option to always use function labels from the server,
> Allow external web view on CSs without web servers,
> Fix for when deleting servers from the recent list,
> Improve Recent Turnouts state display and toggling,
> Support for Modes A & C on the MagicSee R1 gamepads,
> Additional options for Mocute gamepads,
> Some fixes for DCC-EX,
> Additional option and bug fix for Consist Follow Function feature
version 2.34.163
posted on 2023-03-06
> Better sorting of Turnout list,
> Fix Android Game mode for gamepads
> Support USB volume dials as gamepad type
> Pref for 2nd press of gamepad Stop button
> Prevent some crashes reported to Play Store
> DCC-EX Direct-Connect Only:
> Option to use native DCC-EX protocol
> Read and write CVs
> Issue DCC-EX commands
> Control Track Manager feature
> Correct touch misalignment on vertical throttles
> Use Backup by Google One to save/restore Prefs and settings
> Fix activity transitions
version 2.31.139
posted on 2022-03-17
> 'In Device' loco sounds (first two throttles only).
> Support longer text on Route buttons.
> Move to Scoped Storage. (Enforced by Google for Android 11.) Engine Driver's data files are now stored in ../Android/data/jmri.enginedriver/files
> Update target API from 29 to 30
> Improvements when switching layouts in the preference screens
> 'Limit Speed' and 'Pause' added to the Horizontal Layouts
> Show roster lists from unknown servers
version 2.30.133
posted on 2021-11-11
> New Horizontal switching/shunting throttle layout
> Toolbar can be used for left and right swipes
> Option for left and right swipes only on toolbar
> Toolbar, eStop added to all screens
> Option to disable the audible alert when app sent to background
> Children's Timer fixes and enhancements
> hide "Server Roster" if server doesn't support rosters.
> Fixes to the 'Special' Consist follow functions
> Fixes for Switching layout not updating correctly
> avoid crashes reported to Play Store
version 2.29.127
posted on 2021-04-05
> enforce minimum spacing on most outgoing messages
> increase minimum message spacing for LnWi
> update regex to handle LnWi hex ids
> Support for Request Loco ID (DCC-EX-only)
> Haptic feedback on sliders (optional)
> avoid IndexOutOfBoundsException, NPEs and IllegalArgumentException reported to Play Store
Additional French translations by Alain Carasso
version 2.28.123
posted on 2021-02-08
> Option to display 1-4 functions on the 'Simple' Throttle layout,
> add "discovered" server for DCC-EX access point,
> update ESU Mobile Control II support for newest devices,
> New 'Special' consist function following option,
> Fixes for 'Complex' string matching consist function following option,
> Pref for timestamp on log entries,
> Pref to disable the sound and vibrate on disconnect,
> change VN connect timeout to explicitly check for version,
> prevent crashes reported to Play Store
version 2.26.115
posted on 2020-10-30
> Use wifi connection unless Allow Mobile Data option selected
> Swipe down options same as swipe up
> Additional background layout options
> Menu Button to show/hide the Throttle Web View
> Add Web to swipe list
> Pause for vertical throttles. Slows loco to zero, press again for prev speed.
> Pause and Limit Speed options for gamepads
> Multiple heartbeat changes
> Several Web changes
> Additional gamepad type - Utopia 360
> Add server info to About page
> Fix crashes reported to Play Store
version 2.25.107
posted on 2020-06-06
> Three new switching throttle layouts
> Remember recent consists
> Remember recent turnouts
> Button to toggle throttle layouts
> Option for background image on Throttle
> Sound and vibrate on disconnect
> Longpress on webview now reloads
> Improved preferences, swipes, restart, heartbeat, server comms
> Catalan, Spanish and French translations
> Prevent several crashes reported to Play Console
> Numerous tweaks in appearance and performance
version 2.24.93
posted on 2019-07-07
* Option to show/hide advanced preferences. Advanced preferences are hidden by default
* Entering colon (":") into the host field changes focus to the port field
* Long press on an entry in the Recent Locos List removes it from the list
* Recent Locos List shows the icon from the roster if found
* Show tick marks on vertical sliders, with option to disable
* fix bug when returning from web view
* prevent several crashes reported to Play Console
* enable clear text in webview
version 2.12
posted on 2016-05-16
only send estop for active throttles,,new prefs to exclude Routes and Turnouts in swipe list,,new pref to hide turnouts/routes if no user name,,only send Horn, Bell and Headlight functions to lead loco in Engine Driver consist.
version 1.5
posted on 2011-04-26
Several fixes and updates
