Cloud App
The Cloud app is the administration hub for managing your DCC-EX layout. Configure locomotives, turnouts, routes, effects, signals, and connected devices from a centralized dashboard.
Key Features
- Dashboard — Overview of layout status, connected devices, and system health
- Roster Management — Add, edit, and organize locomotives with custom names, addresses, and function mappings
- Turnout Configuration — Define turnouts with DCC addresses and friendly labels
- Route Builder — Create routes that set multiple turnouts in sequence
- Effects Management — Configure sound effects, lights, and animations
- Signal Wiring — Set up signal aspects and output pin mappings
- Sensor Management — Configure sensors and automation rules
- Device Management — Monitor and configure connected hardware devices
- DCC-EX Console — Direct command-line access to the DCC-EX command station
- Settings — Layout settings, user profile, and billing
Screenshots
Dashboard

Roster

Turnouts

Routes

Effects

Signals

Devices

DCC-EX Console

Settings

Technical Details
- Framework: Vue 3 with Composition API
- State: Firebase Firestore via VueFire
- Auth: Firebase Auth with onboarding wizard and layout approval flow
- Routing: Vue Router 4 with meta-based guard chain
- Port: 3011 (development)