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# DCC-EX interface configuration
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This page describes how to configure a DCC-EX command station in Traintastic.
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!!! tip
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The DCC-EX command stations can be added using the **setup wizard**, which guides you through the process step by step.
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See [Quick start: Connect to your command station](../../quickstart/command-station.md) for details.
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## Supported connection types
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DCC-EX command stations can be connected to Traintastic in two ways:
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- **Serial (RS-232/USB)** – Direct cable connection, typically via USB or a USB-to-Serial adapter.
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- **Network (TCP/IP)** – Connection over Ethernet or Wi-Fi using the DCC-EX network protocol.
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## Connection settings
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Depending on the connection type, the following options are available:
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### Serial connections
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- **Device** – Path to the serial device (e.g., `COM3` on Windows or `/dev/ttyUSB0` on Linux).
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- **Baudrate** – Communication speed, must match the DCC-EX configuration.
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### Network connections
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- **Hostname** – IP address or hostname of the DCC-EX.
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- **Port** – TCP port number, must match the DCC-EX configuration. (default: 2560)
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## DCC-EX settings
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Additional options for fine-tuning behavior:
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### Locomotive control
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- **Speed steps** – Number of DCC speed steps to use for all locomotives.<br>
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Options: 28 or 128 (default: 128).
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### Advanced
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- **Startup delay** – Delay (in milliseconds) between establishing the connection and sending the first command.<br>
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Default: 2500 ms (2.5 seconds).
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### Debugging
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- **Debug log RX/TX** – Log all DCC-EX communication (ascii + description) for debugging purposes.
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!!! tip "Need help or having issues?"
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If you encounter problems while configuring DCC-EX, or if your setup behaves differently than expected, check the [community forum](https://discourse.traintastic.org).
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Sharing your configuration and findings helps others and improves Traintastic.
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