CPnode #1 build log

@James Hughes Feb 22, 2019 Determine how we will connect nodes (screw terminals or JST connectors - screw terminals are more flexible for solid and stranded wire

@James Hughes Feb 25, 2019 Connect to RS485 bus and prove basic communication with JMRI Panel Pro software

@James Hughes Mar 1, 2019 Map cpNode1 electrically. Starting with rear staging east to Long Tunnel

@James Hughes Mar 4, 2019 Start the 18x18 physical node assembly with PC supply

@James Hughes Mar 8, 2019 Finish 4 IOX expander build

@James HughesApr 5, 2019First node finished and ready for mounting at the club. This will support up to 144 IOs for signal control and block detection. Node is done, but waiting for back ordered terminal screws.

@James HughesMar 28, 2019Block detection of middle peninsula blocks wired. I have 2 BDs and we determined to start wiring the West wall first

@James HughesApr 30, 2019Complete JMRI familiarization on signal control

@James Hughes Apr 30, 2019 node 1 signals wires (test development signals, not final signals)

@James Hughes May 31, 2019 Wiring of node 1 completed and reviewed in club layout