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Hey guys has anyone used the remote software for DCX and what kind of connection did you use?

It requires a serial connection. You'll need a USB to serial adapter. Is not the best piece of software, but it works.

BrentEvans wrote:It requires a serial connection. You'll need a USB to serial adapter. Is not the best piece of software, but it works.

Do you mean one of these??
USB Port to 9-pin Serial RS-232 1 Meter Cable for PC & Mac, For Legacy Devices

that's what I use, yes.

That looks right. Make sure it has drivers to support your operating system, and check what serial port it takes over. Most of the time com1 works best. You can change the port in the hardware config.

Specifications:
Converts a standard 9-pin serial device to a USB port on your computer
Complies with USB Specification v1.1 & USB CDC v1.1
Compatible with USB Spec 2.0
Supports RS232 Serial Interface (standard 9-pin serial)
USB full speed communication and Bus Powered
Single Cable USB to Serial communications
Detects USB suspend condition
Supports Plug & Play specification
Supports Automatic handshake mode
Supports up to 1 Mbps data transfer rate
Support Remote wake-up and power management
Draws power directly from USB
Win 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, VISTA, WIN7 & Macintosh OS 8.6 thru 10.xx
Does NOT work with Mac OS X Leopard or newer