Sale!
PXL 20260918
PXL 20260918
Transmitter dims
Isometric
Dimensions v1

RailWave Wireless Locomotive Controller *DEPOSIT*

Original price was: $399.00.Current price is: $100.00.

SALE PRICE IS FOR THE DEPOSIT ONLY
Introductory price is $399
(read DESCRIPTION section below)

6 Button Wireless Transmitter

  • Range 300 feet maximum
  • Speed (fine resolution smooth speed changes)
  • Horn (press and hold button to honk)
  • Bell (press & release for ON; press & release for OFF; bell pulse and timing is programmable)
  • Sound (press & release for ON; press & release for OFF)
  • Direction (press & release to toggle between Forward and Reverse)
  • Lights (press & release to toggle between HIGH and LOW; hold for 2 seconds for OFF)
  • Brake or Auxiliary (press & release for ON; press & release for OFF)
  • Up to 3 locomotives together or separately. (Hold HORN, BELL, or SOUND button at power up to select locomotive)
  • Built in rechargeable lithium battery (USB-C charger)
  • Hand strap so you don’t drop the transmitter while controlling your locomotive
  • Built in Wifi Access Point & web page server for configuration of various options. Compatible with all WiFi capable devices such as Android, iPhone, laptops, Chromebooks, etc.
  • Built-in hardware test mode. Buttons, LEDs, and the potentiometer can be checked for proper functionality.
  • Can control optional accessories like wireless lights and brake controllers.

Wireless Receiver

  • Compatible with 12, 24, and 36 volt lead acid and lithium (LiFePO4) batteries
  • Output options
    • Serial communication for Sabertooth 2×32
    • Serial communication for Syren 50 (for $5 more, the Sabertooth is better)
    • PWM and Direction for the Cytron 30 and others.
    • other options may be possible, please email.
  • Horn (on,off)
  • Bell (on,off)
  • Sounds (on, off) (this will be expanded in the future)
  • Lights Control (high, low, off)
  • Brake/Auxiliary (on, off)
  • Built in flyback diodes (but we suggest you also use and external one)
  • Electrostatic discharge protection
  • GET HOME mode in case the transmitter is lost or damaged. You can use your Android or iPhone to control the locomotive.
  • Built in Wifi Access Point & web page server for configuration of various options. Compatible with all WiFi capable devices such as Android, iPhone, laptops, Chromebooks, etc.

Other Features

  • Frequency selectable and each frequency has a billion possible codes to pair transmitters and receivers together.
  • Each transmitter and receiver is a 2-way radio in constant communication. If the transmitter no longer communicates with the receiver, the locomotive stops moving within 2 seconds.

Available on backorder

Inventory updated on: October 13, 2026

SKU: RW100 Categories: ,
Heliosure

Description

I’m taking $100 deposits and will fabricate the first build based on those orders. The introductory price is $399. This is very dedicated and optimized train controller. For demonstrations in Los Angeles, please email me.

I’ve been a professional new product engineer for 30 years and have a degree in mechanical engineering with an emphasis in electro-mechanical design. I’ve designed for military, entertainment, commercial, and industrial applications. Most products required an excess of  10 year life spans. Robustness is built into every aspect of the product while maintaining an affordable price. Yes, it could be cheaper just as well as it could cost more than double.

Delivery Timeline
The Railwave receiver design has been sent to printed circuit board assembler (10-2-26). The transmitter won’t be sent to the printed circuit board assembler for another 1-2 weeks. I will hand build transmitters for whoever wants one in October.  Please email me.

Enclosures
All enclosures are 3D printed. Color will likely be some gray/charcoal/silver color with contrasting letters. I will be refining the printing process later on to improve surface finish. Current builds are ABS material that are rugged and heat resistant. ASA is another option is that is a improvement to ABS in regards to UV and chemical resistance.

Custom color options may be available if you email me.
ABS Colors (color availability varies)
Abs colors
Motor Driver (not sold by us)
I don’t have any affiliation with these manufacturers or resellers. This is just my opinion on what worked for our locomotives.

You need a motor driver to drive the motors forward, reverse and control speed. The Railwave receiver tells the motor driver what to do as well as control the accessories (lights, horn, bell, etc)

I prefer the Sabertooth 2×32 ($125) from Dimension Engineering but I’ve had no issues with the Cytron 30 ($39) for lower power locomotives and they are much cheaper. I don’t recommend the Syren 50 due to it’s lack of loss-of-data safety shut-off but this wireless controller does support it.

12 volt accessories from your 24 volt battery bank
Folks sometimes use one battery to power their 12 volt accessories and 24 volts to their motor driver but the better way is to run a DC-DC converter so the batteries are discharged evenly. A 240W (20 amp) converter is under $17.


Nilight 24V to 12V Voltage Step Down Reducer DC-DC Converter 240W 20A
(not an endorsement; it’s just an example)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYQ8X29T

Brand

Heliosure

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “RailWave Wireless Locomotive Controller *DEPOSIT*”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *