A couple years ago I replaced my computer. There was nothing wrong with the old one it just would not run some of the new software. In the past at work I had on a number of occasions re-purposed older computers to use in situations where the program applications being run were limited so I thought why not do the same with this old computer. The computer and monitor had been collecting dust in a corner of the train room while I was waiting to decide where to set it up.
The space under the DCC drawer was the perfect spot to set up the computer as it was right next to the work bench.
I made a shelf supported by a pair of steel brackets for the computer and monitor and added one of those pull out keyboard trays.
This train room computer will be primarily used for running JMRI Decoder Pro to program locomotive decoders and possibly experiment with some layout control in the future. I will also use it to program Arduino micro controllers. Up to now I have been doing the Arduino programming in the house and then bringing the Arduino back to the train room to try it out. This was rather inconvenient so this will be a big improvement.
Very cool.
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