New input voltage range for the Simple Critter Controls.

 Same 7-20 volt range for use with 3 or 4 cell Lithium-Ion battery packs (11.1V,14.8V)
 New 12-25 volt range for use with 4 to 6 cell Lithium-Ion battery packs (14.8V,18.5V,22.2V)

Back by popular demand, the Enhanced Critter Control provides the auto-reversing trolley mode not available with the Magnetic Critter Control.

For those not familiar, the Enhanced Critter Control is a semi-automatic control board. Controls are via a simple push button/rotary speed switch. Just press the button and it accels up to speed. Track magnets and a reed switch facilitate automated station stops and back 'n forth trolley operation.

As we continue to refine and improve our product line, older products get replaced with the new. The Basic Critter Control, and Enhanced Critter Controls are going by the wayside (for now anyway) in favor of the new Magnetic Critter Control. The Basic RailBoss Hobby, which shared the same circuit board will also no longer be available. But we will continue to provide the RailBoss Plus Hobby for those of you that already own and like to use hobby stick radios. The new RailBoss 4 system uses a small hand-held transmitter.

We are still very capable and willing to support our discontinued products for as long as you continue to use them!

After years of operating our line of Critter Controls, a few thoughts came to mind ...
Most of our "operations" are just continuous running. We always run at the same speed and direction (forward). All we really need to do is start and stop the loco, and watch it make automated station stops while enjoying a beverage or talking with visitors.

The Magnetic Critter Control meets that criteria. Starting/Stopping is done using a magnet to activate a reed switch hidden under the roof of the cab. So, no need to cut any holes or hide any knobs. The loco will accelerate and decelerate at a controlled rate during manual start/stops and for station stops. Both rate and running speed are user adjustable via pots located on the circuit board. Once adjusted to the desired speeds, there should be no reason to use them again.

Like the Enhanced Critter Control, automated station stops are available via track magnets. The user has the choice of either 100% stops or 50% random stops at power-up.

There is no built-in reverse, but that can easily be added, if desired,  using a DPDT switch in series with the motor output.

The result is a simple to operate, simple to install control, lower cost control that takes up less space.