You can control your Octopus II or III with the Octocoder, a simple stationary DCC decoder.
The board provides connections os you can also connect fascia controllers and LEDs for local control. (Will not work with toggle switches however.)
No CVs to program - just put on the address jumper and issue a turnout command from your throttle to set the address block.
Uses 8 consecutive DCC addresses.
The idea of Digitrains was conceived over the dinner table and grew very slowly as doubts calmed missionary zeal. We finally took the plunge in January 2005 and are fortunate to be dealers for some of the best and most user friendly DCC equipment available.