DCC - Electrical
MTH F3-A is silent
Hi everyone. I recently took delivery of an MT F3-A. I have been in the process of laying the track for my new railroad. I have been using the F3-A to test the track as it goes along. Some few days ago, it started up in silent mode. I have tried F3 to start up the sound but I can see that it is responding to any DCC commands except for forward/back. No sound, no lights, no bells or whistles.
My first module - The BIG test
So having completed the wiring of the module it was time for the Big Boy test.
I hooked up my Roco Z21 system, whipped out my iPhone, added a new loco and voila...it worked perfectly!
Even my 22" curve was ok.
Next I tried out the Intermountain BNSF ES44AC.
Programing sound decoders
I use a digital LENZ on my layout.
I have more and more trouble to program sound decoder.
I know that I can upgrade to last SW version of Lenz but with the number of hand controls I have it will be expensive.
Someone who can recommend a programming booster and if so, which?
Or can Roco Z21 also fix my problems
Thanks in advance.
Regards Hans Ole
Double Main Tracks to Single Main Track Free Mo Module - Signaling, Control, and Operation
Hi everyone,
I am doing a small shelf layout but wanted to experiment with signaling. I plan to do a free mo module (3' long) modeling a location just a mile or two east of Kandiyohi, Minnesota. It is now BNSF, but was originally Great Northern. It is CTC-operated and is set up with two main tracks (operation in both directions) converging into a single main track. My question has several parts:
Colorado Front Range - How to build a control panel on JMRI: Panel Editor
Every wonder how to build a control panel in JMRI, or what it would take to get my computer to control my turnouts or for that madder anything. We here is a simple How to Video on Panel Editor 101 this will at least get you started on a panel and see what it will take and maybe open your eye to the possibilities. This is a simple project to get start on.
Hope it helps someone.
Mike
Colorado Front Range Railroad update July 2016 - First JMRI panel
July brings me to the First JMRI control panel so here is the up date. I have a how to do following in a seprate post and video. hope you like the update.
Mike
Problem with Heljan/Walthers DCC Turntable
Hi there. I have a Heljan/Walthers HO/DCC turntable code 89121. It has been in storage for about 12 months. I took it out today and connected it into my new layout. It calibrates fine but when I try and program it, I get an ERR 1.
The manual says that "There is no contact to the bridge. Please try to clean the contacts as described. Please also check the wire-connection."
Digitrax DB150 Question
I am trying to find out what the CONFIG A and CONFIG B inputs are for on the front panel of the DB150. The manual isn't much help or doesn't seem to be.
Thanks in advance,
Al
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