Thanks Dave, very helpful!
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Bill
On 02/19/2025 12:36 PM EST David Heine via groups.io <dheineww4@...> wrote:
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Bill, Steve, and others,
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I recently received two new Sn3 PBL locos with Blunami decoders factory installed. Essentially Blunamis are a Soundtraxx Tsunami2 DCC decoder with added Bluetooth functionality. The decoder can be powered with either DC or DCC. DC can be from the track or a battery. Soundtraxx says to not use AC. Your Bluetooth enabled device (phone, etc.) with the Blunami app will then connect with the Blunami decoder. When first connected, it will read all the decoder settings, which only takes a few seconds. Mine were already set up for the loco, so I could see which functions were in use and what they were with English labels. It is very easy to change the decoder settings with the app. However, you do need to power cycle the decoder for it to remember the new settings. For use in the app, you can enter a label for the loco; in my case I used "Krell Lumber Co. 54" for one of them. Changing the DCC address is just a matter of typing a new number in the DCC address label. The app will remember your locos, and to select it, you just hit the connect button next to the loco name.?
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I have a DCC controlled layout and I usually prefer controlling?trains with a throttle rather than my phone, so after they are set up, I use a throttle to control it. My favorite throttles are the TCS UWT series WiFi throttles.? However, any programming changes to a Blunami decoder, I use my phone with the Blunami app.
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Dave Heine
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On Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 9:07?AM Mike Swederska via <MikeSscale=
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Hi Bill,
I am not using the Blunami decoders. But, I have been watching the SoundTraxx YouTube videos on the decoder. I recommend that you also watch them. It seems that it¡¯s the best way to go for a new modeler moving to dcc.
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If you were to go with a Blunami decoder you can stay with the DC wiring already installed on your layout. Plus no need for a command station investment or JMRI. Possibly your only investment would be the decoder.?
As I was watching the videos I was thinking of you and anyone else wanting to move into dcc.?
Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
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