On 11 May 2020, at 07:29, abp <andrew_pink58@...> wrote:

?Paul mention about SC1 . from CR Signals .
I got the Train Tech SC1.
Not sure if this will work? on a DR5000 system though?
I can get two aspects working.? When it comes to
Three aspects or with feathers.? That's the main issue .
Plus feedback to computer screen what position shown.
Your name . That I knew someone of the same name as yours in the 1970s UK?
Andrew .

On 11 May 2020, at 06:34, abp <andrew_pink58@...> wrote:

?On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 10:05 PM, andrew whitaker wrote:

Andrew, who are the signals made by? All mine are CR Signals, I’ve 2 with feathers that run off the decoder board from them, the others go through the 4018s, I only did it this way as the feathered ones are on a different base board to the rest and it was easier than running longer wires across board joins.

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Andy

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On 11 May 2020, at 04:56, abp <andrew_pink58@...> wrote:

With locobuffer-N that i have .can you use this with the DR4018 .
Trying to find a accessory decoder? to operate? three aspect signals?
Or do still have to get the DR5000 to operate the system?
Andrew?

?Hi Andrew?
Mine are from CR Signals. from Paul . But I make my own?
I just get the molds from him only .
?yes I have feathers on the signals as well. Been making Y one's to.
This is all new to me what boards would i have to get? An
Thanks Andrew .
Andrew.

On 11 May 2020, at 04:56, abp <andrew_pink58@...> wrote:

?With locobuffer-N that i have .can you use this with the DR4018 .
Trying to find a accessory decoder? to operate? three aspect signals?
Or do still have to get the DR5000 to operate the system?
Andrew?

On 10 May 2020, at 21:21, Iain Morrison <w.iain.morrison@...> wrote:

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I am using the ‘new’ version and I would suggest that if the issue happened at an exhibition then it was probably down to network contention (phones also cause issues as they are broadcasting all the time) as many people have had issues using WiFi at exhibitors - NEC last year was chaotic with people buying up all the wired handsets they could find to get over the WiFi issues

This isn’t a problem at home though :)

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Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 9:14:39 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Digikeijs EN] 4018, Z21 app, and atlas turnout question

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Hi Iain,

Which z21 app are you using the new or old version? I can definitely confirm the point switching not being noticed on one tablet when switched by another as I was running my layout at Calne this year for the first time and with two of us running we found that although locos would show on either tablets, points caught us out several times resulting in derailments.?

Cheers

Andy

On 10 May 2020, at 20:58, Iain Morrison <w.iain.morrison@...> wrote:

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I have multiple controllers and a computer, plus an iPhone and an iPad? doing changes to turnouts and they have never failed to see a change made by another one or got out of sync.

I suggest that this synchronisation issue might be a bit of a myth as it isn't something I have heard other people have issues with either.

Iain Morrison

07767456746

On 10/05/2020 20:49, Rick Norell via groups.io wrote:

Thank you Iain and Andrew for your helpful responses! My original concern was someone throwing a set of points by hand, likely a rare event but could happen with young children. You both brought up a greater concern, multiple operators throwing switches that may/may not show each tablet. Not a deal breaker but something needs to be considered during operation. I'll mostly be a lone operator so not a major concern. Thanks again!

On Sunday, May 10, 2020, 01:08:46 AM MDT, Iain Morrison <w.iain.morrison@...> wrote:

Rick

What do mean by manually? If you mean someone physically switching the turnout by pushing the blades into another position then that action will not be replayed in the Z21 app.

If you mean manually by using another throttle to switch them e.g. Multimaus then that change would be reflected if the app is active.

If the app isn’t active on the phone or tablet it doesn’t matter how you change the turnouts, the changes will not be shown in the app.

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Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 5:23:52 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [Digikeijs EN] 4018, Z21 app, and atlas turnout question

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I am pleased to see that one can set up a digital control panel on the cell phone with the Z21, DR 4018, and atlas turnouts.? Do the Z21 and DR4018 indicate the correct turnout position if the turnout is operated manually rather than with the app + 4018?? I would expect to do turnout control with the throttle but someone may move a turnout manually...

On 10 May 2020, at 20:58, Iain Morrison <w.iain.morrison@...> wrote:

?

I have multiple controllers and a computer, plus an iPhone and an iPad? doing changes to turnouts and they have never failed to see a change made by another one or got out of sync.

I suggest that this synchronisation issue might be a bit of a myth as it isn't something I have heard other people have issues with either.

Iain Morrison

07767456746

On 10/05/2020 20:49, Rick Norell via groups.io wrote:

Thank you Iain and Andrew for your helpful responses! My original concern was someone throwing a set of points by hand, likely a rare event but could happen with young children. You both brought up a greater concern, multiple operators throwing switches that may/may not show each tablet. Not a deal breaker but something needs to be considered during operation. I'll mostly be a lone operator so not a major concern. Thanks again!

On Sunday, May 10, 2020, 01:08:46 AM MDT, Iain Morrison <w.iain.morrison@...> wrote:

Rick

What do mean by manually? If you mean someone physically switching the turnout by pushing the blades into another position then that action will not be replayed in the Z21 app.

If you mean manually by using another throttle to switch them e.g. Multimaus then that change would be reflected if the app is active.

If the app isn’t active on the phone or tablet it doesn’t matter how you change the turnouts, the changes will not be shown in the app.

Get

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Rick Norell via groups.io <ricknorell@...>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 5:23:52 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [Digikeijs EN] 4018, Z21 app, and atlas turnout question

?

I am pleased to see that one can set up a digital control panel on the cell phone with the Z21, DR 4018, and atlas turnouts.? Do the Z21 and DR4018 indicate the correct turnout position if the turnout is operated manually rather than with the app + 4018?? I would expect to do turnout control with the throttle but someone may move a turnout manually...

On 10 May 2020, at 08:08, Iain Morrison <w.iain.morrison@...> wrote:

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Rick

What do mean by manually? If you mean someone physically switching the turnout by pushing the blades into another position then that action will not be replayed in the Z21 app.

If you mean manually by using another throttle to switch them e.g. Multimaus then that change would be reflected if the app is active.

If the app isn’t active on the phone or tablet it doesn’t matter how you change the turnouts, the changes will not be shown in the app.

Get

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Rick Norell via groups.io <ricknorell@...>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 5:23:52 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [Digikeijs EN] 4018, Z21 app, and atlas turnout question

?

I am pleased to see that one can set up a digital control panel on the cell phone with the Z21, DR 4018, and atlas turnouts.? Do the Z21 and DR4018 indicate the correct turnout position if the turnout is operated manually rather than with the app + 4018?? I would expect to do turnout control with the throttle but someone may move a turnout manually...