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Hi Mark,?
It sounds like you and I are on a similar path (although it seems like you didn't actually state what the problem is in your original post).?

I'm a DCC greenhorn too and I am using a windows 7 laptop with jmri, a PR4 (properly connected to a programming track) and a Digitrax DCS51 controller and I'm starting with a walthers Proto EMD diesel with factory installed tsunami encoder. After wrangling with com port settings, java versions, jmri versions and the like, I was frustrated by repeated error messages (mostly 301). I decided to remove the computer and PR4 from the equation and went to using only the DCS51. Guess what? I still can't connect to the decoder and get a "d nr" message constantly. At that point I put a different loco on and have the same issue. I'm able to run the engines with the controller and all functions work but I just can't connect when attempting to program. I recently tried a 1k ohm resistor across the power on the programming track (as suggested on the soundtraxx forum) but to no avail.?

The reason I'm posting this to your thread is that i want to mention it may not be a jmri issue. Nevertheless, I'd be super grateful to anyone who can help (as I'm sure you would be too).?

Andy

On Sat, Dec 29, 2018 at 11:56 AM <mvdeschane@...> wrote:
I'm new to the group.? I have downloaded the software and watched the 5 videos that the DCC Guy has posted at his website and other JMRI Decoder Pro videos where I can find them.? So, I have attempted programming new and older locomotives using decoder Pro.? When I have done so, I have used "Direct" as the mode.? To further give you information:? I'm using a separate Programming Track that I can use here at my computer.? The computer is hooked to the programming track via a Digitrax PR-4.? The lights on the PR-4 light up, when I plug in the USB cord and I also plug in its' power cord.? I don't have my computer in the basement where the layout is, so the separate programming track is how I have to do this.

I realize that I am not giving adequate information to ascertain a fix, as I don't know enough to give you that, all I can do is describe what happens.? I go through the program per the DCC Guys instructions.? When done, I take the locomotive down to the layout and attempt to run.? Nothing happens, no lights and no forward or reverse movement!?

I understand because of my lack of even knowing what to ask you, your abilities to help me are limited.? Can you make suggestions on what to check?

Thank you for your time!

Mark?

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