Hi Dave, Lou,
Dave, I understand what you are saying, but the problem is still
evident even though I am using the "DCC Signal Decoder" option for
the signal heads and just trying to employ some simple logix
commands. I did try using the signal mast "Signal Head Controlled
Mast" option, amongst others and always got to the same point,
that is, signals would miss updates - somewhat randomly. Could be
any of three aspects.
I could always update any given signal manually from the JMRI
interface on my PC screen, no problem. But getting the signals to
update absolutely reliably on the layout via the sensors/AIUs as
the train moved around...nope! The JMRI screen would update and
tell me "Signal 'x' is green' but on the layout it might have
stayed at 'caution' or 'danger'.
I also noted that the more signal I added, the more likely I was
to get update failures [not always the same signal either]. So
random.
Nimble
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On 3/05/2025 1:13 am, Dave Sand wrote:
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Lou,
The Light-It does support the NMRA Signal Decoder standard.
?This is supported in JMRI by using the "DCC Signal Decoder"
option for the signal heads. ?You do need to modify some of the
appearance numbers if using appearances other than red, yellow
and green.
I suspect the problem might occur when using the signal mast
"Signal Head Controlled Mast" option to combine multiple signal
heads. ?For example, changing a two head mast aspect from Clear
to Diverging Clear requires two signal head appearance commands.
?
Dave Sand
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Subject: Re: [jmriusers] NCE ProCab- Light-it as signal
decoder - Simultaneous commands #nce
Date: Friday, May 02, 2025 8:10 AM
Thank you for the invitation!
before you go chewing out NCE, try to remember that the
signal decoder are built without any sort of compatibility or
NMRA standard to meet.?
?
The light-it decoder is intended to be used with a handheld
NCE throttle and when it is, it works well. at no point was it
designed to interface with JMRI and I would imagine not
designed to accept the commands as JMRI. When we start
interfacing third-party hardware with other third-party
hardware and it doesn¡¯t work, as frustrating
as it is, we should not blame the manufacturer. We should
blame the standard.?
I held onto my light, it decoders and will
use them as accessory lighting for buildings streets, etc.
?
Lou
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