Re: JMRI Decoder Pro, EasyDCC, and SoundTraxx

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Don

If you have the latest Soundtraxx Tsunami 2 you do NOT need the PTB 100. Easydcc has NO problems programming the higher numbers.

My system uses the 1998 Command Station with the V629 firmware.

To program the old Tsunami you can use the PTB 100 but the PowerPax unit works better with the older Command Station.

Gerry

On 28/07/2019 1:52 pm, Don Weigt wrote:

I hope this will be an easy question to answer.

I'm about to get my first SoundTraxx decoder. I have an EasyDCC system, with the kit built command station and upgrade from long ago that converted it to four digit addresses. Is anyone else using this combination? Will Decoder Pro work through my EasyDCC command station equipped with a SoundTraxx PTB-100 to program sound CVs, with CV numbers over 100, and a few over 200?

Don Weigt
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JMRI Decoder Pro, EasyDCC, and SoundTraxx

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I hope this will be an easy question to answer.

I'm about to get my first SoundTraxx decoder. I have an EasyDCC system, with the kit built command station and upgrade from long ago that converted it to four digit addresses. Is anyone else using this combination? Will Decoder Pro work through my EasyDCC command station equipped with a SoundTraxx PTB-100 to program sound CVs, with CV numbers over 100, and a few over 200?

Don Weigt
Connecticut, USA

Re: Test version 4.17.2 of JMRI/DecoderPro is available for download

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Disclaimer:  I know nothing about jmrix stuff and don’t have CMRI so I am using bluetooth as a stand-in.

I am able to get the baud rate in the startup messages to match the baud rate in the profile.xml file.  Since I have no way to actually test anything, I cannot verify my fix but it makes sense to me.  It might not even be a valid fix but should provide a clue to someone knowledgeable in this area.

Dave Sand

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On Jul 27, 2019, at 7:01 PM, Ken Cameron <kcameron@...> wrote:

Nelson,

Could you copy/paste the contents of the profile/profile.xml file? In some
cases the xml gets saved but the baud rate is "" meaning blank, which means
it uses the default rate. If you have tried changing the baud rate and
saving the preferences, does it change the baud rate in the profile.xml
file?

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Re: "Timeout talking to command station" and "Failed to get response from Command Station"

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Thanks to everyone for the help and responses.? ?As I mentioned, a new USB version is on the way and hopefully I'll be back in business in no time.

? -Gerry

Re: "Timeout talking to command station" and "Failed to get response from Command Station"

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Thanks, Dick.? I spoke with your wife this afternoon and ordered a "real" USB version.? Since I bought the one I have in 2006, as your wife said, "You sure got your money's worth out of it."? Indeed I did.

So we'll see how it goes with the new one!

? -Gerry

PS? She told me the "stop an elephant from charging" story.? Perceptive granddaughter!

Re: Test version 4.17.2 of JMRI/DecoderPro is available for download

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Nelson,

Could you copy/paste the contents of the profile/profile.xml file? In some
cases the xml gets saved but the baud rate is "" meaning blank, which means
it uses the default rate. If you have tried changing the baud rate and
saving the preferences, does it change the baud rate in the profile.xml
file?

-Ken Cameron, Member JMRI Dev Team
www.jmri.org
www.fingerlakeslivesteamers.org
www.cnymod.com
www.syracusemodelrr.org

Re: ERROR - PositionableLabel is null! [AWT-EventQueue-0]

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Hi Dave,

Thank you for being available to answer questions and help with problems. I have 3 panels as a single file that I load. I separated them and was able to isolate which panel was the problem. Fortunately I was able to load an older version of the problem panel and all is working.?

The first time I set up my layout with JMRI several years ago I made many learning errors and so am now in the process of redoing everything. Making sure notes and documentation are in order.?

Gary Ratay

Re: Test version 4.17.2 of JMRI/DecoderPro is available for download

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Oh and yes I tried the work-a-rounds.

Re: Test version 4.17.2 of JMRI/DecoderPro is available for download

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Bob:

Doesn't look like it?

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2019-07-27 18:44:20,694 util.Log4JUtil??????????????????????? INFO? - * JMRI log ** [main]

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2019-07-27 18:44:20,713 util.Log4JUtil??????????????????????? INFO? - This log is appended to file: C:\Users\RTC\JMRI\log\messages.log [main]

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2019-07-27 18:44:20,714 util.Log4JUtil??????????????????????? INFO? - This log is stored in file: C:\Users\RTC\JMRI\log\session.log [main]

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2019-07-27 18:44:20,727 apps.Apps???????????????????????????? INFO? - PanelPro version 4.17.2+Re9dde08 starts under Java 1.8.0_211 on Windows 7 amd64 v6.1 at Sat Jul 27 18:44:20 EDT 2019 [main]

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2019-07-27 18:44:23,974 apps.Apps???????????????????????????? INFO? - Starting with profile Railview.3ed315bb [main]

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2019-07-27 18:44:24,163 node.NodeIdentity???????????????????? INFO? - Using jmri-iNWojbotrhNiaa-ivJdVn1-3ed315bb as the JMRI storage identity for profile id 3ed315bb [AWT-EventQueue-0]

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2019-07-27 18:44:25,677 xml.AbstractSerialConnectionConfigXml INFO? - Starting to connect for "C/MRI" [main]

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2019-07-27 18:44:26,144 serialdriver.SerialDriverAdapter????? INFO? - COM4 port opened at 19200 baud with DTR: true RTS: true DSR: true CTS: true? CD: true [main]

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2019-07-27 18:44:26,212 xml.AbstractSerialConnectionConfigXml INFO? - Starting to connect for "NCE" [main]

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2019-07-27 18:44:26,531 serialdriver.SerialDriverAdapter????? INFO? - NCE COM3 port opened at 9600 baud [main]

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2019-07-27 18:44:26,739 nce.NceConnectionStatus?????????????? INFO? - NCE EPROM revision = 6.2.1 [AWT-EventQueue-0]

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2019-07-27 18:44:29,111 apps.PerformFileModel???????????????? INFO? - Loading file C:\Users\RTC\JMRI\Railview\Railview.xml [main]

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2019-07-27 18:44:36,862 withrottle.FacelessServer???????????? INFO? - Published ZeroConf service for 'railviewhs._withrottle._tcp.local.' on 192.168.3.25:1050 [WiThrottleServer]

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2019-07-27 18:44:39,414 withrottle.FacelessServer???????????? INFO? - Published ZeroConf service for 'railviewhs._withrottle._tcp.local.' on fe80:0:0:0:605e:8dd0:ff99:9e97%eth3:1050 [WiThrottleServer]

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2019-07-27 18:44:39,415 withrottle.FacelessServer???????????? INFO? - Creating new WiThrottle DeviceServer(socket) on port 1050, waiting for incoming connection... [WiThrottleServer]

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2019-07-27 18:44:45,286 audio.JoalAudioFactory??????????????? INFO? - Initialised JOAL using OpenAL: vendor - OpenAL Community version - 1.1 ALSOFT 1.15.1 [AWT-EventQueue-0]

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2019-07-27 18:45:38,128 util.FileUtilSupport????????????????? INFO? - File path program: is C:\Program Files (x86)\JMRI\ [main]

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2019-07-27 18:45:38,129 util.FileUtilSupport????????????????? INFO? - File path preference: is C:\Users\RTC\JMRI\Railview\ [main]

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2019-07-27 18:45:38,131 util.FileUtilSupport????????????????? INFO? - File path profile: is C:\Users\RTC\JMRI\Railview\ [main]

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2019-07-27 18:45:38,133 util.FileUtilSupport????????????????? INFO? - File path settings: is C:\Users\RTC\JMRI\ [main]

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2019-07-27 18:45:38,134 util.FileUtilSupport????????????????? INFO? - File path home: is C:\Users\RTC\ [main]

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2019-07-27 18:45:38,138 util.FileUtilSupport????????????????? INFO? - File path scripts: is C:\Program Files (x86)\JMRI\jython\ [main]

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2019-07-27 18:45:38,782 server.WebServer????????????????????? INFO? - Starting Web Server on port 12080 [WebServer]

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2019-07-27 18:45:40,176 server.WebServer????????????????????? INFO? - Starting ZeroConfService _http._tcp.local for Web Server with properties {path=/, json=5.0.0} [WebServer]

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2019-07-27 18:45:41,400 PanelPro.PanelPro???????????????????? INFO? - Main initialization done [main]

19,200 is better than 9,600 but not what I've set my nodes for which is 57,600

Sorry Guys

Nelson

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Re: Test version 4.17.2 of JMRI/DecoderPro is available for download

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On Sat, Jul 27, 2019 at 08:16 AM, Bob Jacobsen wrote:

On Jul 27, 2019, at 7:11 AM, Nelson <nelson.allison@...> wrote:

Has the CMR/I Net baud speed bug been fixed?
I think so:

Bob

Just tried it on my Linux CMRI setup and unfortunately it's a no go for me. Same issues I had before. I've got a ticket open on this at Git Hub so I'll post what I have over there.

Thanks,
John Lang

Re: "Timeout talking to command station" and "Failed to get response from Command Station"

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Gerry,

If it really is a LocoBuffer-II (9 pin serial) and came packaged from us (RR-CirKits) with a transparent blue USB to Serial adapter, then you need the drivers found at not the original drivers that came with the unit. They were for older machines. The above drivers will show up as a serial adapter in the Device Manager, not as a LocoBuffer-II.

Also be sure to chose LocoBuffer-II in the JMRI selections, NOT LocoBuffer-USB.

Dick :)

On 7/26/2019 11:56 PM, Gerry Leone wrote:

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Several months ago, JMRI, LocoBuffer II-USB and my Digitrax Command Stations were working just fine to program locos.? The only thing that I know changed was that the computer got a Windows update or two.

The setup:? I have both a Digitrax DCS100 and DB 150.? The 100 runs the layout; the 150 is used solely for loco programming.? I have a stand-alone track here on my desk for programming and never program on the layout.? I'm running JMRI 4.14 on Win 10, Java version 1.8.0_221 on each of two computers (desktop and laptop).? I have a LocoBufferII-USB that's been plugged into the same USB port constantly so I can run JMRI Ops without having to stop and plug it in.

The problem: whenever I try to send a proramming sheet to the loco -- either in "on the main" or "programming track" I'm getting a "Timeout talking to command station (306)" error.? Whenever I try to open a JMRI throttle, I get a "Failed to get response from command station" error.

What I've tried:
- Uninstalled previous version of JMRI, downloaded 4.14, installed it
- Uninstalled Java, downloaded new one, reinstalled it.
- Uninstalled LocoBuffer via Device Manager, downloaded drivers from RRCir-Kits, and reinstalled it.
- When I "Monitor LocoNet," I get no LocoNet traffic on the screen when I'm on my desktop computer even though the screens say I'm connected to COM 3, and the connection message at the bottom of the programming screens is green and says I'm connected.? HOWEVER I do get LocoNet traffic on the screen when I'm on the laptop on COM 4.? That, too, says I'm successfully connected.
- I've tried programming the loco from each of the computers and still get the "Timeout" error.
- I've tried programming the loco with each of the command stations and still get the "Timeout" error
- I've tried programming a different loco (one that I'd successfully used this same setup to program before) and still get the "Timeout" error.
- I've tried 4 different cords that link the LocoBuffer to the command station and get the "Timeout" error with all of them (I know at least one of them works because I robbed it from my layout for this test, and it's a "reversing" cord).
- I'm able to program the loco manually successfully using my DT400, and am able to read back CVs on the DT400 when using the DCS100

To me, it almost sounds like the LocoBuffer or both of the command stations went bad, but you folks know a TON more than I do, so any help or suggestions would be appreciated.? Thanks.

Re: Test version 4.17.2 of JMRI/DecoderPro is available for download

Jon Miller

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On 7/27/2019 9:54 AM, Bob Jacobsen wrote:

You should be able to put the JMRI 4.7.2 installer on a thumbdrive and run it on that machine. No need to load a previous version.

??? OK.? Just did that.? Loaded flawlessly and everything appears to be OK.? Will play later but just can't get by without a real mouse.? Getting to old.

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Re: Test version 4.17.2 of JMRI/DecoderPro is available for download

Jon Miller

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On 7/27/2019 9:54 AM, Bob Jacobsen wrote:

In addition to Java and JMRI, you might need some drivers for your layout hardware.

Understand.

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Re: Question regarding upgrading JMRI on RaspberryPI running Jessie #rpi

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Hi Carl,
Renaming the folders as you describe should work fine, although I find it much easier to rename the old folder first, so the extract can simply use the "JMRI" name, as it was saved in the .tgz file.
Unless your "faceless with autostart" setuip involved changes inside the JMRI folder, everything should work the same.
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Re: "Timeout talking to command station" and "Failed to get response from Command Station"

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If you had it working before, then something has changed. You should look for what changed.

If this were a new install, you should configure it as a LocoBuffer-II to JMRI.  The LocoBuffer-II works at lower speeds, which must be configured so that JMRI and the hardware switches agree.  The LocoBuffer-USB works differently in this respect.

Bob

On Jul 27, 2019, at 9:46 AM, Gerry Leone <gerryleone@...> wrote:

Hi, Marc --

Thanks for the reply.

From what I read, you are sharing the Locobuffer-USB between the two computers and it has faillled.Not "sharing" per se, but going between two computers, one at a time to make sure one of the computers isn't the culprit.

I did what you said:

If the window has 8  blank boxes, the Locobuffer-USB is not receiving power from the LOCONET side (Command Station Loconet connection). Make sure the Command Station is powered up. If CS is powered , replace Loconet cable.The green "power" light on the LocoBuffer comes on when I plug the cable into the Command Station..  In addition I'm using an external wall wart to power the LocoBuffer.  (This is a LocoBuffer II with a serial-to-usb cable; RRCir-Kits shipped it with the "LocoBuffer-USB driver disk" so I'm assuming it's considered a LocoBuffer USB).   Still, I get 8 blank boxes.  I've tried 5 different LocoNet cables, all with the same result.  And as before, tried all of this on two different computers.

Is it possible that both Command Stations are somehow faulty?

Or should I just pop for a brand new LocoBuffer USB?

  -Gerry
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Re: Test version 4.17.2 of JMRI/DecoderPro is available for download

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You should be able to put the JMRI 4.7.2 installer on a thumbdrive and run it on that machine. No need to load a previous version.

In addition to Java and JMRI, you might need some drivers for your layout hardware.

Bob

On Jul 27, 2019, at 9:45 AM, Jon Miller <atsfus@...> wrote:

Question;  

    I just got a used Lenovo, ThinkPad T510 Core i5 (4G  memory).  Mostly clean but a lot of junk I just don't recognize.  Running Win7 as can't go any newer for the one other program it has to run.  This will not be connected to the net.   I made sure it has JAVA 8.  This is treated as a first install with nothing to bring forward from previous versions!  Can I download, on a thumbdrive, 4.17.2 or should I load a previous version first?

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Re: "Timeout talking to command station" and "Failed to get response from Command Station"

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Gerry

?If you have a locobuffer-II it is still a LBII even if you’re using a serial to USB cable, so installing the LBUSB drivers probably/almost certainly won’t work. ?You need the proper drivers for it. ?One of your windows updates probably wiped out the driver install you had. ?

But yes, in the end, a new and properly USB connected LBUSB is the way to go.

Mick

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Piko 56403 #arduino

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Hello,

I have a Piko 56403 decoder connected to my Piko model and constantly getting a 308 error (No acknowledge from locomotive) when attempting to program and/or run the loco.

I'm using an arduino UNO loaded with DCC++ and an arduino motor shield.? The Vin on the motor shield has been cut so that I can power the tracks with a 15V power supply using the method stated in the DCC ++ help guide and the relevant youtube videos.? The LED's on the motor shield respond in the manner described in the DCC++ help guide - although I feel they could be brighter and I get just over 1V across the terminals when JMRI is powered on.

All software has been downloaded within the past 2-weeks, and as far as I can see are all at latest versions.

The Piko 56403 decoder is not available in the JMRI selection list, however the 56400 and 56401 are.? The Piko website states the the 56403 replaced the 56401 recently and I tried that just in case - also to no avail.

Unfortunately I do not have another decoder or motor shield to try and thus am not sure what I might have done wrong - I've disconnected cables and decoder, watched the videos and reread the help guides a number of times and end in the same position.

Does anyone have any tips and advice on how to proceed?

T.I.A.

Re: "Timeout talking to command station" and "Failed to get response from Command Station"

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Hi, Marc --

Thanks for the reply.

>From what I read, you are sharing the Locobuffer-USB between the two computers and it has faillled.

Not "sharing" per se, but going between two computers, one at a time to make sure one of the computers isn't the culprit.

I did what you said:

>If the window has 8? blank boxes, the Locobuffer-USB is not receiving power from the LOCONET side (Command Station Loconet connection). Make sure the Command Station is powered up. If CS is powered , replace Loconet cable.

The green "power" light on the LocoBuffer comes on when I plug the cable into the Command Station..? In addition I'm using an external wall wart to power the LocoBuffer.? (This is a LocoBuffer II with a serial-to-usb cable; RRCir-Kits shipped it with the "LocoBuffer-USB driver disk" so I'm assuming it's considered a LocoBuffer USB).? ?Still, I get 8 blank boxes.? I've tried 5 different LocoNet cables, all with the same result.? And as before, tried all of this on two different computers.

Is it possible that both Command Stations are somehow faulty?

Or should I just pop for a brand new LocoBuffer USB?

? -Gerry

Re: Test version 4.17.2 of JMRI/DecoderPro is available for download

Jon Miller

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Question;?

??? I just got a used Lenovo, ThinkPad T510 Core i5 (4G? memory).? Mostly clean but a lot of junk I just don't recognize.? Running Win7 as can't go any newer for the one other program it has to run.? This will not be connected to the net.?? I made sure it has JAVA 8.? This is treated as a first install with nothing to bring forward from previous versions!? Can I download, on a thumbdrive, 4.17.2 or should I load a previous version first?

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