On Aug 5, 2018, at 4:44 AM, crusader27529 <crusader2752939@...> wrote:


I understand the likely complexities of what would need to be done, as I programmed low level firmware/machine code for many years.


What I don't know is how to get started in JMRI......

Assuming this is “on the main line” for all locos, you’re not taking them off to a programming track mid-session, and a DCC system with no special capabilities to manage consists.? Then…

If the decoders are already read on the programming track into the Roster of locos, your computer “knows” the starting position for CV’s 21/22.

So, from that Roster entry you could just use the Ops-Mode (programming on the main) to change CV21/22 as required for each loco.

Moving on from using the programmer, it would be possible to write a “custom programmer” which got rid of all the other stuff, leaving just CV21/22 per loco.??? There are several approaches to that.

Making the above automatic, or almost automatic, on change of direction of a consist. I think it might be possible, but gets more complex. ??Needs a consist manager tool to add locos to a consist, and from that a means to define and alter the CV21/22 settings for the lead loco, writing the results to both the loco and the Roster (for later use).??? I think I could see how to sketch that out with scripts.
Triggering change of direction on the script might end up as system dependent.? If you can track the throttle for the consist address, then the change of direction can be noted and the script triggered, but that may be system specific tracking of the throttle, rather than universal for any DCC system.

Nigel

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*Sent:* 02 August 2018 23:42
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*Subject:* [jmriusers] Capability of Decoderd/Panel Pro

Because of the sparse documentation about most of the advanced features of the suite of software that we call JMRI, I'm not sure if what I'd like to implement is even possible.

Here goes what I'd like to accomplish:

I have a question related to operating in a consist using CV19.

Assume that the consist has the lead and trailing loco coupled in opposite directions, no matter how many locos are in the consist.

The issue/question is how do you operate the consist when you want to operate the consist in the opposite direction, specificall concerning CV21-22 which defines which function keys are supposed to respond to the consist address. Obviously, the 'new' lead loco function keys would need to operate differently than when it was a traling loco.

I don't think there's a simple way to reverse operation and have the now lead loco to respond to the function keys as the now new lead loco.

So, although I've actually answered own question, it'd be nice to be able to define direction for function response when direction is changed. Also, you'd have to define which of the consist locos was the trailing loco, so other locos that are not the lead or trailing loco in the consist would still ignore the correct function keys.

So, can a macro type operation read CV values, and then change the CV 21 U& 22 values to accomplish the correct response to function buttons when reversing a consist? I completely understand that there may be different macros needed for various consist combinations, as trying to make it universal would be beyond the ability of most JMRI users.

And lastly, assuming such a macro could be implemented somehow, how would the macro be triggered?

Maybe the decoder manufactures need to help with this, but there's not much chance that would happen.

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This is not JMRI specific, but is more general to the model railroad electronics interest. ?So moderators, please excuse me if it is out of bounds....
I am just sharing information with the group what is a fairly new development. With the recent demise of Radio Shack corporate stores in the USA, there has been a void for a 'I need it now' parts source for capacitors, ICs, resistors, leds, small switches, circuit bread boards, etc. Of course the internet fills the gap if you can wait for shipping delays. Well, I just found out that whomever purchased Radio Shack struck a deal with Hobbytown USA and is rolling out Radio Shack branded small electronics parts into Hobbytown Stores who are willing to buy into the program. Not everyone will likely get on board right away, but it is now becoming an option to get your hands on a part when you need it now.

Yes, I can.?

See how i have mine setup. It may help you:

I have one location called "Northeastern yard"
In that location?I have tracks designated as below:

6 classification tracks designated "Classification/Interchange" in the program that allow everything but engines, cabooses, and passenger cars
1 RIP track designated as a "Spur" with a schedule to randomly pull a car that allows everything but engines and passenger cars
1 Caboose track designated as a "Yard" that only allows cabooses
1 Supply track designated "Spur" that only allows Sand and Fuel cars
6 Tracks for the engine terminal designated as "Yard" that only allow engines.
1 Track that is the yard switcher pocket designated "Yard" that only allows engines that are switchers

As this is all one "location" it has never had a problem with assigning engines and cabooses or getting them all in the right place at the end of a run. I also do not designate arrival departure tracks as they vary as needed. I do however have the classification tracks limited to certain trains/routes/locations so when the train comes in at the end of the day the program tells where to put them to be in the right place for the next trains out.?
When my trains come in I pull them into the "arrival/departure" track(s) (which vary as I need them) and I cut the road engine loose and bring it into the terminal. The yard switcher takes over and puts everything else away, but it not mentioned at all in the program. The system still needs some human intervention to sort out the best way to do the actual work. It just tells you what has to end up where, not how to actually accomplish that.

I think you may be overly complicating things on your setup. Try simplifying first and then add more restrictions as you get used to it.

You can read a CV value in POM mode?

Mick

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