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Also, double check the JMRI preferences to make sure you have LocoNet-USB selected, not LocoBufer-II, not just LocoBuffer. Those are older serial-attached devices that aren’t quite the same.

Bob

On Feb 15, 2020, at 6:28 AM, dick bronson via Groups.Io <dick@...> wrote:

Jason,

For starters open the LocoNet drop down list and select 'Monitor LocoNet Stats..'. (4th item) This should result in opening a small window with the number of breaks, errors, and the firmware revision showing. If you see this, then the LocoBuffer-USB is setup and working correctly. The problem is elsewhere. However if the result is a series of empty boxes and 'Raw Data', then there is some issue, either with the setup of the LocoBuffer-USB (e.g. preferences) or in the hardware itself. I'm a bit puzzled by your comment about Pin-8. Which version of LocoBuffer USB does your friend have?

Dick :)

On 2/14/2020 10:13 PM, holry7778 wrote:

I could use a bit of help with a friend's who is trying to get started.

Set up:
? Running Windows 10
? Digitrax DSC100
? RR Circuits LocobufferUSB on Com3, no jumper on PIN-8
? Java is up to date
? JMRI 4.18
? LocoNet cable is wired correct and test OK

Situation:
? I can read the LocoNet and see traffic via the Monitor no problems
? I can turn on and Off track power.
? I cannot run a throttle. I get a "Failed to get response from command station" error when trying to acquire any loco address
? I cannot program decoders or the command station
? I cannot read CV's from decoders or the command station
? I cannot release any Slots
To the best of my abilities and knowledge drivers from RRC are up to date. As is the JMRI software. Any help getting beyond this point is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Jason

--
Bob Jacobsen
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JMRI keeps a large collection of manufacturers and their decoders. ?If this is a decoder JMRI does not know about....well.......

In that case, take your decoder and identify what it is . . look at it if you have to. ?Find the owner's manual or contact the manufacturer or look for a pdf on line. ?Use your NCE/Digitrax throttle and set it up by hand.

When working - - -document your settings!!

Bob S

I think this may be a candidate to mention the thought - -have a good working backup before you delve into unknown waters. ?I backup once a week when actively fiddeling with JMRI. ?If you are not careful, you can get twisted up pretty well.

If working on a RPI3B+ or such, in the Rasbian OS there is a nice tool for duplicating a SD card. ?I recommend it. ?You can keep a SD card on a "thumb stick" plugged into an unused USB port. ?At some point when all lis still working..you can shoot an image of the active SD card back to this one. ?Make this copy when JMRI is shut down so you do not have open files around..just good practice.

On this tool's window, your active SD shows its size - like 16mb. ?Your destination SD will be something like usbb..not usba. ?The tool will not activate if you do not have the source and destination sd cards identified correctly.

Remember on a RPI3B or unix - -to use SCROT for a screen shot. ?Go to HELP SCROT for info on the switch commands of SCROT.

You can direct the picture into a specific folder like in your User Files/Screenshots xxx.jpg

I have a tough time getting this to print up to my wireless printer, fo I ftp the shot to my pc and then print to my wireless printer connected to the pc.

Bob s

I assume this is on Windows??
I have a hunch that JMRI "prints" in Photoshop format. ?But the preview is illustrating the data as a "text" mode.

Your printer has to be photoshop ready or have the right driver loaded that supports photoshop. ??

If you can "print to file". try it - -which is a text file. ?Then print that.

Bob S

Forward is the way the engineer looks out of the cab. ?Another standard practice for your power buss is red is on the side of the engineer and black is on the side of the brakeman.

A tip for buss wiring. ?Take a boxcar and label one side of it with some tape and "RED". ?Roll this along your track and always solder your red dropper amd buss to this side. ?Leave your buss line open and not in a closed circle. ?Connect your buss lines in the center of your layout so it is about equal distance on each buss half to avoid voltage drops over a long line. ?Put your booster at this point.

Bob S

switched wires and it did it. thx. so weird.. had to put grey to motor red and orange to motor negative white...

Hi?Fran?ois,
Please post a screenshot of the "About" page from EngineDriver after a failed connection attempt. Also a screenshot of the "Log" page showing the exact error message returned (or save the log to a file and post the file.) You can post files in the Files section here, or email them to me mstevetodd at gmail.
My guess is that you're seeing this problem:?
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Jason,

For starters open the LocoNet drop down list and select 'Monitor LocoNet Stats..'. (4th item) This should result in opening a small window with the number of breaks, errors, and the firmware revision showing. If you see this, then the LocoBuffer-USB is setup and working correctly. The problem is elsewhere. However if the result is a series of empty boxes and 'Raw Data', then there is some issue, either with the setup of the LocoBuffer-USB (e.g. preferences) or in the hardware itself. I'm a bit puzzled by your comment about Pin-8. Which version of LocoBuffer USB does your friend have?

Dick :)

?

I could use a bit of help with a friend's who is trying to get started.?? Set up: Running Windows 10 Digitrax DSC100 RR Circuits LocobufferUSB on Com3, no jumper on PIN-8 Java is up to date JMRI 4.18 LocoNet cable is wired correct and test OK Situation: I can read the LocoNet and see traffic via the Monitor no problems I can turn on and Off track power. I cannot run a throttle.? I get a "Failed to get response from command station" error when trying to acquire any loco address I cannot program decoders or the command station I cannot read CV's from decoders or the command station I cannot release any Slots To the best of my abilities and knowledge drivers from RRC are up to date.? As is the JMRI software. Any help getting beyond this point is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jason

I tried that tonight (adding self) and I still get an error related,i think, to the next line saying there is no instance for "cm". So is there an error in the syntax of the previous line(s)?
Regards,
Allen

Many (most) locomotives come set to address 3, so until that’s changed they’ll all move together.

To change the address, you open the DecoderPro roster entry for one of the locomotives, put that loco on the programming track, change the address on the Basic pane in DecoderPro, and click the Write Changes button. Don’t worry, you won’t break anything! Some people use the engine number for the address.

To save your roster, use the Save button on the Roster Entry pane.



If you don’t do that, it should prompt you to do that when you close the window.

Bob

On Feb 14, 2020, at 3:19 PM, bill_klopp <wmk924@...> wrote:

Hi
I programmed and read all my decoder with JMRI and printed out the sheets. Now if I have a couple engines on the track they both go. I checked some with decoder pro and they had the same engine number as one sitting on the track so they both run. How do you save the file after you are done reading the sheet etc. I tried to program with my zepher extra and it won't do them now. do I need to unplug the usb from the zepher?

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Bob Jacobsen
rgj1927@...

It seems that traffic can get to JMRI, but traffic from JMRI to the layout is not getting through.

Since you can see traffic, COM3 is right, the cables are in the right plugs, etc. Don’t change any of that.

Is the red light on the LocoBuffer-USB flashing with LocoNet traffic?

Are both the green lights on?

If you have a spare USB cable, try replacing the existing one _exactly_.

Bob

On Feb 14, 2020, at 8:13 PM, holry7778 <jasonlreis@...> wrote:


I could use a bit of help with a friend's who is trying to get started.

Set up:
? Running Windows 10
? Digitrax DSC100
? RR Circuits LocobufferUSB on Com3, no jumper on PIN-8
? Java is up to date
? JMRI 4.18
? LocoNet cable is wired correct and test OK

Situation:
? I can read the LocoNet and see traffic via the Monitor no problems
? I can turn on and Off track power.
? I cannot run a throttle. I get a "Failed to get response from command station" error when trying to acquire any loco address
? I cannot program decoders or the command station
? I cannot read CV's from decoders or the command station
? I cannot release any Slots
To the best of my abilities and knowledge drivers from RRC are up to date. As is the JMRI software. Any help getting beyond this point is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Jason

--
Bob Jacobsen
rgj1927@...

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If you are using an 8-pin NMRA plug decoder, just reverse the plug. (8-pin plug on wires from decoder)
The clue is that one light not working while going backward.
Looking at the 8-pin design, the only thing that does not work if you plug in backward is the lights. With LED both lights are dark. With bulbs, one works, one does not. And runs backward!
No harm no foul if you plug in backward, just reverse it.

If you replaced the OEM board, you need to fix the wiring.
Motor wires backward (gray/orange)?
If you used LED, make sure you do not have +5(Blue) and ground (White or Function) reversed.

Thomas
DeSoto, TX

Dave,
The time is always sent to the client without any formatting. The client sets the formatting, EngineDriver has a "Fast Clock Display" Preference for choosing the format. I'm not sure what the WiThrottle client has.
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splasher,

On 15 Feb 2020, at 12:39 PM, splasher <steve@...> wrote:

BTW, is there a way to have one set of Preferences for DecoderPro and a different set for PanelPro?
I made a copy of the preferences file and restored it after the fact, but I was just wondering if there was a better/easier way.

It is possible by using different Profiles, but both sharing the same User Files. Check near the top of the system log for the Profile each is presently using.

You can have DecoderPro and PanelPro automatically starting with different (or same) profiles.

Or you can have PanelPro (or DecoderPro) presenting a menu for a few seconds so you can change profile for that session only.

More information at:
<>
A worked sharing example at:
<>

I'm sure the are some help pages for Profiles as well but they may be a little outdated...

Dave in Australia