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Re: Tcs m1 decoder
Tony,
Here's a reply I got from TCS support when I had similar sounding issues with a couple of M1 decoders I have. I have several I picked up at a S-S quite a number of years back that tend to go a bit crazy now and then. The instructions work, but some times I need to fiddle with/repeat the steps a couple of times: There was a known bug in older decoders where if CV1 was programmed to 0 or to greater than 127, it would either fly off the rails or do nothing at all. My first suggestion would be to use your programming track to set CV1 to 3. doing so will automatically return the decoder to short address. While you are on the programming track, read the value of CV19. If it is anything other than 0, set it to 0. Return to the main and try to run on address 3. If you are successful, set up your long address (if necessary), or return to the programming track and set your short address in CV1 (1-126). CV1 cannot be modified on the main via OPS programming. When setting up a long address, either do so on the programming track, or ensure you are following the correct order of operations on the main via OPS: Use the address calculator to determine the values of CV17 and CV18 Set CV17 and CV18 Set CV29 to long addressing using the CV29 calculator Hope that helps. -- Bob True Taking responsibility for what one does is seldom difficult. Yet taking responsibility for what one doesn't do, often is! |
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Re: CanExample.py
Paul,
Thank you for the unpleasant news. For the time being, I only want to send messages to the CAN reporters you were creating, purely within JMRI. Isn't that not possible, either? Gabor |
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Re: CanExample.py
Gabor,
On Aug 21, 2019, at 7:14 AM, halasz <halasz.gabor@...> wrote:The script in question is not going to work for talking to CAN devices on the Z21. It is assuming that you have a stand alone CAN interface, which you do not. Unfortunately, the Z21 protocol provides no methods for sending or receiving arbitrary commands on its CAN connection. There may be a way to do this, but Roco has not documented that method. |
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Re: Train Icons on panel no longer move
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On Aug 20, 2019, at 9:14 PM, Frank in Houston <upitrr@...> wrote:
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CanExample.py
I want to use CanExample.py of the JYTHON directory to send CAN messages to JMRI's CAN reporters. The script is expected to produce a TrafficController but it does not. Can anyone help me?
As far as I understand, no connection to the command station is needed for that. By the way, the connection is good and CAN reporters correctly get CAN messages sent by my Roco Z21 command station. There is a similar script in the same directory creating LocoNet messages (for testing ReporterFormatter.py with LocoNet reporters) and it works perfectly. Gabor |
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Don, I use the following adapter from Amazon on Steve's RPi images. No driver required. I like the small profile. I do not use EasyDCC, but I am sure it would work just fine. I have used these for several custom programs on Windows and Linux (Raspberry Pi). ?? Rick On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 1:34 AM Don Weigt <dweigt47@...> wrote: I think it's time to connect my new Pi 3B+ running Steve Todd's image to my EasyDCC command station, so I can start using Decoder Pro. I hope someone else is already using this combination, it would be great to know what USB to serial converter cable would work, and what driver to load if one is needed. I didn't find much when I searched the messages. Questions: |
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Re: JMRI lnwi
Unlikely. The LNWI implements the WiThrottle protocol for wireless phone -based throttle apps. It doesn¡¯t implement Loconet on the air. ? The WiThrottle protocol doesn¡¯t do anything other than run trains. |
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Re: Tcs m1 decoder
AD,
On 21 Aug 2019, at 3:44 PM, AD <bklyns_baseball_club@...> wrote:Absolutely yes. When i try i get problems with reading and writing with no acknowledgement errorsIf you don't have a motor connected or if the motor driver part of the decoder is damaged, you can't read CVs. See below. That won't harm the decoder, provided you don't short the motor leads to the track, loco frame or another wire. If the output voltage going to the motor from the decoder is 15v dc as soon as the command station rail power is powered on with the engine running full speed and uncontrollable by the throttle has the decoder been destroyed.That generally indicates that the motor driver part of the decoder is damaged. That will happen if you have the decoder set to 14 step mode (an obsolete mode). Change to 28/128 mode on the Basic pane. Dave in Australia |
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Re: Transferring Operations Files to New Laptop
Peter,
On 21 Aug 2019, at 2:52 PM, Peter Jackson <peter158@...> wrote:Open JMRI and go to the Help->Locations menu item. Then click on "Open User Files Location". It will open a window in your computer's File Explorer/Finder and there will be an "operations" folder there. That's the one you need to replace with the folder on the USB. Restart JMRI and you should be able to see them. <> Dave in Australia |
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Re: DP CV 8
Jim,
On 21 Aug 2019, at 11:50 AM, Jim Kirwan via Groups.Io <cact25@...> wrote:Absolutely yes. No decoder lets you actually change CV8 (manufacturer ID). That is why it is set as read-only in JMRI. But attempting to write a specific value to CV8 is used by many decoder manufacturers to trigger a reset. This is handled in JMRI by using the Resets menu visible when you are programming a roster entry. Some decoders allow you to write different values to do full or partial resets and JMRI will give you choices in this case. In general, decoder resets can only be done on the programming track. However some decoders can be reset with Program on Main and for cases known to JMRI, it can give you an available entry in the Resets menu when using Program on Main. Dave in Australia |
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Tcs m1 decoder
does anyone know wether jmri decoder pro can program the tcs m1 decoder. When i try i get problems with reading and writing with no acknowledgement errors
this happens with sound decoders but this is not a sound decoder. Program could not recognize the decoder. Used manual selection. is there anyone knowledgeable about the decoders electronic design. can the decoder have a command station power output from the dcs100 rail terminals as a powered on input to the decoder while the decoder¡¯s output wires do not have a motor load connected to them. Will that condition destroy the decoder or is its output protected from this condition happening. If the output voltage going to the motor from the decoder is 15v dc as soon as the command station rail power is powered on with the engine running full speed and uncontrollable by the throttle has the decoder been destroyed.? Using the throttle knob which has the decoders address of 10 set on it and changing speed from 0 to higher number causes the power light to shut off on the command station And the offline red light to come on until the speed is returned to 0. Engine runs away as long as power is on. any suggestions Tony |
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I think it's time to connect my new Pi 3B+ running Steve Todd's image to my EasyDCC command station, so I can start using Decoder Pro. I hope someone else is already using this combination, it would be great to know what USB to serial converter cable would work, and what driver to load if one is needed. I didn't find much when I searched the messages. Questions:
USB to serial adapter for Raspberry Pi 3B+ running Steve Todd's image, especially if used with EasyDCC. Driver needed for same. Don Weigt Connecticut, USA |
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Transferring Operations Files to New Laptop
I've been using Decoderpro on an old laptop and had entered?most of the data needed?for PanelPro. But now?needed to move?Decoderpro to a new laptop. I've installed the latest version of Decoderpro?and managed to transfer the loco roster OK but I can't figure out how to move the Operations files across - cars, locos, locations, etc.
I've downloaded the Operations folder to a USB (I think OK) but now need to import those files into PanelPro on the new laptop. Can anyone please advise if this can be down and, if so, the steps to take? Cheers, Peter EVNGR |
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Re: Multi decoders in a loco. How do I program them in DP?
mel perry
are you familar with the concept of protocol? why do you not reference or incorporate your previous messages into your continuing correspondence? why do you send individual messages to the entire list? SORRY MODERATORS mel perry On Tue, Aug 20, 2019, 8:57 PM Jim Kirwan via Groups.Io <cact25=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: Automation for dummies
Richard,
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I had an open house last weekend for my local division of the MER. I use two highly modified versions of the back and forth script to run two local trains back and forth on my single track Quaker Valley mainline with a passing siding in the middle. Each script controls a train and has it throw the turnouts to take the siding or main, reverse direction at each end and wait in the siding for the other train to compete the meet. This is all done with simple block detection and timed slow down and stop. The trains stop in the same place on each transit. I suspect something similar could be worked out for your simple station stop. Especially if it a loop or back and forth route. Bob Bucklew ----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard_vanRaay via Groups.Io" <richard_vanraay@...> To: "jmriusers" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 9:11:16 AM Subject: [jmriusers] Automation for dummies What is the absolute easiest way to run a locomotive automatically, stop at a station and start again. I try but am super confused. I have block detection, the latest version of JMRI. IPad control, MyLayout etc. I cannot work out signals and masts. I have tried and tried but It just confuses me. I can control my points on My Layout and have put in LEDs on the monitor that change when the point is switched. My question is; At the moment I am playing ?around with dispatcher. Is this where I should be exploring to simply get one DCC locomotive to stop at a station for a minute and then go again? Thanks Richard. |
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Multi decoders in a loco. How do I program them in DP?
If I create a roster entry for a Soundbug and 1 for the motor decoder, when it is in a loco with a motor decoder, how do I program it on the pgm track.Won't DP see both decoders?
Jim
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Functions
Jan,
My question is regarding the following:
Digitrax as probably all decoders have default functions assigned, IE. F1 = Bell.
If i connect something to the F1 pad on a decoder, does that replace the bell?
Jim K
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JMRI overloads a spur
EngineerRay
I have a spur ¨C ACME ¨C that holds only one car (47¡¯ long). At the start it has one car in it (a 30¡¯ car). I have two trains ¨C Sawdust Turn and Southbound Throughout ¨C that service this spur. Both trains have a start time of 0. I check the box for both trains on the Train panel and press the ¡°Build¡± button. Upon inspection of the two manifests I found that the Sawdust Turn is scheduled to pick up the car at ACME at 1:16 and the Southbound Throughout is scheduled to set out another car at ACME at 0:55. The times, of course, are irrelevant because arrival times are indeterminate depending on how much work there is to do along the route and the skill of the operators. In this case, the Southbound arrived first and attempted to set out a car onto ACME spur, overloading the spur.
Ray Turner P.S. I¡¯ve saved all the files into a folder called ¡°JMRI overloads a spur¡±. |
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Re: DP CV 8
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Re: DP CV 8
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýJim When you have selected the decoder - in the top left of the screen is "RESET" =- click on this and follow the prompts. Gerry On 21/08/2019 11:50 am, Jim Kirwan via
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I cannot change CV 8 to reset a decoder. Can DP do a reset? Thanks.? -- Gerry Hopkins MMR #177 FNMRA Great Northern Downunder NMRA Australasian Region Contest & AP Chairman Web Administrator |
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