Lenz loco decoders with gaugemaster prodigy advance 2 oo scale. Welcome to train control systems train control systems. When the decoder receives such a packet, it will immediately erase all volatile memory, including speed and direction data, and return the decoder to its normal power up state. Add dccconcepts zen series of decoders alain le marchand peter mackenzie added definitions for the hattons md4 and gaugemaster opti dcc25 decoders. Gaugemaster is a trading name of gaugemaster controls ltd. Downloadable dcc sound projects uk wickness models. Gaugemaster dcc30 dcc accessory decoder for four accessories. Is there any kind of device that will automatically stop the train at the end of the line, let it pause, and reverse direction and then repeat the sequence at the other end of the line.
Added definition for function decoder dr80015 alain le marchand. It has the latest firmware and ive even tried resetting it. Read online n gauge dcc diesel sound decoder with 28. Decoderpro user guide updating decoder definitions. Gaugemaster dcc29 compact 8 pin direct fit loco decoder 1. Windows media codec pack free download and software. For instance, our units are the only high tech systems so elegantly designed that instructions for basic operations are printed on handheld. Feb 01, 2019 not the consistent im not sure where you have the limit of 4 locos. I dont have such a beast myself, but ive been reading through and trying to help on a couple of recent threads and it makes me wonder i cant find any decoder definitions at all in jmri for marklin decoders. However as manufacturers add new decoders, new decoder definition files have to be created, so you will occasionally want to add new decoder definition files. Whatever happened to the gaugemaster, and what are we.
We offer the highest fidelity authentic steam loco sounds. They stay on default 03 no matter what number i use. Especially with newer models, there may be a decoder specifically designed for your locomotive. There isnt a onesizefitsall solution, so youll need to consider what you want to do and measure your options accordingly. Please download the latest jmri release to get the most recent version of jmris. I secured the wires from the decoder with tape upon arrival meaning that wires will not become dislodged when being worked with. Newer locomotives often have circuit boards to control headlights or other functions. Mar 25, 2019 best model train control using locofi wifi sound decoders. Whatever happened to the gaugemaster, and what are we using to replace it if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Thanks to our unique sound technology you are able to transfer every sound available onto your decoder via the lokprogrammer. I have 3 dccconcepts dcdads8sx accessory decoders controlling my 31 points and a gaugemaster wifi receivertransmitter. An ideal decoder for retrofitting into non dcc ready locomotives. Ive read in a couple of places that marklins mld and msd nonsound and sound decoders respectively were developed by esu. A feature notably lacking in all other programmable decoder brands with uk sounds, is the ability to apply a variable braking force to increase the rate of deceleration when desired.
Choosing a decoder for model trains and accessories. High quality austrian design and manufacture the decoder is supplied with heat shrink cover to ensure no shorts are present when fittingsee second picture. Dcc guide digitrains for digital command control digitrains. Fortunately you dont have to download and reinstall the entire jmri package every time you buy a new decoder, you can just import the new fileheres how. This feature is useful if you do not remember the decoder. Between new releases, new files may be created that you might want to use. Locoman has built a strong reputation for recording british steam locos sound effects. Size can be an issue and the gaugemaster decoder seems to be on the large side at 1 long and 34 wide. With a decoder fitted in my farish deltic prototype and farish 460 b1 they dont want to increase in speed past step 14 even when 28 steps is selected in the decoder config cv29.
Gaugemaster gmdcc29 omni decoder 8 pin direct plug decoder. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Ideal for hardwiring most oo gauge and many n gauge tender locos dimensions. Some installations have been easy plugin, and some have been more difficult. Shop gaugemaster dcc29 omni 8 pin direct plug decoder. Sep 18, 2015 nigel cliffe and mark waters did a lot of work on the zimo decoders. On a uk website there are several pages for the setting up of decoders for various makes of locos, for steam, diesel and electric. Dcc decoder default resets ted freeman a not uncommon problem with mobile dcc decoders is losing settings as occurs at times when a short circuit is experienced on the track feed, or making mistakes when changing cvs configuration variables. Dccconcepts zen decoders we are very proud of zenbecause we really have created something special. Any help or advice would be very welome thank you in advance steve. Deluxe new ac16 roket recap makes your glue flow like. Dac10 into the search box on the right hand side of the header, and hit enter. Buying a digital command control system is a big investment, both in time and hardware.
I fitted them to my locos but they wont change address. Gaugemaster house, ford road arundel, west sussex, bn18 0bn, united kingdom. Decoderpro user guide updating decoder definitions many people have contributed decoder definition files to decoderpro. Many modelers only go as far as changing the decoders default address from 3 to the cab number. How to rescue a faulty decoder tonys train exchange. Hi i was at model rail scotland recently and bought 2 gaugemaster 8 and 21 pin decoders for my dcc layout. Borrow one or download from manufacturers website and take it home to read and see if it all makes sense to you when you get back and try the system. How do you choose the right power supply for your model trains. Gaugemaster prodigy express user manual pdf download. Still in development, your unity system will be made up of different. Say the dimming of a light can be between 0 and 255. Most advanced of its type, locofi is the future of model railway in the age of iot. Zen means small decoder size and fewer wires big performance in small spaces.
The lner encyclopedia london and north eastern railway. Control is good, accelerations and decelerations are smooth, and they have. Many modelers only go as far as changing the decoder s default address from 3 to the cab number. I am using these controllers in my n gauge locos because their small size makes them particularly suitable. Other boards may have to be removed to make the connections and for space for the decoder itself. Remember that you can only read cvs in program track mode service mode. This is a first of its kind device that offers model railroad hobbyists the absolute easiest way to program an nmra compatible decoder. I had exhausted the more logical choices for conversion. Choosing the right transformer for your model trains. In order for decoders to know what to do, you have to program them. The benchmark 6 pin decoder for n gauge but with loads of power so just as suitable for oo gauge locos with 6 pin sockets. Is their away i can read the cvs so i can change my other decoders to match the same smooth handling.
The best way to overcome a problem such as this is to reset the decoder to its default fac. The easiest installation possible, just plug it in. I have read that the bachmann 36552 is actually made. Works on dcc or dc limited operation on dc works with nmra loco, accessory or signal addressing builtin warm white led can be disabled up to 3 outputs leds may be controlled separately builtin resistors just connect leds can function as an nmra signal decoder. Selecting a digital command control system dccwiki. This is part 2 of an indepth twopart series looking at homemade stay alive devices. A special packet, called the decoder reset packet, which consists of three bytes, each having a value of zero 0. This ho sized decoder is designed for the kato rs2rsc2 and c449, stewart vo, intermountain f7, atlas u23b and u30b locomotives in ho scale. Gaugemaster gmdcc23 6pin classic plugin decoder for n scale. There is a wealth of information available about digital command control dcc in hard copy books, soft copy the internet and oral word of mouth. When i asked gaugemaster it wasnt on their list of stock items so i dont know if they will add it or not. The trains direction would be changed by changing current polarity and speed by varying the voltage. The latest model is the mrc prodigy explorer a simple starter dcc controller. Locofi wifi model train control wifi sound decoders.
The decoder is functional, responsive and entirely effective at its job and honestly, theres no need to spend more providing you secure it in such a way that. Gaugemaster dcc92 ruby series 2 function small dcc decoder. A decoder s power rating is also important, as it will be controlling a load of lights and possibly sounds. Purchase dcc decoders from lenz, esu, zimo and gaugemaster.
Cararama is an established diecast model brand owned by hongwell from hong kong. Home model railroading train controls dcc systems we didnt become one of the leaders in dcc with off the shelf thinking. Gaugemaster other dcc30 dcc accessory decoder for four accessories. Page 1 gaugemaster prodigy express dcc01 user manual version 1. I am planning to build a section of elevated subway that will run from point a to point b and back. Locofi allows simplified multi train multi user wireless model train control using intuitive smartphone app designed for pros and newbies alike. Digitrax makes every effort to keep this selector as accurate as possible however from time to time there are production changes to locomotives that may cause a recommended decoder to not fit as expected. Gaugemaster dcc92 the dcc92 is a 8 pin decoder with a fitted 45mm harness between the pins and the decoder. Preferences pane the preferences pane is where you configure the basic operation of your jmri application. For lord phil you need to install a harness with 6pin socket and mill some of the metal weight to make room for a decoder, so something small like this is a. If the decoder is fine, check the loco to make sure the loco is fine before installing the decoder. Dcc decoders, quality locomotive decoders wickness models.
Hi everyone, does anyone know how to get the gaugemaster dcc25 to work with decoder pro jmri. If you need to program a value in a cv reserved for that function cv with unique function, then its no problem. It can be used to decode packet radio, aprs and telemetry from amateur radio satellites. The dcc23 is an established classic decoder manufactured for gaugemaster in the states and performs well in most n gauge locomotives with 6 pin sockets. Jul 03, 2018 my cab is a gaugemaster prodigy which i guess could be similar to the nce power cab. Osborns models online train shop supplies model railways worldwide. Dec 18, 2014 what to do when decoders are not working.
Jul 27, 20 decoders manufacturers know that, so they often try to makes things as easy as possiblewithin the limits of the dcc norm, and the space reserved in the cvs. To dcc or not to dcc there are so many questions page 2. View and download gaugemaster prodigy express user manual online. Master list of decoder resets by manufacturer welcome to. Lenz loco decoders with gaugemaster prodigy advance 2 oo. This is useful if the cv values in a particular decoder have been changed with less than wonderful results. There is a page for hornby locos but the decoders quoted are tcs and 1 or 2 others. Many of these boards also include a standard plug that will accept a plugin decoder. Ive just bought an nce powercab system and 2 gaugemaster decoders for my first experience of dcc control. Click here to view instruction downloads for the analogue control range.
What this means for the dealer is they only stock one dcc decoder and then download the. This makes stopping a heavy train at a signal or station platform more difficult than it is on a real loco. This applies to both mobile and stationary decoders. Coastal dcc have teamed up with a number of individuals from the uk dcc sound group to bring you a variety of different dcc loco sounds available on both esu and zimo sound decoders. Automatic reversing device model railroad hobbyist magazine. Buy gaugemaster model railway decoders and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. What is dcc digital command control for model train sets. This is a digital download service for uk dcc sound projects for the esu loksound v4 and 5 decoder families. Probably the shop with the greatest range of n gauge scale in the uk and stocks a wide range of oo, plastic kits, tools and paints. Does anyone here know where there are decoders settings for hornby decoders when fitted to hornby locos. Six function outputs click here for the manual from nce information station. D14sr decoder direct mounted 8 pin plug 6 functions nce dcc. If you find a discrepancy in the decoder selector please let us know at our contact page. Dccconcepts found their way to settle in north yorkshire from perth, western australia in 2016 and havent looked back since.
It comes complete with a fitted harness linking to a 8 pin plug. The manufacturer id is for the locomotive decoder you are programming and has nothing to do with what system you are using. An ideal decoder for retrofitting into non dcc ready. If you are a manufacturer, talk to your dcc customers. Once the sound file is downloaded into the decoder, you can make changes to. Gaugemaster buy them and rebadge them and put their own colours on them here in the uk. Your locked sound project locked to your decoder serial number will be emailed to you so that you can load your own decoder using the esu lokprogrammer. Welcome to the website that coined the phrase dcc friendly.
Qtmm is a simple afsk1200 decoder that uses the computers sound card for input. Nce manufacturer of dcc electronics for model railroading. Dcc decoder default resets national model railroad. Your favourite locos convincing steam sounds will delight you. Dcc90 gaugemaster ruby series decoder with 2 functions and nmra 8pin plug. Hopefully, this article will get you set in the right direction on finding the best system for you. Reading locos decoder values on the program track the prodigy express dcc system gives you the ability to read back cv values of a decoder equipped loco on the program track. The software for the prodigy advance dcc pc interface is a free download with the only necessary additional purchase being the connection cable. Fitting a stay alive capacitor unit to a hornby tts sound decoder. The ability to change a decoders cv settings gives an engine a multitude of customized features.
Kb675 resetting a mobile decoder to factory settings. Ask yourself, is this an easy thing for me to remember or easy to find in the manual in case you had to do a quick look. I have been installing digital command control dcc decoders in my ho scale locomotives. Gaugemaster dcc90 ruby series 2fn standard dcc decoder 8 pin from gaugemaster. It comes up with a message saying unknown decoder i use an nce power cab with the nce usb interface. Remove the decoder and test it on a decoder tester to make sure the decoder is fine. Gaugemaster dcc decoders are a good quality and affordable range of dcc decoders. Selecting a digital command control system can be perhaps the most complicated aspect of getting started in dcc. You can run as many as you want, but, with things like sound and some motors, there will be a bigger draw than others my ztc controller has a led bar light which shows current draw, and i dont think ive ever come close to 2. Windows media codec pack is the freeware codec pack for all version of windows. Dcc concepts a range of innovative electrical accessories.
Decoder programming is the action of entering suitable values into configuration variables cvs in a dcc decoder to set their address, speed table, functions and other parameters so they operate with the characteristics you choose. You can purchase the interface hardware directly from gaugemaster by clicking the. The nonsound esu decoders are likely to be very good as well. Bachmann decoders are rebadged esu decoders but may not support all cvs i hear these are good value, but havent used any. Their range of innovative products, make modelling easier in dc and dcc. Like others have said the more expensive ones are better but so far ive fitted 36 locos with budget decoders and ive only lost 4 decoders through accident or unexplained fry ups. Consider making dcc friendly turnouts i tell you how below. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The decoders we sell are based on usability and performance within the oo, n and o gauge. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The big advancement in sound decoders is downloadable sound files. Most digitrax mobile decoders have a global reset function, which returns the decoder s cvs to their factory default settings. Have a problem with th decoder but no complaints with track shack. Getting started introduction specifications and features quick start connecting to your layout running a loco controlling accessory functions 2.
If youre into steam heritage model railways then you will love these products. All these decoders are budget priced and so far the gaugemaster seems the best in the price group, and you wont loose much if it doesnt work out. Gauge master gma8110 premium propane tank metercylinder gas level. This means the manufacturer has made provision for fitting a decoder, usually a socket. Clicking on each item will then populate the right hand. The gaugemaster chip is ok, as it works fine if i run it directl. Gaugemaster dcc90 ruby series 2fn standard dcc decoder 8 pin. However, delays in local delivery may occur which are outside of our control we apologise in advance for this. This enables me to control the points using the cab and drive the trains using my iphone or ipad. Enjoy high quality locomotive decoders with your existing dcc system. Dcc sound decoders locomotives model trains loco sounds. Cobalt omega classic slow action point motordccconceptsdcp. Before dcc an electric model locomotive would be controlled by applying a variable direct current through the track. It allows for 99% video play and supports all popular audio and video formats, including dvds, xvid, mp4, real, and.