jmri

[art54]

Hi Eveyone,

 

Anyone out there using jmri to control there layout i can ask a few questions? like how to get it to start up using my lenz system.

 

Thanks.

[Vonzack]

The question might be a bit vague, is it how do I get it to start up using the Lenz interface, as in a JMRI Profile?

 

Basics though:

• Lenz Command Station has to be powered
• There has to be a hardware interface, connected to the Lenz XPressNet at one end and the PC Via Serial / USB at the other
• PC must be on and running JMRI
• JMRI has to be configured to use the hardware interface which is connected to XPressNet, this will show up as a serial / COM port typically
• If all this is in place, you should be able to open a Throttle in JMRI, turn on the track power and run your locos

If you are also using something like a SPROG or another brand of DCC System, JMRI can be configured with running profiles. When you start JMRI, you can then choose if you are going to program locos with the Sprog or control your layout via the Lenz system. Have a look in the JMRI Preferences for more info on this.

 

Hope that helps, Mark.

[Crosland]

You can even have multiple systems connected in a single profile, e.g., Lenz for driving, locobuffer for accessories via loconet, ...