More fun with MERG electricery. I purchased a PICKIT2 which allows you to change the software running on the PICs used by the MERG Servo4 controllers to a version called Sema4 which has the option of setting 'On' and 'Off' positions, the 'On Speed' and 'Off Speed' and then up to 3 'bounces' in each direction. The result is shown in the attached YouTube clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un5LMUBFDM8

For the technically minded I've also now upgraded the software on the MERG CBUS modules to support the 'FLIM' programming method. This means that rather than having to set what each of the inputs does using dinky dip switches I can now set the whole lot via a configuration tool on the PC. What is the point you might ask... Well it does mean that wiring up now just becomes a case of wiring an accessory (point motor, signal, magnet' to any available output on any MERG output device and then just selecting which switch or lever operates it. Changing the switch or control panel later just means making a change to the configuration via the software. I can't help thinking that if I was involved with a major club layout I'd strongly be advocating this kind of approach, it would allow different individuals to wire boards and then configure a control panel once the whole lot gets put together.

David