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Glad you got sorted in the end

And they had none? I got mine from A&H, but they show no stock either - but they might know why not….

https://www.kmsrailtech.co.uk/home/14872-lenz-80210-update-stick-for-lzv200-version-40-software-4044955201101.html

It’s been available for a while. Mine was upgraded 12 months ago!

Because of the issues around “logic vs full power” outputs on 21 pin decoders, I gave up getting anything other than ESU decoders to work correctly The wiring in AS models is designed around ESU, so it’s easier to follow suit My preference is always Zimo, but now I have a mix of Zimo & ESU…….

Can't beleive I'm having issues with something that should be so simple! Has anyone else used a Zimo MX820E accessory decoder with a RocoLine 42620 analogue point motor? I have two point motors. One only switches one way, the other doesn't seem to switch at all. (The first one does work on two 9v batteries, but the second may actually be dead, although it's brand new) I'm definitely getting a healthy 11-12v out of the MX820E, but maybe that's not enough?? Oh, and I know Roco do digital point motors, but I'm not totally happy with them tbh Thanks Phil G

Interesting, but may be overkill for the occasional user….. Thanks though

Don’t really fancy all that SMD soldering……. Wish I could just buy one from somewhere……

Yes, but I’d rather buy not build…

OK, question for those of you with LONG DCC memories Aeons ago I stumbled across "SoftSniff" for DCC. This is an awesomely simple DCC packet sniffer It connected to the mic input of a pc (remember those?) and had a SIMPLE three component connection to the track. A program then ran on Windows to analyze the DCC packets SNAG IS, becasue it was so long ago it only runs on Windows XP. My aged Win8 machine is able to run a virtual WinXP so I can get SoftSniff to run fine there, but I don't think this Win8 machine has a long life I've never been able to get a virtual WInXP to start on my current Win10 laptop - and it doesn't have a mic input anyway (just USB-Cs) SO Does anyone know of a cheap DCC packet sniffer that would run either on a Win 10 pc or on a RasPi?? Cheers

Wish you’d got ore-orders for decoders. I’d snap your hand off (in a nice way) for a class 66 one 😉

Pretty sure Accurascale will have decoders to buy later. If you do go “third party”, I’d still suggest ESU. They’re not my personal favourite, but Accurascale design their electronics around ESU, so always the “safe” choice

No Aldi or Lidl on the Isle of Man ☹️

The accessories are overkill, but for holes in wood, I was looking at this - SabreCut CraftMate SCMG002UK Lithium Ion 10.8v Cordless Rotary Tool Multipurpose with 42 Accessories Included https://amzn.eu/d/0tQhpnu

I’m just about to embark on some serious track laying, and as the plan might not be 100% permanent, I’ll be screwing the track down So, I’ll be drilling a LOT of pilot holes for the screws Thinking I’d just get a basic rechargeable mini drill to avoid trailing cables But I can’t seem to find such a thing! Do they exist? I’m really surprised if not So, any suggestions welcomed Thanks Phil G