Jump to content
 

250BOB

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    2,324

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by 250BOB

    Prodigy WiFi - Smartphone and Tablet throttles.

    in DCC Discussion Topics (not questions)

    Posted · Edited by 250BOB

    Guys, 

    As you probably know the Express model only has the one outlet, so it’s either plug the wired controller OR the wifi unit.  But not both.

    Can I use an RJ45 splitter in the port.??

    a 1x female by 2x male unit.  I just want to know for ease of programming on a separate piece of track using the tethered Prodigy controller.  When I’m playing with the little fella, it’ll be with my phone, while he uses my old iPhone 5 that he uses with TOUCHCAB on my layout.

    • Informative/Useful 1

    Prodigy WiFi - Smartphone and Tablet throttles.

    in DCC Discussion Topics (not questions)

    Posted

    Hi Guys

    my Prodigy Express plus wifi module arrived today.  I kid you not , it was the easiest piece of DCC kit I’ve put together... and a damn sight cheaper than my Lenz kit on which I use the TOUCHCAB app, but it is faultless.

     

    Really pleased with it... very simple and straightforward to set up and use this afternoon.... perhaps helped in a small way because I already use a wifi system.

     

    ive used the prodigy hand held wired system at my pals previously, and although it does the job very well, I would never swap my Lenz kit.

    but this wifi set up for £250 is good value and easy to set up too... perfect for the 6 yr old, who currently uses TOUCHCAB like a pro..... damn kids.

    very happy.

    Bob

     

    • Like 1
    • Friendly/supportive 1

    Prodigy WiFi - Smartphone and Tablet throttles.

    in DCC Discussion Topics (not questions)

    Posted

    I have today bought the DCC06 kit, an express set plus wifi unit.... new from Rails of Sheffield.

    I’ll be testing it out on arrival early next week..... I use and iPhone, so it will be with WiThrottle.

    If that works, I’ll try it on my wife’s Android, with Engine Driver.

    I will let you all know on here how I go on.

    likewise keep me informed of any progress you have too.

    bob

     

     

    Prodigy WiFi - Smartphone and Tablet throttles.

    in DCC Discussion Topics (not questions)

    Posted

    Thanks guys for your replies.

    I wondered maybe if the background colour green where the Loco number is, perhaps turned red.????

    it works like that on the TOUCHCAB app on my iPhone that I use for my Lenz operating system.

    I am a great advocate of using wifi operation using my phone, but just trying to get up to speed with Gaugemaster and their WiThrottle wifi system before I purchase.

    The express model may well be sufficient for my grandsons layout 8ft x 4ft, max two locos running.

    Prodigy WiFi - Smartphone and Tablet throttles.

    in DCC Discussion Topics (not questions)

    Posted

    I’d be interested to hear how WiThrottle (iphone) users have found the MRC wifi units success/reliability or not maybe.

    The problem on here is that you rarely hear of the success stories, it’s always the problems that get discussed.

    I am a dedicated Lenz and Touchcab user, and have been for years.  I want to purchase something cheaper with a wifi ability for a much smaller layout (grandson 6).  
    does the MRC DCC05 work ok with the simplerProdigy Express unit.

     

    Hattons Model Railways of Widnes (formerly Liverpool).

    in Model Shop Guide

    Posted

    I have just changed my email account with Hattons as my old account is closing. It took me a couple of minutes to do this and Hattons sent me an email to my old account saying it is closed and another email to my new account. Well done Hattons.

     

    It also took a couple of minutes to change my email account with my energy supplier but they have not sent me a confirmatory email. Neither has BT but it took me 20 minutes on an on line chat with an Indian gentleman to change my email account.

     

     

    Another Orange user...???   What a nightmare.

    Hornby Princess Coronation Class (Duchess)

    in Hornby

    Posted

    After reading the Hornby mag write up on the forthcoming models, it says that the semi streamlined sloping smokebox can now be modelled.

    Of the first 3 models promised, only City of Brum was built as a streamliner. Is this model coming with a sloping front, or is that version for a later release.?

    Hattons Model Railways of Widnes (formerly Liverpool).

    in Model Shop Guide

    Posted · Edited by 250BOB

    I have had a similar experience, ordered an item which was in stock and it took them three days to dispatch it.

     

    They tell me they like me and central trains but hate some geyser called stock 2007

     

    Guys,

    Wouldn't it be great for all businesses to be able to despatch same day.......but like the business I run, we try and despatch most items same day.....but when things get a bit busy, things have to be prioritised.  Like Hattons, it is not reasonable to fetch in more staff on busy days to cope with workloads.  So I don't think a 2 to 3 day despatch time is at all unreasonable.

     

    Orders DO NOT come in at the same rate all of the time...wouldn't that be nice though.  The very nature of customer orders will go up and down on a daily basis.

     

    I thought I would add an edit to my post.........I am NOT a Hattons fan, and only bought from them once, that being a Beyer Garratt, because only they sold them.  I am a supporter of my local model shops, preferring to pay a bit more to support them.

    PECO Announces Bullhead Track for OO

    in Peco

    Posted

    Footplate, in Kidderminster. The track is not currently on the website, but if you want some give us a ring and we can do an order over the phone. :)

    Alex

    You were at the Stafford show at the weekend......I told my pal( who wants some of it) that you were a good bet to have some on your stall.

     

    He told me later there was non at the show, I assume he came and asked on your stand.???

    Hattons Model Railways of Widnes (formerly Liverpool).

    in Model Shop Guide

    Posted

    I notice that the comment has assumed that the building was leased. If the building had been used for so long by a single business it would not be unusual for the tenant to purchase the building. So a couple of points and if it was owned the building may be on the market or there is a planning application for re development. So even if it is owned by another business the time to re evaluate the best redevelopment/ use of the building may be occurring!

    I think most business unit premises are leased....however, if they owned Smithdown Road, they could be planning to rent it out for a good return.

    Or, if they have sold Smithdown, maybe they have bought the new premises outright.

    We non of us really know do we, so perhaps we are all wrong to speculate on whether model prices have been affected......we non of us know the footprint, rent or rates values of any of the properties involved.

×
×
  • Create New...