Andy Y Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 I'm currently thinking about how we divide up a new 'Power and Control' parent group with the relevant sub-forums. Thanks for the input everyone. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted December 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2018 I'm currently thinking about how we divide up a new 'Power and Control' parent group with the relevant sub-forums. Thanks for the input everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 (edited) I'm currently thinking about how we divide up a new 'Power and Control' parent group with the relevant sub-forums. Thanks for the input everyone. Why! How many complaints have there been regarding the current structure? Dave Edited December 18, 2018 by dasatcopthorne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMorrison Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 I'm currently thinking about how we divide up a new 'Power and Control' parent group with the relevant sub-forums. Thanks for the input everyone. This makes absolute sense given that all the different modes are only trying to achieve the same objective, namely drive a train around a track, change some points and tie in some signals and that that may be achieved by DC, DCC, RF, Bluetooth or even clockwork What is important is that the models are controlled and given the crossover between all of the systems it makes sense for the modeller, especially newcomers, to have one are to go and look for answers or ask questions - the current distributed approach not only makes it difficult to work out where best to ask a question but also to find information and it has driven divisions between posters who are disparaging of other control forms than their chosen method (which is always the best?) - a crossover may help all parties understand the other control options more fully with the resultant benefits that could bring to their layouts. I feel that having a single area would generate for Power and Control with sub-fora to cover DC, DCC, Computer, Sound, Electrics and General would be beneficial. I, for one, support your suggestion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Iain, I was thinking along those lines right at the start of this thread, but have been away on holiday for a week and only able to chip in from afar, without putting forward some detailed suggestions. Since returning, I've submitted some suggestions by PM. I've also posted similar ideas in the "Computer Control" section, in response to the "poll". Apart from various aspects of train and layout control being scattered around the forum, I believe that some of the subject headings are rather anachronistic, in light of various developments in the hobby. There is currently no appropriate home for some "Power & Control" topics and other aspects of the subject now lie across two, three or more sections. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 I'm currently thinking about how we divide up a new 'Power and Control' parent group with the relevant sub-forums. Thanks for the input everyone. PM sent. Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted December 19, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 19, 2018 I'm currently thinking about how we divide up a new 'Power and Control' parent group with the relevant sub-forums. Thanks for the input everyone. What a good idea. Izzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Matt C Posted January 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2019 Just to add my support for a new Power and Control section with sub sections to cover DC, DCC, Computer control etc, You could then also give Wireless and Bluetooth a sub section as these seam to be on the increase ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Dent Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Somewhat late to the party - here's my suggestions. By and large, I'd keep the DCC section as is. Thinking of how someone new seeking help and answers might approach the forum, I would perhaps put the DCC Section as a whole as a sub-section to a new section 'Power and Control' and put in a DC section, and change the title of 'DCC Discussion Topics (not questions)' to 'DCC News and Discussion Topics'. Because of their additional installation requirements, I would keep the 'DCC Sound' (Decoders) section (adding the word 'decoders') and keep it separate from DCC Fitting section but would probably also have a 'Stay-Alive' section as again, this causes its own issues when trying to fit units into locomotives. This woud, in my opinion, make it easy to find the relevant help/information. The old lags would still know where stuff was and would probably have bookmarked or contributed to a thread negating the need to search. Minor tweaks it appears although there would probably be an awful lot of work behind-the-scenes in moving the furniture about! I definitely wouldn't amalgamate the whole DCC section into one as lots of the sections have lots of new posts and ploughing through several pages of new posts to find something relevant or of interest would be a backward step in my view. Of course, YMMV. Art Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Dicky Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Are we still "decision pending" on this matter as well as the related Computer Control placement, or is it no change? Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Matt C Posted January 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2019 I would Imagine Andy and team have had their hands full with manufacturers launches at the moment ? There will be a heck of a lot of work re organising all the various topics, threads, posts etc in to new areas so certainly not something I would fancy attacking in the middle of a busy launch window 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tophski Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 To add my piece, I would have looked in the DCC section for help and questions regarding Computer Control, not specialist interest. If people are concerned that this would make the section harder to find for those folk who use a computer, but not a DCC system, could we not have a section under DCC called "DCC Computer Control" which leaves no doubt as to what the topics in that section will be about? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Dicky Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Great to see the new Power & Control sub forum, just need to get Computer Control & Automation in here and it will be perfect. Richard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted February 18, 2019 Moderators Share Posted February 18, 2019 That'll get sorted tomorrow, probably. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMorrison Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Looking very good, and I am sure the restructure will help people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sidelines Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Andy I hope you are still listening but Digital Sound should be a topic on its own. I am sure that there are others out there like myself who play with Digital Sound locos on analogue. Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Silver Sidelines said: Andy I hope you are still listening but Digital Sound should be a topic on its own. I am sure that there are others out there like myself who play with Digital Sound locos on analogue. Ray Ray, DCC Sound is one of the items on the Forums menu page. https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/forum/130-dcc-sound/ Vivian Edited February 18, 2019 by cravensdmufan to include link to page Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sidelines Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, cravensdmufan said: Ray, DCC Sound is one of the items on the Forums menu page. https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/forum/130-dcc-sound/ Vivian Yes - and it has been there a long time. Why not put the two threads together? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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