Identifying loco addresses

[rockershovel]

I think I'll leave Digitrains to run their own operation, thanks.

 

Pretty much everything I have been told, has been contradicted by someone else. Both clubs where I have seen DCC, have been unable to agree among themselves about which system is preferred (apart from the ones who favour something else entirely).

 

I've now got a functioning test track, have been able to show club members with their own locos how to at least, see them run and hear the sound system. I don't propose to buy any more hardware. I've worked out several things which were confusing, particularly the use of F prefixes for numeric keys. I can see how to change the volume if required, probably won't do any such thing, and (probably more usefully) turn it on and off with a single keystroke.

 

I've now got a one-page card telling members with no DCC experience, how to do this. So, I think I've covered my original brief.

 

I don't doubt that there are numerous things DCC will do which I haven't covered, but I think I need a lot more experience to define what I am seeking to achieve, before doing any more in that direction.

 

Ben

[AMJ]

I keep a record of the chip fitted into each loco along with the address in an excel sheet.  I have copied this onto the mobile phone enabling me to check the id.  Most of mine are addressed based upon the loco number.

[Crewlisle]

I posted the format in Excel for keeping track of my locos, CV settings, etc 12 months ago in this forum.  In case some of you missed it, here it is again.  I wouldn't be without it.  I use a separate spreadsheet for Loco Servicing.

 

Peter

LOCO HISTORY + CV SETTINGS - FORMAT.xlsx