mcrook62 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hi every one I have 3 of the Dapol class 08 in O gauge I have a Hornby Elite dcc controller and have tried to change the default address 03 to another address,I follow the Hornby instructions for changing address set loco on programming track follow instructions and then put loco back on main track but loco has not changed I'd still set at 03. Tried at least 10 times but still no good.any idea's anyone IT'S DRIVING ME NUT'S 3 CLASS 08 STILL STUCK ON DEFAULT 03 Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I have`nt tried changing my yet,but you might also get an answer to this if you post your question on the Dapol 08 thread; http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/102801-Dapol-08/ Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 What decoders are you using & what loco numbers are you trying to put into the decoder ? Best regards Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted February 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hi every one I have 3 of the Dapol class 08 in O gauge I have a Hornby Elite dcc controller and have tried to change the default address 03 to another address,I follow the Hornby instructions for changing address set loco on programming track follow instructions and then put loco back on main track but loco has not changed I'd still set at 03. Tried at least 10 times but still no good.any idea's anyone IT'S DRIVING ME NUT'S 3 CLASS 08 STILL STUCK ON DEFAULT 03 Regards Not used the Hornby system before, but I presume you've successfully changed decoder IDs with it before? Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrook62 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hi Rich Thanks for message,yes used before on all of the OO gauge loco's I had. But Dapol's 08 are giving me a headache . I follow the standard instruction as I always have done for changing the ID number from default 03 to another number but not happening this time. I have sent 2 messages to Dapol but no answers as yet 1st message about this was in Jan and the other 2 days ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted February 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hi Rich Thanks for message,yes used before on all of the OO gauge loco's I had. But Dapol's 08 are giving me a headache . I follow the standard instruction as I always have done for changing the ID number from default 03 to another number but not happening this time. I have sent 2 messages to Dapol but no answers as yet 1st message about this was in Jan and the other 2 days ago. Hmmm, interesting. Is this with a decoder you have fitted or is it a DCC supplied example from Dapol? I cannot see any reason why the decoder would not respond, except to say that if its one you've fitted, it would be worth making sure that a) its in the correct way round - but logically it wouldn't fit or work if it wasn't, and b) that it is correctly and firmly seated on the 21pin adapter. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrook62 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Hi Rich The decoders are all factory fitted by Dapol.still waiting for a reply from them. Regards Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 What address are you trying to change it to? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrook62 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Hi Suze Trying to set the 3 08's to 07,08,09 and the class 15 to 15 Regards Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2017 Does the loco "twitch" or make any other indication when you do the number change? If not try reading a cv, CV8 for example. If that doesn't work you need to check the wiring to the programming track. I don't have a Hornby DCC system so cannot think of more specific advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I have not used a Hornby Elite either, but the leading zero might be upsetting things - some command stations take that as meaning a long address. Try 7, 8, and 9 rather than 07, 08, and 09 to make sure that it is programming a short address to CV1 and not a long address to CV17 and CV18 instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrook62 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Hi Suze I will give that a try and see what happens Regards Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted February 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2017 Hi Suze Trying to set the 3 08's to 07,08,09 and the class 15 to 15 Regards Michael Just a thought, not sure what decoders come fitted in the Dapol examples, but it couldnt be set for four-digital addressing could it? Have you tried setting to 0007, 0008 or 0009? What what I remember its all down to a setting on CV29 on a Zimo decoder - not sure if thats the same with other makes. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrook62 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Hi Rich Thank you for that bit of advice, will try that out tomorrow and see what happens? Regards Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted February 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2017 Any luck with the decoders Michael? Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Hello Michael, have you got a Friend who has a DCC system that you could try changing the decoders on, and see if that helps ? Best regards Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2017 Does the loco "twitch" or make any other indication when you do the number change? If not try reading a cv, CV8 for example. If that doesn't work you need to check the wiring to the programming track. I don't have a Hornby DCC system so cannot think of more specific advice. I notice you now have a status update asking for help. Perhaps if you answered my query I could suggest more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted February 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2017 Following on from Tony's original query - I presume if you set the DCC system to Address 3, you can control the locomotive normally? Ie everything working as it should? Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrook62 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hi Rich Yes set on 3 the loco's are all with lights and sound so I am stump on what stops the Elite controller from not changing the address. regards Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted February 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hi Rich Yes set on 3 the loco's are all with lights and sound so I am stump on what stops the Elite controller from not changing the address. regards Michael Ok, and as Tony asked, when you try and reprogram the locos, does it twitch or provide any reaction at all? Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrook62 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hi Rich No twitch or anything,still not heard from Dapol. Heard from little saying they can't help?. So getting pis^off with it at the moment. Regards Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrook62 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hi Rich At last heard from Dapol and they say that the decoder is a MX644D. And also said changing the decoder is the Elite fault not Dapol's Regard Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hi Rich At last heard from Dapol and they say that the decoder is a MX644D. And also said changing the decoder is the Elite fault not Dapol's Regard Michael Hi.Now you know what decoder it is perhaps try a post on the dcc section of the forum. Someone may have experience with that decoder and the Elite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hi It might be a long shot have you rang Hornby you might have a fault with your Elite. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hello Michael Don't know if this will help or not - you may well have already tried this ? Also ensure the programming track rails are clean, and try pushing down on the loco slightly when programming, the loco should move/jerk very slightly when programming it, and the lights may ? or may not flash very briefly - HTH Regards Ken You need to connect a separate piece of track to the Elite PROG terminals. Place the loco you want to change address for on this track. Select Menu button on the Elite. Press the rotary knob to confirm when you see on screen: Loco, then Direct, then Address, Write and enter your chosen address. The Elite will flash its red led several times then you can repeat the process this time asking to Read the Address not Write it. You select Read by turning the knob from where you see Write, then click the knob to accept Read. If it comes back with the address you chose then you have done it. It is all in the manual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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