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How to operate solenoids with JRMI software


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The attached pdf may be of interest to newcomers. It uses a MERG  kit connected to a SPROG operated by JMRI  software running on a computer. This allows turnouts operated by solenoids to be activated on a smartphone linked to the computer using the 'Engine Driver' app.

 

Although I've used a MERG pulse decoder to operate the solenoids and SPROG as the DCC controller, other manufacturers units could be used.

 

Any comments appreciated.

 

David

How to operate solenoids with JRMI.pdf

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David

 

is this a problem with JMRI because it isn’t a problem with other software which has been able to change any sort of point motor for as long as the software has been around - the only tick is in making sure you use the correct type of accessory decoder and I suspect that JMRI is the same?

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The short instructions read OK.   

 

In answering Iain's question, JMRI has no issues operating solenoids, or any other motor, and has operated them fine for as long as I can remember (around 15 years).   As with all control systems, one needs the appropriate accessory decoder for the motor of choice. 

 

- Nigel

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57 minutes ago, WIMorrison said:

David

 

is this a problem with JMRI because it isn’t a problem with other software which has been able to change any sort of point motor for as long as the software has been around - the only tick is in making sure you use the correct type of accessory decoder and I suspect that JMRI is the same?

Iain, there's no problem with JRMI, except for some newbies like me, who may have difficulty in working out how to use it. So I thought a few notes might be useful.

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