Pete22 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks Paul, I'll look into these decoders, I'm sure they will work well with fresh power available for each firing . I have 5 decoders that I would need to change, so to keep cost down I was thinking of using the MERG DCC 4 output decoders (kit 52 from memory), I like the idea of building them, but don't know how easy they will be to programme / address. I'll let you know how I get on......decisions decisions. Thanks again, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 The delivery date for the Roco Wlan-Maus has slipped yet again; now showing week 8 (week commencing 20th February). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto BvL Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hello Last week my club SMJ was testing replacing LENZ-center against ROCO Z21 ver 1:28 and a ROCO CDE Boster Adapter (10789). For output to track and stationary decoders (switches, signals) used existing LENZ boosters LV102. For connection to the RR & Co. TC, LAN wired connection was used. For connection LZV100 etc normal X-bus in Z21 was used. Control of the locomotive, its functions as well as changing the number of speed steps, worked well from both LH100 driving controls and TC. Operation of stationary decoders; the correct turnout/signal was selected, but they were operated to the wrong position, +/- thus became -/+ and vice versa! After review of the downloadable utility ver 1:11 it was found that no settings was available to correct it! What to do? Would changing the sniffer input to the additional X bus possibly, help? Otto BvL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branksome27 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I wish to transfer all my loco settings from one Android tablet to another. Export is easy, but on Import the app indicates only layout import. I don't have layout details defined, only the locos. I have seen some earlier posts on this but the ones I have read seem to be about layouts. I did send a couple of emails to Rocco on this but no reply. I get the impression that they want customers to use their expensive Austrian phone helpline I would be grateful for any help. A number of my locos have sound decoders with all the bells and whistles (literately) which would be a pain to manually transfer Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2017 I wish to transfer all my loco settings from one Android tablet to another. Export is easy, but on Import the app indicates only layout import. I don't have layout details defined, only the locos. I have seen some earlier posts on this but the ones I have read seem to be about layouts. I did send a couple of emails to Rocco on this but no reply. I get the impression that they want customers to use their expensive Austrian phone helpline I would be grateful for any help. A number of my locos have sound decoders with all the bells and whistles (literately) which would be a pain to manually transfer Thanks Layout refers to the locos and any controls screens so it's really all the same thing When it imports it, it will just ask for a layout name, it's just a file name. A 'Layout' doesn't have to include locos and controls it can be either or both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) I wish to transfer all my loco settings from one Android tablet to another. Export is easy, but on Import the app indicates only layout import. I don't have layout details defined, only the locos. I have seen some earlier posts on this but the ones I have read seem to be about layouts. I did send a couple of emails to Rocco on this but no reply. I get the impression that they want customers to use their expensive Austrian phone helpline I would be grateful for any help. A number of my locos have sound decoders with all the bells and whistles (literately) which would be a pain to manually transfer Thanks A bit surprised about your comments on Roco, in my experience they have always answered my emails, firstly with an acknowledgement . then a reply to my question, though admittedly than can go into weeks. I agree with PaulRhB in his comments on "layouts" plus I have found him and others on this forum to be very helpful on any questions using the Z21. Edited February 9, 2017 by brittannia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branksome27 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks very much to PaulRhB. Yes, brilliant. All data now seems to be transferred Thanks also to brittannia for your comments. Perhaps I should be prepared to wait for a lot longer but I am glad to hear that they do (eventually) respond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 9, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) No problem, just for info I group my stuff by layouts so I have Lulworth Modern Lulworth Steam Large Logo OO Metropolitan And for the other layouts, Harz HOm Harz G It just saves scrolling through loads of locos when I connect it to various scales, themes or change era. Edited February 9, 2017 by PaulRhB 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddles Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Layout refers to the locos and any controls screens so it's really all the same thing When it imports it, it will just ask for a layout name, it's just a file name. A 'Layout' doesn't have to include locos and controls it can be either or both. Can anyone tell me the maximum number of locos (if there is such a thing) that can be recorded in the Management Record? I think I have read that 100 is the maximum that can be available for use. Presumably the "tick" on the right hand side of the entry means that it is active. If I am correct, could one have different "active" locos in different "Layouts"? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) I don't know if the app has a max number apart from the max 9999 addresses available. I've had up to ten different 'layout' files to group mine and i started grouping them after having 20 odd locos in a file. So yes to your last question as I just switch between layouts in settings when I change the stock on Lulworth or swap to the HOm. Edited February 10, 2017 by PaulRhB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branksome27 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks PaulRhB regarding info on multiple layouts. I wouldn't have thought of that. By the way I have now got a response from Rocco. I was plainly too impatient (or arguably they were too slow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2017 At least with letters we knew it took days to get there emails and forums have encouraged our desire for knowledge, NOW! ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdaley Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hello Everyone. A friend of mine has a Z21 & has asked if he can use Tortoise point motors on his layout with it ? What sort of accessory decoders should he use & how should they be connected to his system ?? I don't know anything about the Roco system myself so I am looking for help in how to advise him ? Thanks everyone. Regards. Tony. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2017 There's a thread here on decoders and you just connnect it to the Z21 as per the instructions that come with the decoder. It varies from make to make, some have a set switch. Thread here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/119572-tortoise-accessory-decoders/?fromsearch=1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdaley Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 There's a thread here on decoders and you just connnect it to the Z21 as per the instructions that come with the decoder. It varies from make to make, some have a set switch. Thread here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/119572-tortoise-accessory-decoders/?fromsearch=1 Thanks for that. I'll take a look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kettlewell Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I've been notified that the Roco Z21 Wireless MultiMaus is available now at Modelbahnshoppe-Lippe for those that have reserved them. Priced at 99 Euros, even less if you have an account with them. I have one on reserve which is priced at 89.60 Euros for me so I'm quite tempted to grab one. http://www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com Cheers..Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kettlewell Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I've been notified that the Roco Z21 Wireless MultiMaus is available now at Modelbahnshoppe-Lippe for those that have reserved them. Priced at 99 Euros, even less if you have an account with them. I have one on reserve which is priced at 89.60 Euros for me so I'm quite tempted to grab one. http://www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com Cheers..Alan Grabbed one ... Cheers .. Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hmmm... Lippe are still showing for pre-order only (I don't have an account, though I have ordered there before). The Roco website seems to have an automatic delivery date postponement routine; it advances one week, every week; now showing week 13. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kettlewell Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hmmm... Lippe are still showing for pre-order only (I don't have an account, though I have ordered there before). The Roco website seems to have an automatic delivery date postponement routine; it advances one week, every week; now showing week 13. Yes I think pre-orders are about a week before new items become listed for general consumption. Mine's just arrived so I'll have a play with it tomorrow. Well worth having an account with them as you also earn loyalty points (on most purchases) and you get better prices. I just cashed in my 3 euros so the overall price I paid for this was 86 euros. Cheers ... Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Yes I think pre-orders are about a week before new items become listed for general consumption. Mine's just arrived so I'll have a play with it tomorrow. Well worth having an account with them as you also earn loyalty points (on most purchases) and you get better prices. I just cashed in my 3 euros so the overall price I paid for this was 86 euros. Cheers ... Alan MSLippe, give reservations 5 days to accept the order, therefore knowing how many are left from their allocation. As Alan says , by being having an account has advantages of cheaper prices and also a 3% loyalty bonus off your next order, [ no bonus on Piko items]. however you can let your loyalty bonus rollover., plus if you spend 100 euro, postage is just 1 euro . I am just another satisfied customer of MSL Edited March 6, 2017 by brittannia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 OK, I've got a WLANMaus now. Setting it up was pretty easy - I never made changes to the supplied TP-Link router, preferring to keep my Roco WLAN separate from my house WLAN. The WLANMaus works pretty much as expected; if you have used the MultiMaus, you know how to use the WLANMaus. The display has a blue backlight, which works well. The batteries are accessible via a battery cover with one screw; you could not bother with the screw, and the catch holds the cover in alone. I can see the sense in using AAA cells rather than a dedicated in-device rechargeable battery - if the batteries run out in mid-session, they are quickly replaced with new or freshly-recharged ones. One puzzlement: in the supplied booklet, on the page that explains the display symbols, for the point (sorry: turnout) symbol, "Menu level: Route menu" (German page: "Menüebene: Fahrwege-Menü") is mentioned - but there is no further mention of this anywhere. Does this hint at some sort of route-setting feature? Any ideas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kettlewell Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Thanks for the overview, haven't set mine up yet but I'm hoping to do so today. I'll have a look at the route setting feature - that feature is certainly available on the Z21 App on my phone and iPad. Cheers ... Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2017 It mentions turnouts and turnout roads (routes?) on their website as features but there's no instructions online yet. Is there a button for routes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpendle Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Yes You go to track controls and press the + button Then you can add points, routes, signals, occupancy detectors, etc. To add a route you simply add the points you heed to the route and then set them appropriately Regards, John P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 My WLAN Maus arrived today, first impressions are very good. It does what it says on the tin. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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