wiggy1

10 hours ago, tarifa said:

Other than ESU recommend doing so in order to prevent the possibility of inadvertently adjusting other CV's within that index, see page 89 of the manual.  However the choice is up to the user.

Mike

Hi Mike,

The reference on page 89 of the manual refers to individual sound slots NOT the main volume which CV31 and CV32 should both be =0

Then CV63= the value you require.(0-192)

A little misleading but hope this clears things up.

Wiggy.

Its a while since I did one but I don't think there is a connection on the PCB.

I used an ESU 21 pin decoder that comes with a speaker attached so I just replaced the speaker with 2x 8 Ohm bigger speakers in the body.

If I remember there is a light plug thats in the wrong socket so I'm not sure if that has been sorted by Heljan yet.

Can't remember what it works but you will know when the lights don't work correctly.

Wiggy..

Yes so far running smoothly although the couplings are cocking over to one side but not derailing but I think that is down to the amount of wagons as I do like to run prototypical train lengths.

Just sanding down the next 18 container wagons axle end caps and checking the couplings for the B&I containers.

A bit tedious but worth it in the end to get smooth running wagons without having to apply any lubricant, well not at this moment in time.

Wiggy.

I would guess so, I've not tried it yet.

I'll give it a go and do a video when I get a minute.

Wiggy.

This will be the last run of the year.

Irish containers.

Yes correct, or lower up to you.

Wiggy.

1 hour ago, Derails Models said:

Hi guys,

 

A quick one from me. Looking into fitting my own Bachmann 25 with a SWD Loksound V4 chip, got a couple of questions - the loco is used on other DC layouts as well as a DCC one, will this chip operate on DC? Does the sound operate on DC too? I actually don't want it too (it'll be out of place and sound quite strange), but if it does is there a way of switching it off?

 

Cheers,

 

Lil' Dan

I'm pretty sure you can program it not to have sound when on DC.

I would have to look into that and it may need a CV change or specified not to have sound when on DC when you order the decoder.(I think you may already have the decoder if its a V4)

Wiggy.

12 hours ago, Paul80 said:

That's was lucky, did you buy your lottery ticket, I know some Zimo decoders die if you use a 4ohm instead of the correct 8ohm, so not killing one designed for 100ohm by using a 8 ohm is either very lucky or testament to how well built ESU decoders are.

Not a Zimo expert but I believe you need to use a 8 Ohm on Zimo micro decoders, and the std decoders will take both.

Given in good faith as they say.

Wiggy.

6 hours ago, The Ghost of IKB said:

Yes its erratic in both directions,  tried it with no emf, was quieter but sound was completely out of sync. Sound starting several seconds before wheels moved.

Bought from rails, who have already exchanged it once.  

Certainly put me off buying another Heljan steam loco.

That was just to try the running.

It will put all the chuffs out of sync.

Try it with the functions all off.

My guess is the loco.

Give it a good run in.

If you haven't got an oval then stick it on a rolling road for a couple of hours.

If still the same I'd contact Rails and see if they will exchange or refund.

Wiggy.

Does it do it in both directions?

Had one where the motor clamp was to tight causing an issue with no messing on the gears.

Turn the BEMF off and see how it runs but thats not going to cure the problem.

Who did you get the loco off?

If there was an issue with the decoder settings then there would be more complaints and the only issue I'm aware of is loco issues on a couple.

Wiggy. 

After you have done the auto tune, reset CV53=140.

Do the auto tune again then do the CV53 reset.

I have known of a couple of the Heljan 43xx's with poor running problems and were exchanged, the loco that is.

Wiggy.

If its a brand new loco just out it could have the v5 in it.

Difficult to say without a programmer.

Wiggy.

6 hours ago, pheaton said:

The blue pullman uses a ZIMO, but im yet to see the mainstream releases switch to ZIMO, they normally stick with the select... i would expect a price rise would be apparent if Bachmann were to switch to zimo, as that would put a sizeable dent in their margins....

 

There isnt much wrong with a select provided the sound project is good.....granted the 37s and 47s are not very good in my opinion but the 101 is an excellent sounding unit and it has a select....

 

granted selects cannot be easily reblown, but the speaker options are no different to a V4 full fat decoder.

Selects have finished now, selects not produced for the ESU v5 so that maybe the reason Bachmann have gone on to Zimo, cheeper than the v5 I suspect..

Wiggy.

10 hours ago, Vecchio said:

Impressive. What size decoder is it? 648 or one of the newer next18 (658,659) ones?  (now I showed that I have no idea what interface they are providing...)

Do you know if the installer added a stay alive (loco is short...) ?

 

Vecchio

Yes installed with stay alive.

I have one, loco that is.

Wiggy.

1 hour ago, uk_pm said:

Having set this particular hare running, I'm interested to come back to after a few months.  

 

I'm still very dissatisfied with the acceleration capabilities of the Loksound 5.  There is a real risk that I am being a complete moron (quite a high probability, in fact), but my experience suggests that CVs 3, 4 and 5 are, in fact, unusable in the Loksound 5.  I say this because Bit 4 of CV 29 allows the programmer to choose between using these CVs (set to 0 - for the Loksound 5 DCC only, according to the manual) and 16 (speed curve through CV 67 - 94).  It is, in fact, impossible to select Bit 4 of CV 29 to 0 in a European Loksound 5, so we are stuck with CVs 67 - 94.  As far as I can tell, that also means that we are stuck with 27 speed steps.  So, returning to my initial post, I have set CVs 67 - 94 so that the initial speed steps are set to low values, and I can have a nice slow initial pull away.  But the quid pro quo is Concorde-like acceleration from around a scale 25 to 100.  I'm sure there are many superior features of this decoder, but it doesn't feel like progress to me.     

I'm not sure what you are struggling with but if I can help then send me a PM and I'll help you out one way or another.

Wiggy.

On 29/08/2019 at 20:59, kirley said:

Neil they possibly are in some of Studio Scale Models locomotive kits in white-metal but I don't know if Des would sell they as a separate item

OK,

Thanks.

33 minutes ago, kirley said:

The nearest I came to it is a Markits M4SBD4 Smokebox Door Handle GC & LNWR (Turned Brass) - adapted, otherwise I use a hand wheel and a piece of brass wire for the lever.

Thanks Kirley,

Looks like I'll have to make one up but worth asking the question.

I didn't know if they were in any kits or not.

Wiggy.

Not sure what you call it but does anyone know where I can get the boiler door locking handle in the attached photo?

4mm scale please or anything similar to whats in the attached photo.

Thank you.

Wiggy.

On 13/12/2017 at 12:29, newbryford said:

Hi All,

 

I'm trying to compile a list of currently available RTR that is fitted with coreless motors.

 

A quick search doesn't reveal definitive answers, but I think I've found the following so far......

 

00 gauge

 

DJ Models:

Class 71

14xx/48xx

J94

 

Kernow:

1361

O2

Beattie Well tank

 

 

Bachmann:

Wickham trolley

Ivatt 2-6-2T with Next18 socket - maybe?

 

009 Baldwin

 

Oxford:

Dean Goods - later releases appear to have coreless - see this post

 

Dapol

GWR streamlined railcar - maybe?

 

 

N gauge.

Farish:

Most of the Farish releases over the past 4-5 years or so. The exceptions seem to be - DMUs and EMUs

 

Dapol:

Unknown.

 

 

If anyone can add more or confirm or correct me if I'm wrong, I would be most grateful. I will also continue searching.

 

 

Cheers,

Mick

Hi Mick,

As a general rule all new Farish N scale and Branchline 009 locos will be fitted with coreless motors. 

Some of the older Farish locos as they are being upgraded to NEXT18 decoders and sound capability will also be modified to include coreless motors, but possibly not all of them.

Branchline OO locos will predominantly be 3 pole cored motors  but this is very much dependant on size of the loco and the required pulling power.

Dapol do not use coreless  motors in ANY of their models.

Information supplied in good faith.

Wiggy.

Is this a factory fitted ESU sound chip?

The chances are its part of the sound file and may not be changeable via a CV change.

However it might also be on a separate function button.

I think you are talking about the cylinder drain cocks?

Another thing to take into consideration is if it is a factory fitted ESU sound chip it maybe a select decoder(not re-blow able unless its another select file) but I've not come across one in a steam loco.

If its not factory fitted then you need to find who created the sound file to ask the question.

Hope this helps.

Wiggy.

13 hours ago, dasatcopthorne said:

How please?

 

Dave.

First contact the supplier of the decoder for them to do it for you.

I'm assuming its an ESU decoder?

If no joy come back to me via a PM.

Wiggy.

7 hours ago, Sol said:

I have a sound decoder that is loaded with a diesel  sound but may want to use it in a Pannier - a replacement for a conventional decoder.

Can it be used without the speaker?

 

Ron

Yes but obversely you will not get any sound, it will work as a normal none sound decoder unless you use F1 then it will use the motor settings depending on make of decoder and setup.

I'm assuming its a Zimo or ESU sound decoder not a TTS?

Wiggy.

You can put a 'sound fade' on to a function button to fade the sound down.

Wiggy.

1 hour ago, 37262 said:

Really sorry if this is covered elsewhere within this sub forum, but being a novice when it comes to DCC, is is possible to buy a Class 47 sound decoder without a speaker already being attached?.

Thanks all.

Pretty sure the Zimo decoders come without a speaker but not 100% sure.

ESU decoders come with the speaker wired to the decoder BUT I'm sure if you pre ordered an ESU decoder the supplier will desolder the speaker from the decoder if thats what you want.

Failing that just cut and insulate the speaker wires yourself.

Wiggy.

Opp's,

Stand corrected, yes you can do the same on an ESU decoder.   

Wiggy.