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Connecting DCC System to JMRI PC/MAC Verson 2
Re did the video easier to watch and follow:
This is Done in clinic style so here is how it breaks down
A.) what system will work with JMRI and some hardware supplies you may want.
B.) (13:30) what you need from your DCC system to connected to the computer.
C.) (16:05) connecting to a MAC
D.) (24:03) Connecting to a PC
E.) (27:37) WiThrottle setup
F.) (30:38) Setting up Mobil Device
ESU's LokProgrammer on Linux
Hi folks, does any of you have any success with ESU's Lokprogrammer (software + hardware) on Linux? I've seen a thread where the answer has a guy saying he can run it under Mac OS X using VMWare (https://beta.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/loksound/conversations/messages...), and then there's a long thread in German, where one guy seems like he succeed at running the the software on Wine and write to the decoder by mapping the COM ports to Unix serial ports over USB. However, Google's translator is not great and some details are a bit confusing.
Today's disaster in model railroading
About six months ago I got a great deal on a Bowser C636 non sound locomotive. I was disappointed when I opened her up and realized that an 8 pin decoder would not work on it. Didn't want to spend 40+ dollars on an ESU decoder that the Bowser web page recommended. So I decided to install an NCE DA-SR decoder in it. Got it installed and it ran fine. When I went to hook up the lights I ended up frying all the LEDs. I also ended up frying the decoder. So yesterday I went to the LHS and bought a new DA-SR decoder.
The Future
With a family in planning, mid last year, it was decided that I would retire Bridgewater from the exhibition circuit, which in turn gave the ability to finally start building my dream home layout.
As Bridgewater was in good condition, I decided it would become the centrepiece of the new layout, which will be a multi-level proto-freelanced version of the main south line that runs roughly south-east from Adelaide to the Victorian border at Serviceton.
Layout Electrical Help
HELP! I am having a problem with my two train layout (see attached PDF) using Lionel Fastrack. I want to run Track A and B independently using my Lionel ZW-L transformer. Each track is wired separately using bus wiring but is connected by the two 90 degree crossovers. Both trains run at the same time whether I connect the A or B track to the transformer. How do I prevent this from happening? I want to run each track off of a separate throttle.
JMAC
Lemonade from lemons
.After doing extensive scenery work I decided to vacuum the rails. I always hate that even though I do have a small vacuum...the hose is too stiff and the rigid end is too long. I seem to always hit at least one thing!
Big Horn Sub Design/Build
With my layout build well underway, there should be adequate material to make a periodic blog post about progress on the Big Horn Sub. This post is intended to provide some background on my modeling experiences and what led me to the Big Horn build.
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