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Graham54:
Long time since last post, I am in trouble again . I have acquired two new locos. I have managed to install a sound file over the back light button I no longer have control of back light I have tried to correct but there is no file for back or front light. How do I fix Problem No. 2 One of the locos is a ATHERN challenger 4-6-6-2 I have installed LM3S works perfectly. I wish to install 2 Seuthe No.9 smoke generators. The factory wiring appears to come from motor supply at 120 ma each generator I think the load will be too great for the LM3 plus motor supply is variable not good for the generator. Do I have to re-hash wiring with supply for smoke re-directed to track supply with an isolation switch to control smoke Problem 3 I have acquired a Notebook and installed assistant and simulator soft-ware. Along with a C1-1 how do I utilize this set-up to load pictures, light and sound to locos ? This is probably obvious to a computer experienced person I do need detailed instructions Bloody old and a bit slow !! Wish all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year I read the Forum daily with expectations of learning more for my hobby. Graham.
William Brillinger:
Hi Graham, Merry Christmas to you too!
I'll address the question about using the CI-1 for programming.
You need the RP-Sim software ( https://www.ringengineering.net/InstallProgram/RailProHcSimulatorInstaller.exe )
Once the simulator is installed, you can program the simulator the with the sounds and files you want to use just the same way you would with the physical HC.
Once you have your files loaded into the simulator, you can use the simulator to send the files to the LM's as if it were a normal HC.
I hope this helps!
Alan:
--- Quote ---The factory wiring appears to come from motor supply at 120 ma each generator I think the load will be too great for the LM3 plus motor supply is variable not good for the generator. Do I have to re-hash wiring with supply for smoke re-directed to track supply with an isolation switch to control smoke
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I'll take a shot at question 2... If my memory serves correctly the maximum load on any one LM3S lighting pin is 150mA. If you want to be certain not to load the module too heavily you could install a micro relay between the module and smoke generator. Reed relays such as this one are very small and easy to fit inside a loco.
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MEDER-electronic-Standex/DIP15-2A72-21L/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtGt%252bn33CgIP26TxSCAonyqWRmebFI4e2M%3d
nodcc4me:
For problem 1, I don't think there is a way for you to restore the back light function. I would suggest you email Tim Ring. He may be able to have you download a special file to restore the backlight. If not, you may have to send it in to have the module reset to factory specs.
KPack:
Problem #1: Let me see if I'm understanding this right...on the rear light function button you somehow changed the "on/off" to a sound file? I'm not sure how that can happen because the files that shows up in the list of possible ones depends on what type of function button you select. See below (this is an old revision so the buttons are in a different spot, but the names are the same):
If you tell the rear light button to be a "sound" button (button type) then only sound files will show up when you tap on the "name" field. If you tell the rear light button to be a "light" type button, then only light files will show up in the "name" list. The "on/off" file is what you need for the front and rear headlights. It is installed on every locomotive module. It can't be written over, but it can be deleted. However, the only way to delete it would be to purposefully delete manually. I don't think you did that.
Make sure the button type is "light" and not "sound". Once it is selected as "light" you will find the "on/off" file found under the "name" list.
-Kevin
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