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NEW: Dual Mode (DCC), ULT Sounds, Load/Brake Dynamic Momentum Features Avaialble
William Brillinger:
I really recommend using the CI-1 with the HC-Sim for loading files to LM's.
This lets you work completely on the computer and not tie up the HC for what can be hours.
It's much faster to use the HC-Sim and you don't have to worry about the battery on your HC.
Once you have the files loaded on an LM then you can use the HC to configure the LM while you're loading programs to your next LM from the HC-Sim software.
The CI-1 is really invaluable - especially as the programs & sounds get larger.
Don't forget to update the RPA software, then the HC-Sim and HC software, then load the new files to your LM's.
PatP:
Yup. That's what I've been doing. You can fill up the storage space on RPA and HCSim, which is my point. I can kind of understand it on one of the HCs, but on the PC stuff? The Ring folder only has 16 meg in it including both programs. Some of us are not wired to an internet connection or using a cable tv connection. Some of us are connected by satellite, the only means available for the area, which limits the amount of data that can be moved. The download and re-download of the same files has a cost.
PatP
William Brillinger:
I agree, the limits on the RPA and HC-Sim storage file seems unnecessary.
Once you've downloaded sounds, you don't have to download them again, you can choose them from the "Load Files from this computer" section. The product programs have to be downloaded every time you want to send them to an HC.
Alan:
How is the new Load function different than momentum setting for a non-sound equipped locomotive?
Congrats to KPack for having models in the movie.
KPack:
Alan, in my testing it seems the Load function is more pronounced than the normal momentum settings. And you can stack the two settings on top of each other. Meaning, if you want a ton of momentum, turn your accel/decel settings up a bit, and crank the load up. The train will take a long time to get up to speed and a long time to slow. It can certainly make things very interesting if you are trying to stop at a certain point....it really makes you think and plan in advance. Real trains take a while to stop if they are heavy!
-Kevin
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