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Proposal for sound handling and momentum integration
William Brillinger:
Speed is always controlled by the Knob and momentum setting. Just as it is now.
Using the knob will be just like it is now, until you hit the notch up or down button.
..so to start your movement at notch 6, you use the notch up button to go to notch 6 (that's just a sound) then you use the knob to slowly increase your speed.
IF your speed gets to be fast enough that your throttle is "faster than notch 6" in auto notching, then auto notching takes over.
Notch up and Notch down override the automatic sound settings where appropriate, and vice versa.
William Brillinger:
Notching response examples from the proposal:
You're working a heavy train:
momentum is set to 10 seconds for high throttle responsiveness:
notch 8 is set at 80% for the sake of easy numbers
1. Engine is idling, you're ready to move
2. Manually set notch 2
3. Roll the throttle a bit to slowly begin moving
4. Manually set notch 8
5. Slowly work the throttle up 60% (your desired speed)
6. Manually set notch 3 ( the train is up to speed and not working very hard)
7. Train is going too fast, you roll the throttle down to 45%
(notch & sound does not change because you did not go below 30% which is notch 3)
8. Train is now too slow, you increase power to 50% - Notch auto increases to notch 5 (you needed the power!)
9. Train is up to speed, manually set back to notch 3.
10. Time to stop... optionally set notch 1
11. slowly work the throttle down to zero. If notch 1 was not set, then the notching will decrease
with your power reductions.
You're working a light train:
momentum is set to 10 seconds for high throttle responsiveness:
notch 8 is set at 80% for the sake of easy numbers
1. Engine is idling, you're ready to move
2. Roll the throttle to 20%, sound increases with your movement
3. Manually set notch 1 since you're coasting.
4. Roll the throttle up to 30% - auto notch runs up to 3, you needed the power.
5. Manually set notch 1 since you're coasting.
6. Roll the throttle to 0% to stop.
Josephbw:
Thanks for the clarification Bill, you got my vote. :)
William Brillinger:
The proposal has been sent.
I would encourage anyone who is interested to contact Tim Ring directly ( support@ringengineering.com ) and voice your support.
Cheers!
William Brillinger:
A short reply from Ring, acknowledging receipt...
--- Quote ---Hi Bill,
Thanks for the input!
We will take a look and get back to you.
Tim
Ring Engineering Inc.
--- End quote ---
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