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Ready for testing
Nope. I tried the JD method, but the Stop Marker never comes on.I can either get it to stop much too short (in Block 12), or not at all.
I guess if your problem's solved, I shouldn't waste any more time on it.
I know I will come back to it; it's annoying me. :roll:
Max
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If I leave the Stop Marker at a nominal 15 centimetres, the train stops as soon as the Switch comes on, soo . .
I kept increasing the delay for the Switch ON until it was 15 seconds and at that point, the train stopped exactly where it was supposed to in Block 10.
:doublethumb
It doesn't matter what the train's position is in relation to the Block - we're not using a CI.
The Switch OFF delay is 5 seconds. The Flagman's delay is 30 seconds, as per usual - but it doesn't matter really, as the Flagman can switch off even once the next Schedule is running. Some of the earlier ones do.
So, my discovery is different from John's, but based on the same strategy. The adjustable parameter for me is the ON delay timer.
How good is this, eh? :chicken
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That was the start point for me as well…………….once you know it works its much simpler…….but initially you just have to set a long enough delay to ensure the markers appear in traffic controlIf I leave the Stop Marker at a nominal 15 centimetres, the train stops as soon as the Switch comes on, soo . .
I kept increasing the delay for the Switch ON until it was 15 seconds and at that point, the train stopped exactly where it was supposed to in Block 10.
Exactly!It doesn't matter what the train's position is in relation to the Block - we're not using a CI.
Which is why I am going to try a push button……..less entriesThe Switch OFF delay is 5 seconds. The Flagman's delay is 30 seconds, as per usual - but it doesn't matter really, as the Flagman can switch off even once the next Schedule is running. Some of the earlier ones do.
I use the timer to get the markers to appear and then find it easier to fine tune by adjusting the distances……..So, my discovery is different from John's, but based on the same strategy. The adjustable parameter for me is the ON delay timer.
I guess thats a double elephant stamp to us both Max and now I can write it up in the tutorial!
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I'm still trying to get my head around using the delay to Switch OFF, rather than ON - I'm sure it will become clearer once you do the tutorial.
I was going to scrap the Track Plan once we have finished using it as a test bed, but I occurred to me that it might solve the problem of making a movie of TC/dccUncoupling, as the action is confined to a small area.
"QUIET ON THE SET."
Max
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The idea of the Push Button is seductive, John. :thumbs
I'm still trying to get my head around using the delay to Switch OFF, rather than ON - I'm sure it will become clearer once you do the tutorial.
I was going to scrap the Track Plan once we have finished using it as a test bed, but I occurred to me that it might solve the problem of making a movie of TC/dccUncoupling, as the action is confined to a small area.
"QUIET ON THE SET."
I think the delay relates to the time TC needs to trigger the flagman and relay the info re Stop Markers to the Dispatcher
If the pusbutton works that would vonfirm it
Dont scrap the layout Max…….I can borrow the screen shots for the write up
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Avant d'accéder à YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH-5OGYZbqw
Max
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When you have time perhaps you could start a separate thread " Video making for dummies with a digital canera"
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Whilst you're doing a "How to" on using a digital camera for John, can you include the following for me:
How to do DCC uncoupling
How to make animated titles
How to do "Loksound" stuff
How to do those green lights for point changing (???)
How to play a musical instrument
How to get your set-up transported to Bergerac Airport
How to get the "engineer" to come over with it
No rush as I'll soon be away for 2 weeks ……………………:cheers
'Petermac
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I'll make a list, Peter. :shock:
Max
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The plank is a handy test bed for these ideas.
Max
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Regards
Pete.
ECOS2 with RR&Co Traincontroller and a load of other electronics so i can sit back and watch the trains go by.
Pete.
ECOS2 with RR&Co Traincontroller and a load of other electronics so i can sit back and watch the trains go by.
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now I can honestly say " I've read the schedules and seen the film "
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