So not really UK made. Advertisement. I found it's easy to setup and operate, Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2021. I suspect GM and with their large sales base, will sort some of deal out with MRC very quickly. Then it will be address 3, but you cna then set it to whatever you want. But I like having alternatives options to hand just in case. 18. 18. Pull the power plug from the back of the controller for a bout 30 seconds. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. I have already acquired a Raspberry Pi 400 as the basis for my computer control and I am in the process of selecting a largish (22 inch or so) touch screen to go with that, which will become the control panel. A pair of my super heavy E7s draw just under 1.6 amps with sound on pulling my 3% grade with eleven 9oz passenger cars. The instructions are easy to understand. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Copyright 2022 RMweb.co.uk I was thinking that maybe CV17 has to be set with the high bytes of the address desired, in my case "40" and CV18 the low bytes, or "16". Hopefully though my system will carry on as it has until now. My thought was that the contact solution initially helps but then the switch stops working after the spray evaporates out. Given this is a not inexpensive item, and stocked as brand new stock, I expect it to arrive in pristine condition. release to get the most recent version of JMRI's MRC/GaugeMaster support. Their own product literature is difficult to interpret as to just how far you can expand the basic system, and I have a somewhat large layout. But no matter, did I notsay "That is assumingthey are actually assembled or manufacturedin the UK,". When I press "Loco" and enter "1" like I did since the beginning, the cab displays "Consist" at what appears to be address 1. Advertisement. The system has always been a bit more expensive than some others I think, and being manufacturedin China is probably a main reason for the lack of stock for so long (pandemic fallout?) Seems like I remember another thread/post where MRC actually told the modeler to open up the base unit and check the connections on the switch. Nothing complicated. Thanks!! And by the way, I did try the "hold delete for 2 seconds" to delete a loco address for the cab when CONS 0001 was displayed. Easy to set up and reliable in use. It probably has nothing to do with your changes to the decoder. MRC appear to only have residual stocks of the higher powered Prodigy Elite left. I know that replacing the switch likely wouldn't be a big deal. Is Gaugemaster having problems with Prodigy Advance2 ? After I reset the decoder, I set it from the default 3 to 16 for 4016. But when I put my loco on the main track and enter 16 for the loco, nothing happens. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter,
You can install additional throttle ports, so if you have large layout you can change positions to keep up. Entered "16" and then forward and it starting puffing and chuggling along! Yes, and at an eyewatering price of 385. Use the Loco button on the upper left to run a single locomotive. Select the Cab Address that will be allocated to the interface. on a well known auction site) to obtain a suitable unit. the base unit is failing when sent back to gaugemaster the reply is uable economically to repair the unit is shorting out, and cannot supply a replacement base unit. Strange things can affect mechanical switches and then there are those that are electronic, which I presume these aren't. Can someone help me getting out of this mess? ..There are very few, If any DCC systems manufactured in the UK(other than ZTC, Hornby and SPROG)? Connecticut Valley Railroad -- A Branch of the New York, New Haven, And Hartford. It's when I tried to start my loco that i realized it would no longer to any command and then I noticed that the cab was displaying "Cons" when I would press "Loco" and enter "1". Randy is correct, just inter your locomotive address 4001 or what ever. If you error just put in 0s until its back to 0000 and start over. . I checked the Paragon3 CVs and was able to do a reset of the decoder by putting "8" in to CV8. Related Products. It's easy! I have two lenz accessory decoders LS150 powered by a separate transformer but controlled by the Prodigy. Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2019. If I had any local contacts I would try one of my locos on someone else's DCC layout, but don't have any contacts as I recently moved. The switch carries the full current from the power supply and might be defective. I think I'm getting somewhere! Open the JMRI "Preferences" under the "Edit" menu. MRC might be sorting out their production contracts and supply issues (I understand most, if not all of the MRC stuff is made in China?) I turn off the power supply with a line switch at the wall power. Thanks - I am pretty sure the switch is the villian here. My Big Boy is not even on the main track, it's on the program track. Computer interface (MRC:1516 or Gaugemaster:DCC55). Thank you guys. Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's. Top and bottom housing shells just pop off. Despite the limited warranty on the Gaugemaster branded MRC systems, their track record on after sales support, even out of warranty, is anecdotally very good. I also don't want to do anything which will cause MRC to not want to fix it. It was not Gaugemaster it was a friend I know who plays with electronics in his. View online or download Mrc Prodigy Advance2 User Manual. That's what put me back on track, no pun intended! I do miss Radio Shack for situations like this. At first I assumed that everything was being appraised by the new owners and product lines might be revamped. 1. Try more cleaner and working the switch a lot to clean the contacts. CV1 is the short address (1-127, or some variation depending on the system). I now have some coming from Amazon that should work fine except the knob is going to be too short - but that's a fairly easy fix. JMRI can connect to an MRC Prodigy Advanced2 command station via the USB I put back the loco (Big Boy) on the main track. That seems to have taken care of it. Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2016. MelMy Model Railroad http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/Bakersfield, CaliforniaI'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps. And what should go in CV 1 which is the short address? Had a bad crush on Angela Cartwright..;)). The Digikeijs 5000 seems a very open kind of controller and they have computer control built in to their thinking. I had a fault with my PA and although it was 18 months old Gaugemaster still fixed it no problem. I just tried unplugging and plug in the hand held control to a different jack. It can be set to 14/28/128 speed steps on a unit-by-unit basis, and will control up to . This was easily fixed with a pin vise and appropriate bits. Then we can focus on the right problem.-Ken Cameron, Member JMRI Dev Team www.jmri.org www.fingerlakeslivesteamers.org www.cnymod.com www.syracusemodelrr.org. I'm rather surprised that GM haven't been allowed to produce their own PCBs under licence from MRC,especiallyif MRC are not able to supply componentsand PCBs etc. manage your account online and more! After placing the loco (with tender) on the track, . Thanks to those who offered help. Got mine open and oddly, there is no fan. did I notsay "That is assumingthey are actually assembled or manufacturedin the UK,". target = "https://github.com/JMRI/JMRI/blob/master"+target; Guys, I'm new to the train world, and I need help, I'm going insane with this problem. The computer interface has crept up to 63. Aren't we talking about DCC Control systems, not decoders or accessories which seem to have crept in? I would suspect that something in your latest trackwork is causing the problem(s). The wireless version and wireless conversion kits arestill showing out of stock. I like the large function buttons. Hi all i have a prodigy advance 2 and have wired in a pm42 which won't detect shorts and keeps triping the prodigy I've tried altering the amps and reaction speed to no avail.ive wired it as the instructions apart from the wire that is supposed to earth on the metal case of the booster , impossible on a plastic box does anybody else with a prodi. I have had an NCE Powercab for about 10 years and it hasn't hiccupped yet. Maybe they forgot to put it back in the last time I sent it in for repairs. 1. It wouldbe useful info for any Prodigy owner who hits this kind of issue. Ive bought MRC equipment for years and havent been disappointed yet. Related Products. MRC Prodigy Advance 2 User Manual (20 pages), Setting the Total Number of Operational Cabs (Master Cab Only), Setting Last Cab Allowed to Program Locos on the Main Track (Master Cab Only), Setting Last Cab Allowed to Program on the Program Track (Master Cab Only), Reading Loco's Decoder Values on the Program Track, Programming Universal (Old-Style) Consists, Setting Time Rate (Ratio) (Master Cab Only), Setting AM/PM or Military (24Hr) Time (Master Cab Only), Programming Accessory Decoders with CV# 513, Setting Accessory Decoder Routes (Master Cab Only), Clearing Accessory Routes (Master Cab Only). . Holding down the button stops every train on the layout. It would be interesting to compile a "buy british" list. The cab then asks for a CONS #. While this unit doesn't offer some of the features that other DCC controllers do, it's more than enough to get me started. So, yes, I think I will just program the loco address for now and will get the USB adapter. I press again and it displays "old SET". all who contributed! That is the abbreviation for "overload". I have had it for two years and is working well. 3. I'd follow the instructions on setting a CV and make sure 19 is set to 0. This switch allows the system to operate at its optimum speed. Yes, you can see them, but they're a pain, especially those that you don't see that often. This is a far cry from model railroading back in the 60's. Hope I get a response. Gaps are required in the diverging frog rails. Mike - you said so far you have been "lucky" with your (MRC) DCC system. Advertisement. I got this item at an unbelievable price. Yay! Everything new has been either removed or isolated. There are also Paul Harman's Signalist decoders, etc.