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002 Wotton Tor Railway - Grows
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@mikeandrew443
@mikeandrew443 5 дней назад
I have a DCC-EX setup with an Android tablet and EngineDriver. It runs beautifully, operates 20+ servo point motors, 20+ Dapol semaphore signals and has automation using over 30 hall effect sensors. No PC or JMRI in sight. Superb results for last 18 months. I set out to avoid commercial kit, avoid a PC and avoid JMRI. All achieved.
@pim1234
@pim1234 Месяц назад
Wy not do the poly filler and the painting before laying the track ?
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 Месяц назад
When I did the layout I built the scenery around the track though you are right I could have laid the track base, built the scenery and then installed the track (though installing the wiring might have been a bit more fiddly).
@T4Van-E-daycamp
@T4Van-E-daycamp 3 месяца назад
I could never be brave enough to handle that .. too delicate for me.. well done m8.. 👍
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 3 месяца назад
Thanks 👍
@pim1234
@pim1234 3 месяца назад
I take it you now use HM7000 instead of raspberry pi ?
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 3 месяца назад
I am still using the Raspberry Pi. The HM7000 decoder can work as a 'normal' DCC decoder and I have added all my TT120 locos to my JMRI Roster.
@pim1234
@pim1234 3 месяца назад
What are the dimensions of your lay out ? Subbed !
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 3 месяца назад
Morning. The front part of the layout is 183x90cm nd the back part (behind the backdrop) is 183x20cm.
@dantecant
@dantecant 4 месяца назад
I have two DCC-EX setups. One uses Arduino Motor Shield REV3 while the second one uses the EX-MotorShield8874 RevA and all use the 20 x4 display. They work fine accept the display for EX-MotorShield8874 RevA doesn’t work, it lights up but I get no text. Both displays work’s fine when hooked to the Arduino Motor Shield REV3. The only thing I can figure is that the EX-MotorShield8874 RevA is marked wrong (SDA and SCL is reversed) Can you please help!
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 4 месяца назад
I haven’t come across this problem so not sure I can help at the moment but will see if I can find anything out.
@Tauraco00
@Tauraco00 5 месяцев назад
Great to see the progress, thanks for sharing👍🌟👌🚂Regards Elizabeth
@gregmacdonald927
@gregmacdonald927 5 месяцев назад
Great to see the progress here too. Very sorry to hear of your family bereavement. Trust you are doing well.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 5 месяцев назад
Thanks. All is well.
@gregmacdonald927
@gregmacdonald927 5 месяцев назад
Great to see it at this stage. It’s come together beautifully. Very well done there.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 5 месяцев назад
Thank you for the encouragement
@aussiefrenchman-hobbytable9960
@aussiefrenchman-hobbytable9960 5 месяцев назад
Very nice transformation, looks fantastic 😎😎😎
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 5 месяцев назад
Thank you
@Proper_Chuffed
@Proper_Chuffed 5 месяцев назад
Looking brillaint, can't wait to see how it runs out!
@davidwatts1871
@davidwatts1871 7 месяцев назад
Just wondering, how many coaches can Mallard pull around the layout?🤔
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 7 месяцев назад
Hi David. I am not sure. I just have two coaches at the moment which it manages without any issues. I would expect it to pull at least 4 but as a couple of the curves are a bit tight it might struggle.
@arunsharma-dx4yn
@arunsharma-dx4yn 8 месяцев назад
I like the trackplan - I see you're using PECO flexitrack - Are the points PECO or Hornby?
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 8 месяцев назад
Points are Peco points. The Hornby TT120 track is code 80 while the Peco track is code 55
@stevio7777
@stevio7777 8 месяцев назад
I’ve fitted the decoder, programmed it and got the sounds working. I use the Roco Z21 command station in conjunction with iTrain. But also use the Z21 app on my iPad to program the loco. when I tried it on my test layout it struggled a bit and when I tapped on the engine sound it cut out and I got a red light on the Z21 denoting a short. Now I can’t even reset it because as soon as I place it on the layout or program track it cuts out. Doh!
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 8 месяцев назад
Oh that's sounds frustrating. Has a wire caught/broken inside the body? I hope you manage to sort it out.
@stevio7777
@stevio7777 8 месяцев назад
@@AndrewH561 I’ll have take it all apart again 🤣
@stevio7777
@stevio7777 8 месяцев назад
Right I’ve run it under DC again with the Hornby chip and it’s fine. Placed the Zimo back in and at least it’s not tripping the Z21 now 😄 would you know if CV 1 the Short Address is the actual loco address? So in my case does it need to be set to number 4 as that’s my shunter address. Ta
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 8 месяцев назад
Glad there’s been progress. Not sure I fully understand the question, sorry. CV1 holds the short address and can be any value 1 to 127 (as a default it is set to 3) so can be set to 4 if that is what you need. The value in CV1 will be used to address commands to the decoder, if short address is being used by the command station. CVs 17 & 18 are used for the long address but CV 29 (bit 6 if I remember correctly) also has to be set to 1 to enable long addressing. Having said that I have a feeling I’ve not answered your question so apologies.
@stevio7777
@stevio7777 8 месяцев назад
@@AndrewH561 thanks Andrew ever little helps. I’m trying to set my locos address which is 4. I’ve tried using the Z21 app on my iPad and using Itrain on the app it doesn’t seem to stick as 4. It’s a steep learning curve isn’t it lol
@stevio7777
@stevio7777 8 месяцев назад
Hi Andrew I’m about to fit one of those decoders next week. Are the 4 screws the very 4 outer ones at the very end/edge of the chassis? Or are they the 4 that are just in from those? Are you a follower of Jesus by any chance as you have some very interesting books there? No need to answer that one 😄 Many thanks Steve
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 8 месяцев назад
Hi Steve, thanks for the message. It is the 4 outer screws on the very edge of the chassis that release the body to get into the decoder space. And yes, you interpreted the books correctly, I am a follower of Jesus :-)
@stevio7777
@stevio7777 8 месяцев назад
@@AndrewH561 aw great stuff matey so am I 👌😀❤️
@stevio7777
@stevio7777 8 месяцев назад
And thanks 😄👍
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 8 месяцев назад
Hi Steve, that is great to hear 🙂
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 8 месяцев назад
Hi Steve, hope all goes well. There's not a lot of room but it does all fit (just).
@grahamblow9978
@grahamblow9978 8 месяцев назад
I find that spraying with water and a drop of washing up liquid before applying the glue really helps it to soak the ballast fully.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 8 месяцев назад
Thanks for the suggestion. I put washing up liquid in the glue but will also try the water spray.
@MossdaleNGaugeRailway
@MossdaleNGaugeRailway 9 месяцев назад
Great video, with very useful information. I started watching this last week, mainly out of curiousity after reading about the issue on the JMRI website. I have two of these wifi boards, I have only used one so far, without any issue and I am hoping the other one has the same firmware. I didn't realise until today when I saw the list of names from yesterday that we had briefly met. Dave
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 9 месяцев назад
Hi Dave. Thanks for the comment. It was good to meet yesterday and hopefully both your wifi boards have the right firmware.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 9 месяцев назад
Thanks again for the comment. I've gone back and reviewed the video and have realised there are 2 points where a screenshot is missing and all that is shown is a black square 😞 Oh well will have to try and avoid that mistake in the future.
@barryharding1842
@barryharding1842 9 месяцев назад
Good meeting you today with Charlie. You seem to have made a solid start.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 9 месяцев назад
Thanks. It was good to meet you too.
@PaulSmith-pl7fo
@PaulSmith-pl7fo 9 месяцев назад
Hi Andrew. There's been a lot of work done since your last video - is it the same layout (LOL)?
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 9 месяцев назад
:-) No its not.
@stevio7777
@stevio7777 9 месяцев назад
Hi did you say u we’re leaving a link 👍
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 9 месяцев назад
Hmm not sure.
@gregmacdonald927
@gregmacdonald927 9 месяцев назад
It’s looking good. Even a little progress is worth noting. Little and often.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 9 месяцев назад
Thanks
@olelauridsen666
@olelauridsen666 9 месяцев назад
Wery poor video
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for watching. Sorry it doesn't meet your approval but I will try and do better in future.
@prav1n73
@prav1n73 9 месяцев назад
Awesome work... I was struggling a bit on this however this is a savior. Thanks a lot. It would be helpful to elaborate on choosing the ground pin on the WIFI shield or show exact location. On Makerfabs website the schematic shows pin 15 as GND hence bit confused.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for the comment. There are a couple of GRN pins on the Wifi shield. If you have the board with the makerfabs symbol in the bottom right hand corner (so the M is the correct way up) then the pins on the top edge are labels 0-13 (right to left) with pin 14 (which in fact is the 15th pin) marked as GRN. On the bottom set of pins GND is to the right of the 5V pin (in the bank of pins on the left side) and this is the GRN I used. Hope that helps.
@prav1n73
@prav1n73 9 месяцев назад
Thanks @@AndrewH561, I was looking for the male pin you held when you were flashing the chip. I saw you were holding the bare male pin on one of the tiny contacts (I guess number 4) on the ESP-12F chip. I was keen to know that pin and how to identify it. Hope I am more clear this time.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 9 месяцев назад
Ah sorry I misunderstood. Yes it is pin 4 (counting from the left when the shield has the 'M' in the right hand corner).It is a bit fiddly as you have to keep in contact with that pin throughout the whole process. It took me a couple of goes the first time I tried it.
@willmcc16
@willmcc16 9 месяцев назад
I've ordered the EX-WIFIShield 8266 on tindie, comes from dcc-ex in the US with the firmware already done, hopefully!
@WirenwoodModelRailway
@WirenwoodModelRailway 10 месяцев назад
Just in case you're not aware, what is presumably your full name is visible in the iOS command prompt! Enjoying your progress! Regards, Chris
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for the info.
@HighFell
@HighFell 10 месяцев назад
I fitted the non sound version of the Zimo decoder but with a Lais stay alive. This does make it a superb shunting loco as it can crawl along at very realistic speeds with no issues at all. I might revisit this fitting and put in sound, although I filled the front end of the body shell with lead shot to increase the weight so that would have to come out.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 10 месяцев назад
I may well give that a try as well. Thanks.
@HighFell
@HighFell 10 месяцев назад
@@AndrewH561 I fitted the stay alive in the cab, it’s not really visible
@coreygibson2590
@coreygibson2590 10 месяцев назад
You have a terminal shield from Jack. Why not just use a ESP8266 serial wifi? Thx
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 10 месяцев назад
I already had the Makerfabs WiFi Shield so I didn't think to try something else.
@coreygibson2590
@coreygibson2590 10 месяцев назад
​@@AndrewH561Ah, okay cool. I use them all. I got a few setups since I started with original DCC++. Thx
@stevio7777
@stevio7777 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for that. I’ve recently bought an 08 shunter myself TT 120 and got a price for fitting decoder a stay alive which also included lights and two drivers in the cab and a front and rear light and they wanted £350 for doing that, so you might just be onto something 🤣 👌🎅🏻🚂
@PaulSmith-pl7fo
@PaulSmith-pl7fo 10 месяцев назад
Well done! You said you would remove the blue wires for the stay alive, and by Jove you did! I was hoping you would leave a short length, just in case you changed your mind. Wishing you a very Merry Xmas and all best wishes for the New Year.
@davebareham1075
@davebareham1075 10 месяцев назад
Thank you for this - very useful. I'm going to give it a go so you posting this was very good timing!
@davebareham1075
@davebareham1075 10 месяцев назад
So my wi-fi shield now works! A tip for those who have purchased a 6 pin USB to Serial adapter you may to loop RTS to CTS (if you are old enough to remember serial ports on computers this will make perfect sense!)
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 10 месяцев назад
Hope all goes well.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for the information.
@cammccue6579
@cammccue6579 10 месяцев назад
Spiff! You've got a wonderful project on your hands there my friend :)
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 10 месяцев назад
Thanks
@gregmacdonald927
@gregmacdonald927 10 месяцев назад
Nicely done. My own hope is that somehow I can get the 6pin HM7k decoder (when it comes out!) and a stay alive into it. Not so fussed on sound but the power bank should make it super reliable for shunting.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 10 месяцев назад
It will be interesting to see if a stay alive will work. As you say it would make it very reliable for shunting.
@ejm9716
@ejm9716 10 месяцев назад
Yes, I’m a bit miffed at Hornby selling the 08 now (I bought two) but not the 6 pin HM7000 decoders until next year.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 10 месяцев назад
Agree it would have been nice if the HM7000 decoder was available but the Zimo decoder seems to work fine.
@NigelKnight-i6r
@NigelKnight-i6r 10 месяцев назад
Have been trying to load my mega, numerous times, to no avail. Question how long did it take to download data on to the mega. Thanks
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 10 месяцев назад
Evening. It usually only takes a short while (around a minute or so) to load the DCC software onto the Mega.
@BriansModelTrains
@BriansModelTrains 10 месяцев назад
Great work showing the update on the wifi board. I plan on going the other way as I have tried, owned and sold many of the comercial systems and moving everything to DCC-EX.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 10 месяцев назад
Thanks. I've found using DCC-EX works well (I usually link to the DCC-EX Command Station via wifi from my Mac on which I run JMRI).
@tonyshield5368
@tonyshield5368 10 месяцев назад
This is the path I am travelling - thank you for the demo of how you have done it and the gotchas.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 10 месяцев назад
Thank you for the feedback. I hope all goes well :-)
@josephbenko5578
@josephbenko5578 10 месяцев назад
Have been following and enjoying your command station DCC -EX articles. Using a Windows pc, I have installed, loaded and tested the v3.85, but would like to load v2.3. When I select v2.3 on the (available here) DCC-EX site it takes me to the ESPRESSIF website. I downloaded "Flash_Download_Tool_v2.3_150916.rar. " When I try to open it, I get a red X in a circle and the following: The file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an App of if one is already installed, create an association in default apps setting page. Can you please tell me what I'm doing wrong or missing?
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 10 месяцев назад
Morning. What version of Windows do you have. On Windows 11 the file can be opened with File Manage and then extracted. However I also use the NCH Express Zip File Compression Software, which is able to handle several of the compression formats (e.g. rar, zip, tar). If you install the NCH app then you should be able to extract the v2.3 software.
@erwinbucks658
@erwinbucks658 10 месяцев назад
🌸 *Promosm*
@mactheman8797
@mactheman8797 10 месяцев назад
Good!
@Jonnyuk365
@Jonnyuk365 11 месяцев назад
Great track plan for watching trains go by, lots of scope for nice scenery
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 11 месяцев назад
That's the idea :-) The track is now all laid and although there are a couple of 'pinch' points where a slow moving train struggles (especially with carriages) in general it seems to work well. On to the scenery.
@MustafaMohammed-ru1mk
@MustafaMohammed-ru1mk 11 месяцев назад
Excellent keep up the good work
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 11 месяцев назад
Thanks. The track is all laid now so it is on to the scenery. There are a couple of 'pinch' points where a slow moving train struggles but in general it all seems to be working :-)
@BriansModelTrains
@BriansModelTrains 11 месяцев назад
Fun. A great start.
@johnhmccauley
@johnhmccauley 11 месяцев назад
You may also want to consider extra dropper wires if you want trains to stop at signals, stations etc… a long with track being isolated.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 11 месяцев назад
Good point
@johnhmccauley
@johnhmccauley 11 месяцев назад
Going through the same process of laying track. Even if you signals etc… later. Easier now to solder wires onto the track.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 11 месяцев назад
Another good point :-) Hope your track laying is going well. Mine is a little frustrating at times as I am using the Peco Flexi track and while it is very good I sometimes find fixing one end causes the other end to move more than I need it to :-) But still it is fun and hopefully I'll have a complete circuit in a week or so. Off to the NEC on Saturday so I expect I'll come back with lots of ideas.
@johnhmccauley
@johnhmccauley 11 месяцев назад
I am also only using Peco flexi track. I stuck down the cork strips using copydex. Then use some pvc glue not too much to hold the track in place. Weigh it down and let it dry before adding the next section. Then test with a locomotive. The glue allows me to easily adjust as needed. Do a couple of sections every day. Not the fastest method.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 11 месяцев назад
I am doing the same thing. Cork strip then track with a small amount of glue 😀 And then test with a loco.
@johnhmccauley
@johnhmccauley 11 месяцев назад
There is enough of a gap between sleepers to solder. Cut away the plastic, use some flux and tin the track and wire. Using a single core makes it easier, just bend with the wire pointing out.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 11 месяцев назад
Thanks John. I'm working on it 🙂
@gregmacdonald927
@gregmacdonald927 11 месяцев назад
Very nice to see your progress and your thought process. Looking forward to follow along as you go.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 11 месяцев назад
Thanks Greg. Hopefully there will be more progress in a couple of weeks (bit occupied with work related stuff at the moment 🙂)
@trevorbellTT120
@trevorbellTT120 11 месяцев назад
Hope to follow your progress.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 11 месяцев назад
Track laying has started but will be a couple of weeks before I get to do another video 😀
@mactheman8797
@mactheman8797 11 месяцев назад
Good start... & good luck 👍
@RGJTrains
@RGJTrains Год назад
weirdly please to watch, like waiting for a phoenix
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 Год назад
Hopefully a phoenix, in the form of Little Wotton, will appear :-)
@RGJTrains
@RGJTrains Год назад
@@AndrewH561 can’t wait to see it buddy
@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway
I'm guilty of collecting locomotive and doing not much else. I wasn't aware of f2 and f29, which makes no sense in a vehicle the brake is next to the accelerate, and it would make for a better configuration of functions. I use the Z21, which allows me to more f29 next to f2. That said, it still means both need to be activated. Let's hope Accurascale does not do the same for the Class 50.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 Год назад
I agree, having the two functions made no sense to me which is why I modified F2 to actually slow the loco down (which also meant I could ignore F29). I also needed to have the brake function activated using one of the functions in the range F1 to F28 as I am using the Engine Driver App on an old Android phone and it can only show 28 functions. Of course as more 'functions' are utilised it means Apps will need to adapt but I also expect Accurascale to be more mindful when setting up their decoders.
@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway
I agree Andrew
@Lee.Willcox
@Lee.Willcox Год назад
Hello, had you considered selling as a working layout. Someone would have purchased it, possibly me. I wonder how much you would have valued it. Such a lovely layout and worth far more than the sum of the parts.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 Год назад
I thought about it but had no idea what it would be worth. I will probably reuse the buildings and point motors.
@Lee.Willcox
@Lee.Willcox Год назад
@@AndrewH561 I saw you did that. Well done for a delicate break down. Keep those parts and hope the new build is even better. I have been through this myself with my father just before he passed away. I didn't have space to take it all so one day we got together and dismantled it all. We had fun though. Remembering all the intricate work that was unseen and forgotten about. Thanks for the video, much appreciated.
@AndrewH561
@AndrewH561 Год назад
Thanks for the encouragement. It wasn't easy to take the decision to take the layout down as I enjoyed building it and using it. However, it was always an 'experiment' to see if I was capable of putting something together and I think I am ready to build the next layout (once I can find the time to get into it).