Cliff tried to video it last night. It really doesn't do it too much justice for as one train activates the sensor the point at the opposite end changes and over the 5 meters . So far I have the 2 locos pushingthe points but eventuallly will introduce the second point. I am at present contemplating the third line to be included however there are only 16 fuctions that are available
Massoth automatic control it works
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Yes Roly , currently writing the sequenceof events and how to activate them.
Because you have the Navi here goes
scroll through the menu to auto switch. Here enter the the acton number eg 1 then the sensor number eg 1a
Thrn the point number eg 1 follwed bythe way the point should go. do that for each point so the next would be action 2 and thenas above using the same system. I set the trains in opposing direction which sets the point for the returning train, no need to use a setting
Come out of that then re-enter to auto prog then to auto drive
At this point start entering the action number eg 1 then the sensor number 1a then the loco number 1 then the command 4 ignore the delay confirm on M2
Fed up yet ?
:wits:
Then action 2 with contact 1a the loco number 2 then the command 0
Then action 3 with contact 1b the loco number 2 then the command 4
then action 4 with contact 1b the loco number 1 then the command 0
At this point you then have to activate them do this by going all the way through the above BUT stopat the second line when you activate the system with a right click on the paddle button so you do this 6 times
At the end go back to loco control and begin with the first loco, set your speed and await it returning where it should stop, now change the loco address and set your speed.
And if it doesn't work start crying
If you use Proxi sensors you have to insert 2 diodesi nto the 1a/1b terminals see my seperate thread NPN sensors
Amen
Because you have the Navi here goes
scroll through the menu to auto switch. Here enter the the acton number eg 1 then the sensor number eg 1a
Thrn the point number eg 1 follwed bythe way the point should go. do that for each point so the next would be action 2 and thenas above using the same system. I set the trains in opposing direction which sets the point for the returning train, no need to use a setting
Come out of that then re-enter to auto prog then to auto drive
At this point start entering the action number eg 1 then the sensor number 1a then the loco number 1 then the command 4 ignore the delay confirm on M2
Fed up yet ?
:wits: Then action 2 with contact 1a the loco number 2 then the command 0
Then action 3 with contact 1b the loco number 2 then the command 4
then action 4 with contact 1b the loco number 1 then the command 0
At this point you then have to activate them do this by going all the way through the above BUT stopat the second line when you activate the system with a right click on the paddle button so you do this 6 times
At the end go back to loco control and begin with the first loco, set your speed and await it returning where it should stop, now change the loco address and set your speed.
And if it doesn't work start crying
If you use Proxi sensors you have to insert 2 diodesi nto the 1a/1b terminals see my seperate thread NPN sensors
Amen
beavercreek
Travel, Art, Theatre, Music, Photography, Trains
Oh dear is this the future that I may be looking at? 
I am mightily confused.
But it looks great in the vid and adds a new dimension to rail activity.
The idea of setting up all of this auto running gives me the shivers!...for the moment I will just carry on with setting up my multi-power option reverse loop scenario and perhaps I may understand a bit more after it is finished.....I can see a large amount of hours of 'tinkering going on!
Anyone got a Massoth feedback module going cheap?...
I am mightily confused.But it looks great in the vid and adds a new dimension to rail activity.
The idea of setting up all of this auto running gives me the shivers!...for the moment I will just carry on with setting up my multi-power option reverse loop scenario and perhaps I may understand a bit more after it is finished.....I can see a large amount of hours of 'tinkering going on!
Anyone got a Massoth feedback module going cheap?...
beavercreek
Travel, Art, Theatre, Music, Photography, Trains
I see your point Stainz...but there are times when having a train or two running interactively without direct control can be a blessing.
Having held many open days I have experienced a situation on more than one occasion....lots is going on..... you get asked questions just as an important running 'event' was being enacted, you take your eye off the ball to reply..... only to have an outcome that was different to what was wanted...sometimes mildly disastrous.
Auto running for some of the time during an open day or when friends are around (for social reasons as opposed to train time), and you just want to kick back and chill., looks like a good thing to turn on.
But for most of the time actually controlling and running by wire, like you, is something I prefer.
Having held many open days I have experienced a situation on more than one occasion....lots is going on..... you get asked questions just as an important running 'event' was being enacted, you take your eye off the ball to reply..... only to have an outcome that was different to what was wanted...sometimes mildly disastrous.
Auto running for some of the time during an open day or when friends are around (for social reasons as opposed to train time), and you just want to kick back and chill., looks like a good thing to turn on.
But for most of the time actually controlling and running by wire, like you, is something I prefer.
whiskey
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I set up my overhead railroad to run six trains without any direct supervision. I enjoyed watching them go by as we would throw darts, play poker, or just chat around.
But when the mood struck correctly, I would slightly change my running program so that I could control as many of the combinations as I wanted. Some locos would be operating on the correct rules of the road, and I would operate around their autonomous movements.
I figure RULE 8 applies to this too, right?
But when the mood struck correctly, I would slightly change my running program so that I could control as many of the combinations as I wanted. Some locos would be operating on the correct rules of the road, and I would operate around their autonomous movements.
I figure RULE 8 applies to this too, right?
