Just dropped a MYLocoSound cruise steam chip into my Connie. This chip reacts to whether power is increasing or decreasing. I think it is good for £49. See http://youtu.be/PH8KlaTSjnI
MyLocoSound steam sound
- Thread starter chris m01
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Ok the whistle might not be correct for USA. It can be adjusted but me and MR Churchward like it the way it is.
You've synched the sound with the speed really well, Chris. I find it can be a bit tricky as I've got a few gradients on my line.
Rik
Rik
There are two versions of the MyLocosound steam sound.
One is voltage controlled, the other is mechanically time.
I like both.
Just about to install three of the voltage controlled versions in a Thomas, Percy and James.
One is voltage controlled, the other is mechanically time.
I like both.
Just about to install three of the voltage controlled versions in a Thomas, Percy and James.
Interesting Tony. I cannot seem to locate the mechanical version on their site. The site mentions compatibility with most types of R/C systems except G Scale Graphics.
The reason I ask about the mechanical version is that G Scale Graphics uses PWM. On LGB simple sound cars, the chuff rate is at the maximum all of the time. A mechanical version should allow me to set the chuff rate by the number of reed switches I place on the axel.
The reason I ask about the mechanical version is that G Scale Graphics uses PWM. On LGB simple sound cars, the chuff rate is at the maximum all of the time. A mechanical version should allow me to set the chuff rate by the number of reed switches I place on the axel.
On the instructions for the mylocosound card it says "For all controllers which use pulse width modulation you need to remove both jumpers." This suggests it can cope with PWM. I am sure Peter would advise if you mailed him.
I just checked the MyLocoosound website and sure enough I cannot find any reference to the mechanically timed chuff version although they are what I mainly sell for Peter.
I will call him today.
I will call him today.
Found this diagram
on web page http://www.mylocosound.com/trackpower.html .
If you phone or email Peter he will ask you what you are doing and send you the right thing.
I didn't go for the mechanical link because it gives only two beats per revolution on Bachmann locos.
If you phone or email Peter he will ask you what you are doing and send you the right thing.
I didn't go for the mechanical link because it gives only two beats per revolution on Bachmann locos.
Thanks for the information, guys. There is no email address on Peter's site and my computer will not allow me to send him a message by clicking on "Contact Us". Would you have his email address Tony?
I have a new W8 machine and it wanted to do all sorts of heinous things when I clicked on the Contact Us button.
So here is the E Mail pjlucas@bigpond.com
So here is the E Mail pjlucas@bigpond.com
Tony, thanks for your responses. The email address pjlucas@bigpond.com will work but sales@mylocosound.com is easier to remember.
In Windows 8, Microsoft wants you to sign up for an account with them and so heads that way when you click on "Contact Us" in web sites. You can change the default mail program back to Outlook in the Internet Explorer settings so that you can create an email directly rather than playing the games which Microsoft wants you to play.
As a result of this discussion, we have updated our web site to add more information about the two steam soundcards as follows:
We offer steam soundcards which operate in two different ways:
•Chuff Cam Soundcard. Some ready to run locos are fitted with a chuff cam on a driving wheel axle to which a switch is connected. This output can be connected to the chuff cam version of the soundcard and the result will be a chuff which is always exactly in time with the motion of the loco. Some modellers fit their own chuff cam to other locos by gluing four magnets around an axle and fitting a reed switch to adjacent bodywork.
•Voltage Driven Soundcard. This soundcard operates on any loco, whether it has a chuff cam or not. The chuff is adjusted to match the loco motion and then varies with motor voltage and hence the loco speed. A loud chuff occurs when the loco is accelerating, a soft chuff when it is coasting, a soft overrun sound when slowing down and a steam hiss when static
Regards
Peter Lucas
MyLocoSound
In Windows 8, Microsoft wants you to sign up for an account with them and so heads that way when you click on "Contact Us" in web sites. You can change the default mail program back to Outlook in the Internet Explorer settings so that you can create an email directly rather than playing the games which Microsoft wants you to play.
As a result of this discussion, we have updated our web site to add more information about the two steam soundcards as follows:
We offer steam soundcards which operate in two different ways:
•Chuff Cam Soundcard. Some ready to run locos are fitted with a chuff cam on a driving wheel axle to which a switch is connected. This output can be connected to the chuff cam version of the soundcard and the result will be a chuff which is always exactly in time with the motion of the loco. Some modellers fit their own chuff cam to other locos by gluing four magnets around an axle and fitting a reed switch to adjacent bodywork.
•Voltage Driven Soundcard. This soundcard operates on any loco, whether it has a chuff cam or not. The chuff is adjusted to match the loco motion and then varies with motor voltage and hence the loco speed. A loud chuff occurs when the loco is accelerating, a soft chuff when it is coasting, a soft overrun sound when slowing down and a steam hiss when static
Regards
Peter Lucas
MyLocoSound