Setting up a MyLocoSound steam sound card

[ge_rik]

After a request about how I set up MyLocoSound steam soundcards so they will go into 'coasting' mode when slowing down or coming to a halt, I've made a little video demonstrating the setting-up process. I hope others find it useful.

Rik
PS - This was set-up using a combined Deltang Rx65b receiver/ESC. Other ESCs might give different results.

 

[Rhinochugger]

Now here's a question - I have a Mylocosound card in one of my Bachmann Connies - superb sound

But what can I put in my 10-wheeler if I don't want it to sound like my Connie?

 

[Tony Walsham]

Easy.
You simply select a different whistle and vary the chuff tone.

 

[Rhinochugger]

Easy.
You simply select a different whistle and vary the chuff tone.

Ooer Missus - how do I vary the chuff tone?

While I'm truly impressed with the sound card, the extensive possibilities have left me bemused

 

[ge_rik]

Ooer Missus - how do I vary the chuff tone?

I've only touched upon the basic settings in this video. I'm not sure how the chuff tone can be changed other than by using a larger speaker but there are eight different whistles all of which can have their tone varied from a reedy peep to a throaty roar.

Rik

 

[Rhinochugger]

I've only touched upon the basic settings in this video. I'm not sure how the chuff tone can be changed other than by using a larger speaker but there are eight different whistles all of which can have their tone varied from a reedy peep to a throaty roar.

Rik

Yes, I've played with the whistle, but being all american (well in the garden railway world) there's only one setting that floats my boat, but I'd be interested in changing the chuff tone, then I could put the card in a few more locos

 

[Moonraker]

Having selected the whistle you want, you can then vary its pitch, by using the channel up/down buttons on the remote control, to get a whistle which is different to your Connie.

As far as the chuff is concerned, the channel up/down buttons vary the chuff rate to make it correctly match the motion of the wheels. As Rik said, the only of changing the level of bass in the chuff (ie. the pitch) is to vary the speaker and its baffle box. A speaker with a low frequency response and an airtight box sealed to the back will give a deep chuff. At the other extreme, a high frequency speaker and no baffle box behind will give a high pitch, raspy chuff.

Regards
Peter Lucas
MyLocoSound

 

[Moonraker]

Rik,

Love your video. Easily the best I have seen. May we include a link to it on the MyLocoSound web site please?

Also love the loco. Is it scratch built, a kit or RTR?

Regards
Peter Lucas
MyLocoSound

 

[Tony Walsham]

My apologies.
I should have said how to vary the chuff tone. I install lots of MyLocosound cards with battery R/C and just vary the speaker size and enclosure as outlined above.

Rik, could I too have permission to use the video on my website please.

 

[dunnyrail]

Having selected the whistle you want, you can then vary its pitch, by using the channel up/down buttons on the remote control, to get a whistle which is different to your Connie.

As far as the chuff is concerned, the channel up/down buttons vary the chuff rate to make it correctly match the motion of the wheels. As Rik said, the only of changing the level of bass in the chuff (ie. the pitch) is to vary the speaker and its baffle box. A speaker with a low frequency response and an airtight box sealed to the back will give a deep chuff. At the other extreme, a high frequency speaker and no baffle box behind will give a high pitch, raspy chuff.

Regards
Peter Lucas
MyLocoSound

Just a though would any of the newer Bass Reflex Speakers subject to the correct impedance (I think that is the correct term) give a better sound?
JonD

 

[dunnyrail]

After a request about how I set up MyLocoSound steam soundcards so they will go into 'coasting' mode when slowing down or coming to a halt, I've made a little video demonstrating the setting-up process. I hope others find it useful.

Rik
PS - This was set-up using a combined Deltang Rx65b receiver/ESC. Other ESCs might give different results.

Rik, brilliant Vid. Next one how to set up the Whistles as I find these are not really to my liking but I am sure that they can be improved. Your Master Class on the Coasting will be of great use should I decide to Battery up some more of my smaller Locomotives. Thinking LGB Corpets here.
JonD

 

[ge_rik]

Rik, could I too have permission to use the video on my website please.

Of course, Tony, no problem
Rik

 

[ge_rik]

Just a though would any of the newer Bass Reflex Speakers subject to the correct impedance (I think that is the correct term) give a better sound?
JonD

By coincidence, that's what I'm using in this loco. I hadn't realised it was a bass reflex speaker until I just Googled it.

Rik

 

[ge_rik]

Rik,

Love your video. Easily the best I have seen. May we include a link to it on the MyLocoSound web site please?

Also love the loco. Is it scratch built, a kit or RTR?

Regards
Peter Lucas
MyLocoSound

Hi Peter
I'd be delighted if you included a link to it on your website.
The loco is a bashed LGB Otto - based (loosely) on a Black Hawthorn 3' gauge 0-4-0
http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2017/09/how-i-bashed-lgb-otto-into-sort-of.html

Rik