I am trying to use a Digitrax DCS 210+ system on my layout, using the DT602 controller. It has been a TOTAL NIGHTMARE.
I have tried for 5 days to get this thing to work. I cannot get locos to be assigned individual addresses, so I can run independent locos, which is the whole point of using DCC!!! Either they A) won't take programming commands, or B) if they do, once I get them off the programming track and onto the main line, they don't respond to any command at any address, even the default 03. IAfter 3 days of heartache, I actually got two Atlas Masterline locos with ESU decoders to work...until I tried to program a third loco and now, none respond. Now, I have three dead locos and nothing is working. I have followed the instructions in the manual. I have used the Digitrax CV calculator tool. I have had numerous chats with the Digitrax help desk and followed their advice. I have scoured YouTube for helpful videos. After 5 days, this system won't even run a single loco now and I have no idea why. I know it isn't some kind of short circuit.
I am ready to literally take a sledgehammer to all my Digitrax stuff. I went with Digitrax, because they got such good reviews and were touted as being easy to use...what a crock. I have to be a NASA rocket scientist to be able to figure this thing out. This is supposed to be fun, not have me literally in tears with frustration. I'm not a moron, I should be able to figure this out!
Is there anyone out there who uses the DCS 210+ and knows how to program locos using the Digitrax DCS 210+ system with a DT602 controller...or know someone who I can contact that does? An actual live person that I can actually have a conversation with? I live in the Akron/Canton OH area. I am to the point that I will literally pay someone to come to my house and show me what to do, since I can't get a straight answer from Digitrax and they won't call me.
I'm ready to get out of this hobby, if this is what I have to deal with. Can someone, somewhere help me, before I give up????
Thanks,
Mike
I have tried for 5 days to get this thing to work. I cannot get locos to be assigned individual addresses, so I can run independent locos, which is the whole point of using DCC!!! Either they A) won't take programming commands, or B) if they do, once I get them off the programming track and onto the main line, they don't respond to any command at any address, even the default 03. IAfter 3 days of heartache, I actually got two Atlas Masterline locos with ESU decoders to work...until I tried to program a third loco and now, none respond. Now, I have three dead locos and nothing is working. I have followed the instructions in the manual. I have used the Digitrax CV calculator tool. I have had numerous chats with the Digitrax help desk and followed their advice. I have scoured YouTube for helpful videos. After 5 days, this system won't even run a single loco now and I have no idea why. I know it isn't some kind of short circuit.
I am ready to literally take a sledgehammer to all my Digitrax stuff. I went with Digitrax, because they got such good reviews and were touted as being easy to use...what a crock. I have to be a NASA rocket scientist to be able to figure this thing out. This is supposed to be fun, not have me literally in tears with frustration. I'm not a moron, I should be able to figure this out!
Is there anyone out there who uses the DCS 210+ and knows how to program locos using the Digitrax DCS 210+ system with a DT602 controller...or know someone who I can contact that does? An actual live person that I can actually have a conversation with? I live in the Akron/Canton OH area. I am to the point that I will literally pay someone to come to my house and show me what to do, since I can't get a straight answer from Digitrax and they won't call me.
I'm ready to get out of this hobby, if this is what I have to deal with. Can someone, somewhere help me, before I give up????
Thanks,
Mike