help with programming dcc loco

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northernwoodw

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New to this, i have a proto 2000 h10-44 fairbanks morse new york central 9100, just got my dcc controller prodigy 2 i dont have the loco address or cv's. I tried it on the program tack and it reads only 0000 it says not all decoders work on this, so either i am doing it wrong or it doesn't work on it. I can't seem to find the info is there a site that has this or does someone know? I can't even find what decoder it has?

Ken
 
I'm not familiar with that controller, but if this train is new then it should be set to the default short address of "3". The programming track should let you set things up without needing to know the address, because the controller expects you to have removed all other trains from the track and is basically sending brute force commands to anyone who is listening.
 
Some decoders need a resistor across the rails on the programming track, if you are using a programming track. Personally, I prefer to set only my address on the programming track, and then do all the rest in Ops Mode (or programming on the main).
 


I have found the best way is to use "Decoder Pro" from JMRI for all my programming.You have the option of then using a programming track or program via the main operating track.
My setup is a Digitrax Super chief and a RR Circuits usb loco buffer conected to my pc, the proramming output from the Super chief is fed to my bench and terminates in a standard dual outlet RJ45 computor socket i then have a piece of track with a short lead soldered to it and on the other end is a RJ45 plug, this way i do the initial programming on the bench then reach over and place the loco on the main track and off it goes. The realy cool thing about the JMRI package is can control everything from the pc including the throttle. Incedently because i have some locos fitted with "Lok sound" decoders the second outlet on the dual outlet pc socket is wired to the lok sound programmer so all i need to do is swap over the track connector to program track from the comfort of my chair,(dont you just love technology :p) i will post a photo of the set up later today once the bench has been cleared.:D

Mike.
 
ok i programmed the address on the program track and moved it to the main one and it works however i still dont have the cv list to set the values the way i want and volume if possible. I cant find any info on the web, any help?
 
Each decoder is different that way. You must know the decoder's make and model, and then find the manual under "support" or "references" at their website. Generally, there is a master volume CV, and then individual sound CV's.

CV2 is your V-Start. Set your throttle to speed step 1, enter "programming on the main", or ops mode, and dial in CV2. Start with a value of 1 and see what it does. I find that even zero makes some decoders move their locos. If so, you must find other torque and dither cv's...in the manual.

Cv's 3 and 4 are the only other ones I play with, unless it is a Tsunami that requires fiddling with 209 and 210. CV3 is inertia, or how slowly the locomotive gets up to speed with a load. I use a value at least at 50. Same with CV4, momentum, or the tendency to keep rolling from a given speed, until it slows to a stop. I often go 20 or more higher than my setting for inertia in CV3. If your train is going to collide, use the emergency button, or with a QSI, F7 is a fast brake.
 
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