All. I am posting this because there was an interest on the list in programming using vb.net. We are offering a clinic at the convention using Train Server and...
Anybody ever modeled the messenger cable between a signal bridge and an instrument case? At the SFMOHS convention in Pasadena last week a fellow entered a...
Dear Fellow Model Railroad fans: I am posting this because there was an interest in programming to Train Server using vb.net. We are offering a clinic at the...
Matt, Will you be posting your clinics on your site for all of us who were unable to attend? I hope. Jim Kirwan [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Hi All...Happy Fourth...belated but not forgotten On my layout I have four districts. Each receives power from one of Tony's Breakers. The wire from the...
... terminal of the motherboard to the terminal strip. I know the looped wire in the DCCOD is relatively small compared to my #12 bus and I would like to use...
Jay, I use #12 wire in a spade crimp connector that fits under the screw terminals of the motherboard. Look for the spade connectors with the blue plastic end....
Hi jim I was planning to post my clincis on July 18th. I'll email the list whenit is on line. We announced the following at the train show.. o KAM submits...
Anyone in this group using JMRI with the C/MRI system? Our club is looking to integrate our signals and detectors with a JMRI based dispatchers panel and DCC...
Hi Dave, Contact me off list. cornwall9 at yahoo.com. I am one of the original users of PanelPro and I do clinics on both C/MRI and DCC use of the program. I...
Hello all: I recently went thru a situation where I would get UTX errors intermixed with bad input data (headers were valid, but data contained false ...
David: I haven't built my layout yet (it's why I retired), but I'm rooting for you and can't imagine using any other system than JMRI. Also, I gave you a...
Hi David, I use C/MRI and Digitrax Loconet on my small home layout. I have 5 SMINI's on my C/MRI bus--all works well. I'm not using signalling yet. I also...
Bruce Chubb recommends using shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the SMINIs. Can anyone recommend a particular cable and a good source for it. The best...
Matt, I know I'd like to be able to read it if you would post them. I'm trying to learn all that is available to put together what will work best in my...
Nick, I would also love to have access to your info. I'm reading up on all the subjects you have listed but I also have all Mr. Chubb's articles & books. I...
Hi I purchased cable from Skycraft in Orlando, FL. They have a web site. I got 150 feet and paid 14 cents a foot I believe. http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/ ...
I can vouch for skycraft. I purchase all my wire from them. They have a large inventory of all sizes and types. My last purchase was 1741 feet of solid 22...
Since more of the newer homes are being wired for networks, I have seen the cables available at home depot and Lowes so builders can purchase and install into...
Hi Dale, My clinics are available online at: http://www.wsbcos.com/Cornwall/cornwall_jmri.htm My friend has put them and updated pictures on his website....
Home depot sells standard Cat 6E cable and connectors. It works fine on my 100 MHx network. The various pairs have different twist rates. I'm not sure why...
Earl, Cat-6 is actually for gigabit ethernet, and is way above spec for the application you are talking about here. Cat-5 (100-megabit) is more suitable (and...
The reason for the varying twist rates is to minimize cross-talk between pairs. The pairing, by the way, is as follows: Pair 1: Pin 4 (Blue) & Pin 5...
... for it. http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&productId=232451 The link above will wrap,...
... Simply because the model railroad is a "very hostile" and unregulated environment as far as electronic noise goes. Also- Networking systems use highly...
Group: I'll reply on the original post.... RS-422 and RS-485 specs require certain cable, part of this is the old security requirements on shielding and an...
