In the midst of waiting for supercells that formed too far north of me to chase I bolt of inspiration struck! Using JMRI I have just developed a display which...
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Just posted the screenshot of the new YM reporting panel! This is the on-screen panel the dispatcher sees. The red lights next to the station names flash when...
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I just posted screenshots of my primary CTC panel which is being used until the GRS Trafficmaster V (on-screen version) is being programmed. Also posted a shot...
Hi Jim, That is a great looking and very detailed panel. Looking forward to seeing it in operation in the future!! Best, Andy Keeney Dewitt, MI You can...
... Jim D, Just use a few more ports and you can have the train ID as well Use rotary numerical thumb wheels and then read them when one of the other buttons...
Jim D, Just use a few more ports and you can have the train ID as well Use rotary numerical thumb wheels and then read them when one of the other buttons are...
I just alluded to networked printers in use here. I now expound... We have standardized on two small footprint laser printers for the GM&O which are stationed...
... Jim, Use BCD output switches - need 4 ports per digit or 16 ports for a normal 4 digit train number. Add another one to indicate the extra, 2nd section,...
True enough! The issue is getting the data to the computer. Not possible (currently) on Grapevine but there may be alternatives. Wondering (out loud) if...
... Jim, How do you get the push button data? Are you polling or does the switch closure cause something to be transmitted? Can you request the status of the...
The parallel inputs on the GV node are either on or off. Closing the pushbutton makes that specific input pull down (on state). Can't request status. There's...
I didn't know that! Thanks! Opens up some possibilities! JD ... From: ProTrak@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ProTrak@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Moir Sent:...
Jim: Is 0x117 the command that we're sending to the nodes to force an update of the serial detectors? Makes sense then that there would be a similar command ...
... Nope. For polling detectors: 0-120 causes the Node to send both original-serial-detector and "parallel-detector" data. For the "Advanced Serial Detector"...
How'd I manage THAT? JD ... From: ProTrak@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ProTrak@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Howard R Garner Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9:42 AM ...
Folks: The GM&O Eastern Division will host a "by invitation only" op-til-ya-drop weekend the 2nd weekend in November, 2009. This event will be limited to the ...
Hi guys, It looks like I will be able to attend part of the weekend (arriving Friday, leaving Sunday). Where are people staying?? Any suggestions?? Thanks...
... Newburg Inn, over on the west side of New Hamburg. It is about 5 miles from the house. www.newburginnmotel.com Alternatives to the east are in Kitchener,...
I want folks who are considering coming to the first C&NE ProTrak Weekend to realize that it is really, really early days here on the C&NE, and that this ...
I hit the road tomorrow bright and early. I will be operating on Wednesday in the Pittsburgh area and will arrive in Baden sometime on Thursday afternoon. ...
I also would like a copy John DePauw Operating the EJ&E Railway in 1973 in South East Michigan From: ProTrak@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ProTrak@yahoogroups.com]...
Your disclaimer is noted. I'll be there sometime Thur pm and leave either Sat or Sun to drive home. I am staying at the recommended motel but understand...