Programming
Using Decoder Pro |
The Turbine decoder has some unique options due to the dual drive system (Diesel & Turbine) as well as some new options for all future decoders. I am not very bright when it comes to CVs so I will show the panels from Decoder Pro |
| Function Mapping
I have removed the properties from F7 and F8. When the function groups are swapped (Advance Panel) they become F11 and F12 used for marker Lights and Cab Light. |
| Lights Panel
The lights are straight forward at this point. Change the type to LED so that the processor can give the right appearance for our poor human eyes.
FX5 & FX6 are set for Mars lights. |
| Advance Panel
This panel will swap the Function Group (F5 - F8) with (F9 - F12). Most DCC throttles have functions 0-9, any function past this requires an extra 1 or 2 key presses. This brings the brake from F11 to F7 and motor controls for manual notching (and starting the turbine) F9 & F10 down to F5 & F6. |
| Sound Panel
This panel sets up most of the control functions like setting the fans and compressor to auto, turbine drops to idle before dynamic brakes come on, selecting manual notching, diesel turns off when turbine is running, and enable the odd backfire. |
| Sound Panel (2)
This is part of the same panel. I have set the Time out to 20 secs (all functions off).
The Turbine Start Speed has two options.
When in auto drive mode the turbine will start at this speed.
When in Manual Notch Mode this is the maximum speed the loco will travel at when the turbine is off. |
| Equaliser Panel
This is the fun bit. it will vary depending on the speakers used , your hearing, and the day of the week.
Using decoder Pro you can play with settings and hear the resulst as you go. |
| UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This last bit of programming deals with the new CVs - CV53, CV54, CV57, & CV58. These are for formatting and set up of auxiliary lighting. I will add the image when the decoder definition is updated in Decoder Pro
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| This video shows the loco running around the layout. |
| This video shows how to control the lights and the sounds from the throttle. |