Some decoders may provide read back by adding an external resistor. Jmri stands for java model railroad interface jmri is an open source program for model railroad hobbyists jmri is a program suite, consisting of. My aim now is to use jmri decoder pro to set up the tc mark ii with turnout control and block detection so that i can operate trains via train controller or even via my digitrax throttle in this small section before tackling the more complex sections. This entire manual has been updated to correspond to jmri 3. Between new releases, new files may be created that you might want to use. I programme decoders using a sprog 3 and the jmri program. Using service mode to program the decoder from the program track. This site is also a distribution point of my dcc presentations in pdf format.
A selection of smartphones what is jmri jmri is a software program suite consisting of two major programs called decoder pro and panel pro. Jmri is a software program suite consisting of two major programs called decoder pro and panel pro. Jmri panel pro andor decoder pro is one program set that can be used. Intro to decoderpro mrh theater model railroad hobbyist. Jmri is a javabased crossplatform application for model railroaders. The decoder pro users guide is available at this address. Values that determine the characteristic of the decoder.
He has been experimenting with jmri software, the open source computer programming that includes decoder pro and panel pro. Nce phpro and jmri model railroader magazine model. Any other information by nce regarding jmri is provided as a courtesy only. Jmri is a javabased crossplatform program suite for model railroaders. Feb 06, 2017 this is a brief tutorial on how to get started setting up a control panel for your railroad. Jan 01, 2020 jmri panel pro manual pdf drawing computer based panels for depicting a model railroad layout, panelpro. Jmri software, decoder pro, panel pro and model railroad. Programs digitrax sound projects to sfxdecoders n programs cvs for most dcc decoders n loconet ms100 mode with fully buffered input and output data n runs on windows xp, vista and 2000. The most recent version covers versions in the series 4. All screen shots in this manual are from a windows machine using the metal user interface.
Decoder pro programming decoders not yet completed 4. To create a new loco entry in decoder pro, it has to recognise the decoder type and manufacturer. Create a detailed ctc machine model with jmripanelpro. Dapol decoder not recognised by sprogjmri dcc help. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. You only need to do a manual update when you move cars without run a train or run and terminate a switching job. In most cases, scripts should be the last items in the start up order. After recently purchasing and fitting a separate class 31 tts decoder, i connected up to jmri decoder pro to add it to my locomotive profiles. I have used decoder pro for several years to program decoders in locomotives on my ho scale model railroad. Yep, a neanderthal at heart i am with all of the newer sound decoders now using indexed cvs to expand the programming options beyond the nmra standard 256 cvs. The project is run by a group of volunteer computer programmers, who also enjoy model railroading. Team digital decoders are accessory decoders and do not have any built in cv read back capabilities. Dave describes how to get the software, install it, and establish communication with your dcc system. Modern dcc decoders are complicated beasts to program.
Java interfaces and sample implementations for controlling a model railroad layout from a personal computer. The tutorial is developed in a word document and published as pdf format files. Jmri operations paperwork examples the next three slides show examples of the paperwork generated. Programming of digital command control dcc decoders decoderpro. It talks to the decoders using the jmri programming interface, so that it can run on any computer and layout hardware that jmri has been ported to. Out of purely academic interest, has anyone actually used jmri and sprog or other hardware to program a loco with one of the marklin decoders now being fitted to recent lgb. Getting jmri to set up rr cirkits tower controller mkii. These most recent guides include more depth on all the features of decoder pro.
Decoderpro is part of the java model railroading interface a free open source model railroading software project. The programming of digital command control dcc decoders decoderpro. It contains modular applications for programming of digital command control dcc decoders decoderprodrawing computer based panels for depicting a model railroad layout panelpro and layout editorcontrolling the layout all modules. Jmri panel pro tutorial by robert bucklew welcome to the. Tts decoders updated jmri decoder file class 50 and class. Under automatic throttle control the rev levels change up as the. Introduction to aspect signaling with jmripanelpro clinics in this series. Jul 18, 2019 jmri panel pro manual pdf drawing computer based panels for depicting a model railroad layout, panelpro. We provide a link to the drivers for the silicon labs chipset used on board, the software used with the usb board is up the end user. Online help for the current version of jmri decoderpro is here. Dcc characteristics 14 bit addressing 7 bit addressing 1127.
The original mac code from the decoder pro project, which only supported nces powerpro dcc system at the time, was rewrittentranslated into java by bob, and the rest is history. If you have jmri, a wireless router and a smartphone you are set to go. Tts decoders updated jmri decoder file class 50 and. This is the only mfx decoder ive got, do others perhaps have a different list of cvs. Jul 08, 2019 jmri panel pro manual pdf drawing computer based panels for depicting a model railroad layout, panelpro. This manual explains most of the features available in digitrax decoders. Java applications to control a model railroad layout. Online help for the current version of jmri operationspro is here. Links for other programs that can be used by digitrax can be found on the digitrax web site. The list of cvs in the manual for the lgb 24741 spreewald seem comprehensive to me.
I have a dapol gauge 0 terrier which was factory fitted with a dapol decoder, i assume an imperium. Mar 15, 2018 download jmri model railroad interface for free. Currently there are a number of online manuals on the jmri website. The decoder instruction card included with your decoder lists the features of the decoder and includes specific information about how to install the decoder. This online manual will help with understanding the basic features of the most recent versions of the program. This is a brief tutorial on how to get started setting up a control panel for your railroad. You will need, a means to connect between your computer and the track on which the locomotive rests, that will take serial instructions and generate dcc. If the formatting looks odd, you probably need to update your browser.
Apr 29, 2016 description video shows how to add a loco to your jmri decoder pro roster. Only one wiring method will be shown and explained. Of course you must use a cable to actually create the loconet bus. Inside your jmri preferences folder are a number of types of configuration files used by decoderpro. These files contain all the various cvs and settings for each decoder. Jmridecoderpro information sheet dave duchamp, november 2011 the jmri project provides computer software for decoder programming and model railroad computer control.
The best part this software suite is free to download and use from the following. Introduction to layout control with jmripanelpro rrcirkits. The volunteers at jmri regularly add new and update old decoder definition files. In my case, i now use jmri decoder pro for all my decoder programming after years of resisting its use. The latest versions of this manual and the decoder instruction cards is available at.
Most of the decoders in locomotive samples will be digitrax, except for sound examples. Wiring the loconet the following items are used to implement the loconet bus. A fantastic series of articles on using panel pro in jmri. Decoder pro, decoder pro3 and operations are covered in other material.
Computer with usb or serial port, jmri decoder pro and a command station compatible with jmri. Unfortunately it is woefully lacking in real details. Jmri operationspro is contained within the decoderpro, panelpro and soundpro modules and accessible from their main menu bar. Quaker valley railroad jmri panel tutorial updated july 2015. Drawing computer based panels for depicting a model railroad layout panelpro. Description video shows how to add a loco to your jmri decoder pro roster. How do i start the decoderpro program for new user. The decoderpro symbolic programmer is meant to improve this. Getting started with decoder pro and panel pro by setting up your hardware interface. A transition to speed step zero resets manual throttle control back to automatic throttle control.
Decoders are programmed by changing the value of configuration variables cvs within the decoder cvs are memory locations programmed with specific values that determine the characteristic of the decoder changing the value. This method was built and tested by the author, and works for. I would like to acknowledge the original author and presenter of this decoderpro. I messed around with the function mapping, speed table, switching range, abv etc and it all seems to work just fine. Bucklew 040212 there are several parts of the jmri program. Once you have downloaded the jmri software and installed it. The paragon 3 sound unit is a multifunction dcc decoder that supports the following. Using digitrax devices on a non digitrax dcc controlled. Suggestions for using the basic motor controls and programming on. All the crew has to do is follow the list and check off the entries as the work is done. Because of the large number of features and options in decoderpro you really do need a manual if you want to really find out how it works. This is a big job since there is a file for just about every decoder ever manufactured. Start up preferences allow windows and files to be opened, scripts to be run, and additional buttons to be placed on the main window when the application starts click the add button and select the type of start up action to add. Decoderpros database makes a great roster database well show how purchase a decoder tester test and configure your decoder before you install it in your locomotive or rolling stock join dcc yahoo groups lots of help and documents on dcc and programming.
These can usually be found either on the jmri web site or in the files area of jmri users log in to access. Need decoderpro file for intermountain n scale sd402 esu. Need decoderpro file for intermountain n scale sd402 esu loksound select decoder. It contains modular applications for programming of digital command control dcc decoders decoderpro. Decoder definitions stored in the decoders subdirectory, one for any customized decoder.
Computer with usb or serial port, jmri decoder pro and a. It does not cover the similar control panel editor. Intro to decoder programming with jmridecoderpro dave duchamp bob jacobsen copresenter dick bronson copresenter. You do need to connect your computer to your dcc system to use jmri decoder pro or panel pro, but not for ops. I dont have such a beast myself, but ive been reading through and trying to help on a couple of recent threads and it. The k falls switcher list shows the yard engine moving a cut of cars from the arrival track and sorting them into the correct outbound blocks. Introduction to aspect signaling with jmripanelpro 4. It was then decided to hand the decoder pro project to bob so it could be integrated into his jmri project. Decoderpro can run on any computer system that will run java 1. This manual method may be the best and fastest way if you know for sure whats in there. Nowhere in any of the instructions quick start or full manual does. Jmri is a free software suite for programming decoders, creating panels, and other operations. And the stuff i would want to fiddle with are best done in ops mode anyway like volume adjustments, or start voltage. Questions regarding jmri should be directed to the jmri user group questions regarding jmri should be directed to the jmri user group.
Jmri allows user to modify cvs using various pages. Jmri decoderpro information sheet dave duchamp, november 2011 the jmri project provides computer software for decoder programming and model railroad computer control. In the summer of 2006, i attended the nmra philadelphia convention and sat in on all of the jmri clinics. The simple idea of put the address in cv01 doesnt cope well when you program complicated functions using combinations of bit patterns. Apr 27, 2017 because of the large number of features and options in decoderpro you really do need a manual if you want to really find out how it works. Jmri for switch lists model railroad hobbyist magazine. If your loconet layout has different items attached at the addresses used by this demo it may behave strangely while running the demo files. Its always best to run the latest version of jmri because improvements and fixes are being done continuously. Decoderpro user guide updating decoder definitions. This tutorial will come in three parts and cover the panel editor and the layout editor.
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