Sparkman Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I have been running rail master with elite controller ,but the elite developed fault and would not recode newly code a decoder , I sent it for repair but came back has uneconomical repair . I bought an elink instead but still having problems . It came with a elink disc .the question is. do I have to install the elink disc .do I have to uninstall the elite disc , and will I lose my settings including the layout plan appreciate your input .thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 No, leave RM exactly as is, with the following exceptions. It is 100% compatible with both eLink & Elite. It is the same program for both controllers. In fact the version on the eLink CD is probably an older out of date version. The current version being 1.64.0.All you need to do is open the System Settings window and make changes in the option fields found there to select the eLink as your main Controller A. The RM USB software driver currently installed is the same as well for the Elite..Also, check your railmaster.INI file (COG icon in the Help About window to open .INI editor) to make sure that the appropriate .ini settings are set for Alternative comms and Check controller are enabled. See last post in locked post at top of forum RM section titled "Getting Started with Railmaster". If Elite feedback is set as =1 make it =0. Apart from these simple changes listed above, the rest of RM can be left as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkman Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Thanks very much . Will try again tomorrow .much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Sparkman, to make your elink work as controller A, you must set the Baud Rate at 115,200. Otherwise it will not work. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 ... john ..I am delighted to see you back John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 My thoughts too John, excellent to have you back, with the issue that had you leave now but a distant memory. How are the thumbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 RDS, FISHY, merci beaucoup. Both thumbs now have titanium inserts, and are recovering well. I have been monitoring from time to time, but ,had to interject as most important bit, had not been mentioned, particularly, as i had similar probs, a long time ago. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 As well as Baud rate, I should have also added to check that the Com port number that the USB interface is using for the eLink still matches that reported in Windows Device Manager. If not familar with DM, use the 'COG' icon within RM to open Device Manager (I think to the best of my recollection that it is in the 'System Settings' window, not using my RM PC at present to check). Basically, do all the checks relating to eLink communications listed in the locked post I referred to in first reply..John, with all those metal parts inside, shall we call you 'Terminator'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 CHRIS, i think my age would make me more akin to the Bionic man(steve Austin). Its great to be able to use my hands without having to wear custom made appliances, and to be able to type again, without any pain. Bionic knees next, time will tell. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 When I read the title of this thread I assumed that Hornby was scrapping the Elite!This brings us back to a previous thread that suggested that the OP choose a title that says what is meant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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