daniel_keighron-foster Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I recently (last 3-4 months) got an Elite controller and it seems to have a very annoying 'feature' where when you use the knobs to select something (mainly a loco ID), and then press the button down, the number you've chosen ends up changing. I'm not turning the knob as I press it, so presumably there's something dodgy going on with the circuitry inside. Really annoying when you end up controlling the wrong loco or programming CV codes.Is this a known issue or might I have a defective unit? seems to do it on both sides but one side more than the other.Thanks,Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I've noticed this occaisionally - when you put the loco code number in using the keypad, I push the knob twice - this usually works. I've had my Elite for a number of years - maybe contacts are not as good as they used be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Mine does that now and then, too - it's because the click-step knob wasn't quite 'clicked', and thinks it's on the next or previous number.Before you press to confirm, just rock the knob slightly to either side, to ensure it is 'centred'. It could really do with a slightly more positive detent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 You are turning the knob as you press it. The knob rotary selection is extremely sensitive, not suited to the ham fisted like me. You can see the same effect during programming as you select read, press the knob and it goes to write. To prove this hold the knob between thumb and forefinger of one hand and press it with the other hand. Works every time.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Works best if you use your forefinger (vertically) to press dead centre of the knob, rather than a thumb or forefinger (horizontally) on the edge of the knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_keighron-foster Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Thanks for the very quick replies :)ah right so it’s just poor design then. the thing that got me to thinking it might be an actual problem with the unit is that sometimes when quickly slowing down a loco, it jumps back up in the other direction (like, quite far) which can obviously have interesting results given youre trying to slow something down quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 What is the firmware revision of your Elite (displays briefly on screen during power on self test). If it is below 1.42, then upgrade it. Personally, I would upgrade it anyway if it is not the current revision level (1.44 at the time of writing this reply)..Instructions on how to upgrade your Elite firmware are posted on this link..https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/forum/updating-firmware-on-the-elite.Note that if your Elite is at version 1.3 or lower, that the sequence of button pressing to operate things changed in the 1.4x releases. So as well as upgrading the firmware, download the later 1.4x user manual from the 'Help & Advice' manual downloads section of this site..https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/downloads/view/index/cat/11/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Suddenly speeds up - that could be a dirty spot on the track corrupting the DCC signal, so the decoder thinks it is getting 16v dc!Try cleaning the track and disabling dc running. Some clever clogs will jump in and say which cv that is - I can never remember! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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96RAF Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The encoders (speed knobs) are rate dependent so if you turn them ever so slowly you will never move a loco and if you spin them all sorts of stuff can happen, especially if trying to slow down fast. Its a bit like hitting a bump stop and rebounding. The answer is firm and positive steady rate movements. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 DC Running - CV29 bit 2 - subtract 4 from the current value of the CV and write it back to turn DC Running off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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