LuLuJo Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 My 8 pin sound version arrived this morning. I have stuck it in a princess and it works straight away on dcc as predicted. Interesting to compare it with a TTS chip in another Princess. It seems quieter than the older version but still ok. I have tried the largest enclosure so far. I think I have more chuffs per revolution than before but still fewer than there should be even allowing that the sound is for a 3 cylinder loco and not a four.Just need the app now for a real test. The QR code in the instructions takes you to the old 6000 app. Overall so far so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 When the app is released you will be made well aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Ah there we go, finally got the DPD notification. Arriving tomorrow. hugging_faceHow do we select which loco sound the decoder plays without the app? The older TTS decoders were a one trick pony in that they were programmed for one particular loco sound, but the new TXS decoders can play any sound you select from the app, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 As I understand it the decoders come with a default sound file installed. You then use the App to select and install a sound file of your choosing. So you need the App to do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Henny Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 How do we select which loco sound the decoder plays without the app? You can't.It is not a case that the decoder contains all the available sound files for different Loco classes and you select which loco to play through some form of CV setting.There is only memory space in the decoder for one Class of loco sound file. The default one being a steam loco class, so not much use if buying the TXS for a Diesiel if you don't have a working APP.You have to use the APP to download the required Class of loco sounds and use the APP to overwrite the default sound file with the one required.It has to be the APP via Bluetooth to install a sound file as there is no support in the current NMRA standard to load sound files into a decoder using the DCC protocol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Exactly as I expected. Just wanted to get clarification. I’m looking forward to really getting stuck into the app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 The default sound is steam - A1/A3 - but it is there as a test sound. If you want the A1/A3 sound profile you have to load it. The good thing about these HM7000 decoders is that you can just load a new sound on top of what you had previously loaded - no need to clear the old sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 When I first had a look at the HM7000 page on Hornby’s website, I found a list of the locos that you could use with the sound decoders, but I can’t seem to find it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Do you have a Hornby Catalogue? They are listed there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pd91223 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 See @96RAF's post about halfway down this page:https://uk.hornby.com/community/forum/hm7000-system-337788?ccm_paging_p=6&ccm_order_by=&ccm_order_by_direction= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 That was indeed the list I saw on Hornby’s website, but can’t seem to find it now. Maybe they removed it. I’m sure a list will be put up when the app launches, so it’s not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Hornby seem to go from one extreme to the other when it comes to packaging. Can't help but chuckle.My 21-pin was dispatched at the same time, but didn't arrived with the 8-pin. DPD says it's still in Neverland. thinking_face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Mine arrived with so much bubble-wrap, I thought about starting a pass the parcel gamesmile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Bubble wrap eh! us mere mortals got scrunched up paper angry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedCape Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 You only get bubble wrap once you surpass 4000 posts. yumI've a loooong way to go for such luxuries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Will confirm for you early next week which option I get.And here was me telling DHL to put in the letter box as first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pd91223 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 My decoder & power bank came in bubble wrap in large box as above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 RAF96 and Fishy must get their parcels wrapped in gold leafgrinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_nelmes Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Just fitted to a Railroad Deltic - the sound is gorgeous. Be even better when it has a Deltic sound profile in. The largest enclosure fits the Deltic with the edge tabs removed (just). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 RAF96 and Fishy must get their parcels wrapped in gold leafgrinning The last one was hand delivered by a bloke in a roller, not quite true it was a DPD bloke in a Merc van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMSFan72 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Well, I got the Next18 version delivered yesterday. I put it into the socket on my decoder tester and tried to drive it (with my Zimo MXULFA). The Zimo firstly tries to identify the address and decoder so reads CVs before it will enter drive mode...but all it did was pulse the motor and fail to read anything...hmmm! Might have to try it with another programmer and JMRI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Should be in DCC mode by default with short address 3, so it should respond with motor control, function control and sound control.The decoder supports Service track programming in all modes and PoM under DCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekr1707821591 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 The MXULFA sets CV144 when it first reads a decoder, could this cause problems as CV144 in the HM7000 decoder is "source of motor control" setting.Derekr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMSFan72 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 The MXULFA sets CV144 when it first reads a decoder, could this cause problems as CV144 in the HM7000 decoder is "source of motor control" setting.Derekr Agreed, it's definitely a peculiarity to the MXULFA. Using a DCC EX++ on JMRI I have no issues reading CVs and running the chip. The only thing missing is a profile for these decoders in JMRI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMSFan72 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 The MXULFA sets CV144 when it first reads a decoder, could this cause problems as CV144 in the HM7000 decoder is "source of motor control" setting.Derekr Agreed, it's definitely a peculiarity to the MXULFA. Using a DCC EX++ on JMRI I have no issues reading CVs and running the chip. The only thing missing is a profile for these decoders in JMRI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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