Deem Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 HM 7000-8TXSHave been delivered today. I can't seem to find the app to download, any update on that if possible. 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...
Brew Man Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Rob, you're such a tease.grinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM6 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Those ‘in the know’ have also signed NDAs so nothing can or will be disclosed before a Hornby say so.As Rob has said many times, the new decoders will work just like a ‘normal’ decoder straight from the box but all the bells and whistles come with the app.As far as that is concerned all that is needed is a bit of patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deem Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 Thanks everyone, I was just wondering maybe I miss something but just have to wait like everyone. Not to worry.Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Rob, you're such a tease.grinning Not really as there is a standard release procedure to go through with the app stores. Once the app is ready for release and it is submitted to them then it is out of Hornby's hands.All I can say is the app is with Apple.It is likely the Hornby product announcement will add more detail, especially given the app scan codes do not work yet and there will be user guides and manuals, etc to be published and linked to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deem Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 I was really excited to test bluetooth and how they sound. I even bought decent but very cheap speakers with 2 pin connector. But "good things come to those who wait" so I will just have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 @96RAFI hope that doesn't mean there will be an even longer wait for the Android version, but it sounds like it does. thinking_face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 @DeemThe speaker that comes with the decoder is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I was really excited to test bluetooth and how they sound. I even bought decent but very cheap speakers with 2 pin connector. But "good things come to those who wait" so I will just have to wait. The product page clearly states the TXS sound decoders come with a decent speaker system. I trust your speakers are of a suitable impedance and power rating. The ones I saw on Cool Components with a 2-pin plug were only 4-ohm so unsuitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 @96RAFI hope that doesn't mean there will be an even longer wait for the Android version, but it sounds like it does. thinking_face You may find out tomorrow or very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ighten 1707822464 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Talking of impedance mine have shipped and one thing I'm curious to find out is if the Rapidos 16 hunslets built in speaker will be ok.I'm thinking I could test just by cutting ✂️ both the built in speaker wires then making a join to a cut tsx cableI'm slightly baffled why any of these speakers at this size would not work as all the chips start at the same voltage and generally don't produce staggering different amounts of power to the speakers driver. And none of these are hard to drive speakers , they don't even have a real crossover to deal with. Even if you drove a 4ohm it would have to be quite an amp shortage to not work. Or is this actually measuring something somewhere somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Audio output of sound decoders is spec’d as X watts at Y impedance. Wander off spec at your peril. A loco sound decoder is not unlike your home HiFi in that if you drive it at high power into the wrong speakers you will blow either the amp or speaker whichever is the weakest link.Stick with the decent speaker provided, run the decoder amp at the default global volume level and all will be well.A word of caution about these new speakers, the driver attaches to the enclosure by double sided sticky and once pressed into place they will self destruct if you attempt to unstick them, so be sure the enclosure you assemble is the right one before sticking the driver in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ighten 1707822464 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Just noticed the app has gone to "pre release available on iOS.." "android coming soon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dace21uk Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Sorry for being a bit dense, but this is all about as clear as mud. I have pre-ordered one of the 8 pin sound decoders to put in my new Scotsman. Do they come with a speaker? I think the decoder needs an 8 ohms speaker, is that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_nelmes Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 The decoder comes with a good quality ‘sugar cube’ speaker which is pre-wired to plug straight into the decoder. It also has a set of different size speaker enclosures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 @ Dace 21ukThe 8pin sound decoder comes with a speaker - pre-wired with a plug which fits into a socket on the decoder. There are two sockets on the decoder, the other takes the power pack which is yet to be released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dace21uk Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Thanks @ Bulleidboy. I have just read the product page again and it says:This decoder also has sound capabilities, the perfect pairing to a loco with a pre-fitted speaker or even for locomotives that can fit a small external sugar cube speaker.so I feel a bit less of a muppet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Just noticed the app has gone to "pre release available on iOS.." "android coming soon" Where did you read that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ighten 1707822464 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Just on any description under any loco they have added the description of HM7K to.. however I have android and apple in the house and it's not yet available.. RAF has made it clear that any release will be well promoted. So I suspect this may always have looked like this and I just never noticed before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Received my 8 pin decoder today. Bigger box than I was expecting, but not nearly as big as the card board box it came in, ridiculous! The App is installed by scanning the QR code on the instruction guide, buttt! it's not available yet disappointed_relieved - at least not for Android. Should be along soon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_nelmes Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Interesting when you click on HM7000 on front page it takes you back to front page so they have obviously developed a whole set of content which will be enabled when the App goes live, which must be soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Apple refused the app as it was stated as pre-release. This label has been amended out and the app resubmitted to Apple Store. It is in their hands again.As also indicated the Android app will follow, but not immediately. Could be a week or few.Yes there is a raft of hidden content including videos, quick start guides, user manual, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pd91223 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On @Ighten's post above (10:56:18 Wed 15 Mar 2023), the most interesting (and concerning) thing is "Available to Hornby club members only". That's never been mentioned before has it?thinking_face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 I think that applies to the loco description he is reading it from, not the HM7k App. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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