Kristian-353752 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I picked up a dongle from my local shop today. I found it intuitive to use but the manual could have been a lot better, particularly around the creation of a second loco. This is a video of my first impressions and attempts at using it. https://youtu.be/HSvqUBtGAS8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 16 minutes ago, Kristian-353752 said: .....This is a video of my first impressions and attempts at using it. Thanks for showing how to setup and operate, seems quite straight forward 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 11 hours ago, Kristian-353752 said: but the manual could have been a lot better, particularly around the creation of a second loco. Look here for the quick start guide and a series of tutorials for the dongle. https://uk.hornby.com/hm7000/hm-dcc-guides Essentially you list all your legacy locos in the engine shed and assign them to the dongle. There is no practical limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Just had my pre order email for the Dongle... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendragon Sailing Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Just taken delivery of my Legacy Dongle and tried to link it via my Digitrax DCS210+ (via its LOCONET Port). Sadly, it doesn’t seem to work. No red LED lights up. I’m assuming therefore that XPRESSNET and LOCONET are not compatible, and that I won’t be able to use the Dongle unless I obtain a Select or Elite (which I won’t). A shame, but there it is. Pre-owned Legacy Dongle anyone? One careful owner ! 😂😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 XPRESSNET and LOCONET are totally different protocols and cannot be used interchangeably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_nelmes Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Got notification my pre-order is being dispatched from Hornby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Got my notification earlier too. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Its like Xmas come early !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 They must be processing them together, who will get theirs first? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 2 minutes ago, gilbo2 said: They must be processing them together, who will get theirs first? I bet its not me.. Royal Mail and where i don't mix.. Be lucky to see it next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritInVanCA Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Got my preorder notification as well. I know I won’t be first to receive mine as I live in Canada. Postage and broker fees will double the cost of this item but I wanted to use the last of my Hobby Points. Looking forward to having my DCC OO layout and my HM7000 TT120 layout through one app. Hopefully my brain can handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew-372848 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Well mine arrived today from Rails. Following the Guide posted by @96RAF above my TT 08 shunter was under the App control in minutes. I also could add my Bluetooth enabled locomotives (set to DCC running as I’m currently using the Elite). I can see this will be a boon for those with many legacy locomotives who want to use the App, but for me I’ll keep it in its box until accessory control comes along. Ingenious device though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Just a heads up for anyone trying to load multiple TTS function key profiles. There is a slight glitch that allows loading the first one but stops the second and subsequent. There is however a workaround, albeit a bit protracted, so if you have many to do it will be onerous and you may wish to delay doing many for now until fixed. This is what you have to do: • Unassign any locomotives from the HM7040 in the Manage Device screen. • Create a new 'Temp' vehicle in the Engine Shed. • Assign the HM7040 to it, ensuring that this is the only locomotive the 7040 is assigned to. • Tap on Settings. • Tap on Profiles. • Find your chosen function map. • Plug in the HM7040 / 'Temp' loco. • Tap on Import Function Map. • Go to Locomotive Settings of the 'Temp' locomotive. • Tap on Export Function Map. • Save the Function Map with a given name. • Go to Engine Shed. • Tap on the correct locomotive you wish for the newly exported function map to be applied to. • Tap on Import Function Map. • Choose the Function Map you recently exported. • This will install the function map for another locomotive. • Repeat this process using the 'Temp' locomotive with other profiles, exporting each Function Map out and re-importing them back in to the correct locomotive. • Once complete, go to Manage Devices, tap on HM7040 and assign the HM7040 to all locomotives you wish to control with it. ◦ Bug fix on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Mine too, is on it's way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Andrew-372848 said: Well mine arrived today from Rails…… Sorry, you have to of ordered direct from Hornby to be considered as first 😜😂 Glad it’s all gone smoothly 👍🏻 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, 96RAF said: Just a heads up for anyone trying to load multiple TTS function key profiles..... Blimey, that must of taken some working out, thanks for the post, saves loads of questions later 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 Just had the DPD email.. So maybe delivery tomorrow !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splatz Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 I haven't got my email from DPD yet, but this is not a surprise given I live in Northern Ireland, where everything seems to take longer to get to me 😠. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 My DPD "expecting" email arrived, so should get it next week sometime 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 Looks like mine is due tomorrow... But the ART department wants to go shopping.. Trying to come up with reasons to stay at home. "Looks like i have broken my leg" or "The dogs are looking lonely and we should stay with them" are topping the list !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moccasin Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Can you not direct to a safe place if you’re not in? Or is that not the issue? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipwell Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Is there no way to use this to control dcc connected points with a regular decoder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 24 minutes ago, Hipwell said: Is there no way to use this to control dcc connected points with a regular decoder? Not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, Moccasin said: Can you not direct to a safe place if you’re not in? Or is that not the issue? Just asked a neighbour to take it for me, so win win... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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