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going to want a slower motor speed.
This uses CV133, range is 0~255. Start off with 60.
Choosing your preferred control method :
There are 2 options: The first will use F2 for forward and F3 for reverse. (Just press the Fn on
to start, off to stop). This uses CV61. Set it to 64 and you can give it a try!
The second control option:
This will use Function 2 to turn the motor on and the forward/reverse buttons of your
controller for direction. This uses CV61. Set it to 68 and see what you think.
We prefer method 1, however there is ONE advantage of the second method. If you want to
power several motors like this for a crane, you can remap the functions on each of them
differently, set them to the same number and control each with its own specific function
buttons.
Manual control of Rule 17 Lighting
Rule 17 Lighting: This is primarily a US lighting style, however UK diesel models often have a
“day” and “night” lighting level, and this “rule 17” setup can also help you to get that to work
properly in your locomotives if you think about it!
In general, this rule stipulates that light in the rear of a loco should be on & dimmed when
the front light is at full brightness & importantly, that the headlight should also always be
dimmed in the direction of travel when….
(1) At stations/yards where switching is underway.
(2) If a locomotive is stopped close behind another train.
(3) On non-signaled lines when a locomotive is stopped on the main and waiting for an
approaching train.
(4) When a locomotive is approaching and passing the head end & rear end of a train on the
adjacent track.
(5) At other times to permit clearly visible passing of hand signals or when safety of employees
requires it.
Some decoders offer a very basic form of Rule 17 but we decided to do it properly. Because
it requires several CVs to be set we will describe it in a series of simple steps, each properly
explained.
We are going to set up front & rear lighting so that lights:
* Are not directional on/off (manual on/off selection)
* Are on separate buttons (F0 and F1) and also...
* Light in the end opposite to direction auto-dims if on.
* Are NOT automatically dimmed when stopped but...
* Can be dimmed when stopped or when switching with F4 no matter which direction the
loco is moving.