barry
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Post by barry on Jul 8, 2019 15:16:47 GMT
Hi
I have a Megapoints solenoid controller that can address 6 points i.e values 0 to 11 on a single address. It appears that LC-DCC windows software is limited to values 0 to 7. Is it possible to increase this range please.
Regards Barry
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Post by LC-DCC Designer on Jul 9, 2019 11:36:54 GMT
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barry
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Post by barry on Jul 9, 2019 16:50:51 GMT
Hi John
Yes, I have tried different addresses and get no response.
However I have re-read the Megapoints manual and believe you are correct in that they should work that way.
I believe there is a problem with my DCC Module.
I was getting unreliable point operation and was not sure if it was the software or the DDC module. I have just discovered that the Points work every time if a blow a hair-dryer at the module for a few seconds. So I suspect a dry joint on the board somewhere. But still only work with values on address 2.
I have emailed Megapoints for advice.
Thank you for the reply, I was not sure if the method I was using was a peculiarity of your code or not.
Regards Barry
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Post by LC-DCC Designer on Jul 9, 2019 17:06:41 GMT
I have tested points operation with both Hornby R8247 and DCC Concepts AD2FX decoders. So your megapoints decode should work if NMRA compliant.
Regards John
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Post by LC-DCC Designer on Jul 9, 2019 19:28:07 GMT
Not having used megapoints before, but looking at their manuals I notice they use I2C to link their modules. I would check the SCL, SDA, GND cable connectors. These can some times become unreliable and just need unplugging and then re-connecting.
Regards John
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