Mike,

Are you sure it's an ESU decoder?  To my knowledge there has never been an ESU decoder that has been able to reset by using a magnetic wand.  That was more of a QSI thing.

Did you actually read back the values of CVs 7 & 8 to confirm the ESU ID?

Given that you aren't able to read anything leads me to two possible conclusions:
1)  Some sound decoders need to have a programming track booster.  They require more power than is put out by your Digitrax system.  As Ed mentioned, a PR3 is a good alternative if available as with the right power supply (16V 1amp) it can read most decoders.

In my experience this is not the case for ESU decoders unless it's maybe fitted with additional keep alive capacitors.

2).  There could be a poor connection between either the power pickups and the decoder or between the decoder and the motor.  You indicated that you got the lights to flash once so this seems less likely.

HTH,

Niel

Dream Trains makes and sells a grass app.

I believe he's out of stock at the moment.  But I'll confirm.

For confirmation:  They are currently out of stock and waiting for parts. 

So there are a couple of options.

The first question is how do you want to control them?  Via a DCC system or via "analogue input" (read switch or push button on a panel) or a combination of both?

Then there is the question of do you want to use a commercial option or a DIY option?  The DIY option would require some sort of programming and electronic skill, which isn't for everyone.

I'm currently doing some work on a board that would allow for the analogue input method.  There are still some bugs that need working out.

Niel

A few drops of paint and the lights look totally different.

What paint did you use?

Hey Steve,

I have a Photon and can do prints for you.  You have a PM.

Cheers,

Niel

Freightcars, really helped a lot with this one, can't wait to see or have the final product in my hands. 

Thank you so much for the help with the Windows and the Doors.   

I got stuck down a rabbit hole and haven't gotten back to these this week.  I need to send those to you.

No problem helping out.  It's been an interesting test to throw at the printer.

The guy that can help me talked of about R800 for a 300ml bottle?
I'm not to sure..... 

I have already drawn up everything, bottom of page 1.
Do you have a contact?

Regards,
Evert.

Evert,

He must be using some good stuff in that case.  Possibly SLA rather than DLP resins or something.

Send me a copy of your files and I'll see what I can do for you.

Regards,

Niel