--- In [email protected], Peter Vanvliet <pvanvl...@...> wrote: > > I have a Digitrax Chief system. I have read that programming the > Tsunami decoder requires additional power for the programming track. > I am interested in using the DecoderPro software application. I plan > on buying the LocoBuffer (USB version) to facilitate the > communication between my computer and the programming track. > > My question is this: Assuming the above-mentioned setup, to program > the Tsunami, do I also need something like the "PowerPax DCC > Programming Booster" > (http://www.tonystrains.com/technews/powerpax.htm) or SoundTraxx > "PTB-100 Programming Track Booster" > (http://www.soundtraxx.com/products/dcc/ptb100.htm) to provide the > extra power needed for programming, or does the LocoBuffer provide > enough "oomph" for the programming track? > > Thanks, > - Peter. ===================================================================
Peter: I use Decoder Pro with the following equipment: Digitrax Chief (DCS100) LocoBuffer II Soundtraxx PTB100 I was able to program Lenz, NCE, TCS & Soundtraxx decoders with my command station, but I wanted consistent read back capability - especially for reading back Tsunami decoder CVs to fine tune sound performance. So after researching the matter, I bought the PTB100. I have yet to encounter a decoder that I cannot read back or program. I have read that some folks were unable to program some sound decoders without a programing booster, but that was not my experience. I was able to program decoders, but I could not always read back the same. You are going to love Decoder Pro for programing your decoders. In my opinion, it is essential tool for getting optimal performance from your DCC equipped locos. It takes all the mystery out of programming decoders and best of all - the program is FREE! If you have any questions about the hardware or how to use the software, please feel free to contact me offline. Also, be sure to join the JMRI yahoo list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jmriusers/ Hope this helps. John Gibson Rocklin, CA A very, very, very satisfied user of Decoder Pro. ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[email protected] mailto:[email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
