On my Layout, I have a manual switch to change control between a Bachmann EZ controller vs a JMRI/SPROG II PC setup. Things are working about 80%, but I have two issues I am still working on.
1. Bachmann EZ controller F10 controls Bachmann loco lights on/off. I cannot get any of the F0-F24 function buttons on the JMRI/SPROG III throttle to control these lights. Anyone know a workaround for this? What is the Bachmann EZ controller actually sending for the F10 function? I have read it is F0, but that still does not work in the PC environment.
2. Bachmann DCC turnouts. I have seen a couple of conversations on this one and am hoping someone has come up with a work around. I can program the turnouts via the Bachmann EZ controller and they work with that system. I can also program the turnouts via PanelPRO JMRI/SPROG III and they work with that system. Problem is once programed in one system, the other system can not see them on any address... And vice versa. I know this in the Bachmann DCC turnout documentation, but as i said, I am hoping someone has figured out a work around.
Thanks for any help on these!
Rob
Bachmann DCC turnouts
E-Z Command Control Center cannot control turnout address set by JMRI/Sprog 3. No workaround.
JMRI/Sprog 3 controlling a Bachmann DCC turnout whose address was set by E-Z Command Control Center
Try –
When using JMRI/Sprog control the turnout not as turnout but as locomotive address 9.
Select loco address 9 and use Loco 9 Function Key number ( 1 through 8 ) corresponding to the turnout address set by E-Z command Control Center, to line (throw) the turnout track switch.
Bachmann loco lights on/off
DecoderPro Throttle Function Panel Lights button should turn locomotive headlight or backup light on/off based on direction of travel Forward or Reverse selected.
Look to SPROG and JMRI to troubleshoot.