Installing a Hornby HM 7000 sound decoder
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- Опубліковано 4 січ 2024
- In this video I show you how to install a Hornby HM 7000, 21 pin sound decoder into a Bachmann Class 66.
I then show you how easy it is to use the HM app to control your trains and sound functions via a smart phone. Will this decoder work with my Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance 2? We find out as I run through the various sounds available for the 66 before giving my verdict on this product.
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I think for the price of them you can't go wrong I think they are great well done Hornby !!!
Yes, some Hornby products have been lacking recently but this along with the magnetic couplings are some of the ones that they have done really well.
Sorry, I can't find your name. I have watched quite a few videos on the HM7000 system. It's a brilliant idea, but it's not perfect - yet! Several people have found that they need to repeat setting up the system before it "takes". I have purchased several HM7000 sound decoders for my locos (TT:120), but don't have a layout set up at the moment. Like you, I will most likely set up the decoder with the app and then switch to DCC for operating the locos. I too prefer to twiddle knobs on a controller handset.
Thanks for your comments Paul. As with many new products a little bit of tinkering is needed, all the best for your layout.
The great thing about this decoder is you can change cvs while the loco is moving and you don't have to put it on a seperate track to change things I think it is great and with all the updates from Hornby on the sound files I believe the sounds will only get better these are ecmxcellent value for money if you have a few locos to put sound in
Most excellent guide; my only confusion is with speakers; which one to get for my DCC ready loco, where to place it firmly and how to install all the bits together.
Thank you for your comment. If you get the HM 7000 chip from Hornby it comes with the required speaker.
Regarding placing the speaker without knowing the loco make / model I can't help, but if you do a search on the internet, UA-cam or one of the many forums I'm sure you will find what you are looking for. Hope that helps TUN.
Most helpful info thanks@@TrainsUpNorth
Can I use this on analogue dc layout with dc controller ?
I believe you can but I haven't tried it. I can't see how the sound functions would work in DC. If you have a DCC loco you might be better with blanking plates and sounds from somebody like Train Tech if you want to use it on a DC layout.