Nice. I've got one of these in a box, and not had the courage to tackle the install yet. I'm interested to know what limits there are within the ECOS routing algorithms when using the turntable. Could you for instance run a loco on a route that uses the turntable to reverse the loco and then place it into a siding somewhere, all as one scheduled move?
Ranmore Common Railway I have experimented with that idea in the past and it works to an extent. The Ecos routing protocol will set the accessories to the programmed state ie open or closed logic. So to achieve what you ask it would be a simple case of triggering the route twice. Once to set the route the other to turn the locomotive. Definitely have a go and see what results you get! Cheers... Ben.
Great stuff - thank you. Now controlling my turntable from the iPhone - brilliant! One question - it does seem a little fast compared to a prototype (maybe I'm wrong?) - is the speed adjustable?
Thanks - I can't see anything in the manual. However, I did some googling and if I look on pictures of the 89111 control box, the two buttons on the top right of the control box are labelled "Bridge speed +" and "Bridge speed -". I then read forums that say that Heljan have advised that these don't work on the current model. (Consistent - not labelled and not referred to in the manual.) Other advice on railway forums is to reduce input voltage using diodes back-to-back in parallel - not sure about using that to reduce speed - hmm. Maybe later. Anyway, thanks again.
I am trying to the same using my Bachmann DCC and JMRI. I am able to control the TT using the throttle functions but can't seem to get it to work using the TT layout.
@@theengineshed359 I am trying to control the Bachmann turntable through the JMRI layout. I have the JMRI layout with the turntable, tracks and turnouts. I am able to control the regular dcc turnouts but not able to control the turntable by clicking on the track I want it to switch. Currently, the turntable address is set to default which is 3. Don't have anything else addressed as 3.
@@MrActionplus Id try changing the default address to a higher value sometimes the default address of 3 can cause problems across the DCC bus. The Hejan Turntable I know for fact has this issue. Unfortunately, I'm no very familiar with JMRI so I can't really help you beyond that I'm afraid. Hope this helps! Cheers... Ben
I have been try to work the same setup for about a year thanks for the help i now see where I went wrong
it all works now
Thanks Ben. First attempt at programming a few day ago resulted in half my point motors deciding not to work. This will help considerably
Maurice
Nice. I've got one of these in a box, and not had the courage to tackle the install yet. I'm interested to know what limits there are within the ECOS routing algorithms when using the turntable. Could you for instance run a loco on a route that uses the turntable to reverse the loco and then place it into a siding somewhere, all as one scheduled move?
Ranmore Common Railway I have experimented with that idea in the past and it works to an extent. The Ecos routing protocol will set the accessories to the programmed state ie open or closed logic. So to achieve what you ask it would be a simple case of triggering the route twice. Once to set the route the other to turn the locomotive. Definitely have a go and see what results you get! Cheers... Ben.
Great stuff - thank you. Now controlling my turntable from the iPhone - brilliant!
One question - it does seem a little fast compared to a prototype (maybe I'm wrong?) - is the speed adjustable?
From memory I believe it is but best to consult the Heljan user manual first.
Thanks - I can't see anything in the manual. However, I did some googling and if I look on pictures of the 89111 control box, the two buttons on the top right of the control box are labelled "Bridge speed +" and "Bridge speed -". I then read forums that say that Heljan have advised that these don't work on the current model. (Consistent - not labelled and not referred to in the manual.)
Other advice on railway forums is to reduce input voltage using diodes back-to-back in parallel - not sure about using that to reduce speed - hmm. Maybe later. Anyway, thanks again.
I am trying to the same using my Bachmann DCC and JMRI. I am able to control the TT using the throttle functions but can't seem to get it to work using the TT layout.
Not 100% sure what you mean by Turntable layout? Can you elaborate for me, please?
@@theengineshed359 I am trying to control the Bachmann turntable through the JMRI layout. I have the JMRI layout with the turntable, tracks and turnouts. I am able to control the regular dcc turnouts but not able to control the turntable by clicking on the track I want it to switch. Currently, the turntable address is set to default which is 3. Don't have anything else addressed as 3.
@@MrActionplus Id try changing the default address to a higher value sometimes the default address of 3 can cause problems across the DCC bus. The Hejan Turntable I know for fact has this issue. Unfortunately, I'm no very familiar with JMRI so I can't really help you beyond that I'm afraid. Hope this helps! Cheers... Ben
I should point out here that the old Walthers TT's (buildup series) were made by Heljan, so same programming applys
Yes correct, the Walthers 90' turntables are identical in almost every aspect, but the blue box is the same.