The brown wires on the 21 pin LokSound decoders (58429) are for a speaker. Since most locomotives already have speaker connections on the main board, you can just clip those two wires off flush with the decoder - do them one at a time to ensure you don't introduce a short across the two wires. Note, Brown wires are the NMRA standard for Speaker connections.
that's what I use i have the lokprogrammer and their sound decoders and basic decoders and speed matching is easy i do have video that can help and also you can put custom sounds in the file and add it to the locomotive when you upload the file to it there's so much you can ESU great video by the way.
The amount of knowledge you have is incredibly impressive regarding model railroading. What I wouldn't give to come over and just pick your brain, and see how the layout was done. Thanks for the videos! My Athern Genisis UP 844 needs a decoder and you've helped me decide on ESU instead of ST. Going to add one of the full range speakers from scale sound (?) for the big boy too. If luck has it, I'll find a BLI stealth 3985 to do the same! Just getting started, but this hobby is awesome!
The large green connector on the decoder tester with the various wire connections is for connecting an ESU decoder with wires to the decoder tester. It is NOT for connecting to external LEDs, speakers, or motor.
Hello Daryl. I also have both the Lok Programmer and the Decoder Tester. One thing I have found over the years .. I have come across a few locomotives that cannot/will not program the decoder when installed in the locomotive. The locomotive operates normally, no issues but trying to upload a different sound file simply will not work. If you come across this, pop the decoder chip onto the Decoder Tester and try programming it again. It always seems to have worked for me. It pays to have an alternative method to accomplish something :) Thanks for the video!
I have ESU Can Control DCC. I'm very pleased with it and it already has WIFI built in. You can run trains with your phone using Engine Driver if you want.
All ESU decoders are pre-initialized with a diagnostic sound file which helps you check the speaker and identify the AUXs that are assigned to the various lighting on your locomotives. E.g.: F0 is the directional headlight, F1 starts their motor sound, F2 is a horn, F3 up corresponds to AUX1 and up (to AUX12 if I recall correctly). Suggestion: Install the decoder using the initial sound file to check your speaker and then cycle through F0 and then F3 and up to confirm what lighting is assigned to which AUX. Then load your desired sound file and map the AUXs as per your initial check of the lighting.
I might have missed the video but why did you change from sound traks to loksound? Can you add the link in the description the video you made. Looking forward to more.
I always put a new decoder on the tester first, then write the sound project to it, do the basics of addresses and functions, before installing into a loco. That checks the decoder is good and working. Then if there is a problem when in the loco I know it is the installation at fault or if I have a faulty decoder I know before installation. Once setup you can export the CV file and import into Decoderpro so no long reading time of the decoder. I do volumes, speed steps etc in Decoderpro as it is far better for POM than the Lok software. Once I'm happy I put the loco back on the programmer read in the CVs then write back to the decoder, that will make all the CVs default values. Then if the decoder ever needs resetting it will go back to your settings.
@@EvanstonSub In the Lok software with the loco project open go to Tools, Export CV list and save to a file name of your choice. Then in Decoderpro open or create the loco, open the programmer for it, under File, Import, LokProgrammer CV list file select the previously save file and click Open. You will find all the CVs filled in. I have my Lokprogrammer, Sprog and rolling road all built into one unit and I can just switch between them with a couple of switches making all this really easy.
Daryl, this video was so very helpful and very very informative to us rookies, I have been buying Locos and rolling stock and this will help me so much when I finally get moving on my layout 👍,Thanks again , Rusty from Brisbane ,Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍
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The brown wires on the 21 pin LokSound decoders (58429) are for a speaker. Since most locomotives already have speaker connections on the main board, you can just clip those two wires off flush with the decoder - do them one at a time to ensure you don't introduce a short across the two wires. Note, Brown wires are the NMRA standard for Speaker connections.
Good tip!thanks
Definitely don't want those wires touching things as the speaker output is the only unprotected one on the decoder and can blow the amplifiers.
1:11 I think the two wires on the decoder are for a Keep Alive,...maybe. ESU call it a Power Pack. Nigel, UK
Turns out they are for the speaker.
I'd like to see how you speed match your locos. This video has been great!
I did one a while back. Go to my channel and take a look.
@@EvanstonSub I thought I’d seen every video you’ve put out since starting the HO layout. I’ll go search for it. Thanks.
that's what I use i have the lokprogrammer and their sound decoders and basic decoders and speed matching is easy i do have video that can help and also you can put custom sounds in the file and add it to the locomotive when you upload the file to it there's so much you can ESU great video by the way.
I agree!
Hi Daryl & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Daryl & Friends Randy
Thanks so much Randy. Always good to hear from you.
The amount of knowledge you have is incredibly impressive regarding model railroading. What I wouldn't give to come over and just pick your brain, and see how the layout was done. Thanks for the videos!
My Athern Genisis UP 844 needs a decoder and you've helped me decide on ESU instead of ST. Going to add one of the full range speakers from scale sound (?) for the big boy too. If luck has it, I'll find a BLI stealth 3985 to do the same! Just getting started, but this hobby is awesome!
ESU makes great decoders. You'll love your Big Boy with a sound decoder.
The large green connector on the decoder tester with the various wire connections is for connecting an ESU decoder with wires to the decoder tester. It is NOT for connecting to external LEDs, speakers, or motor.
Thanks for catching that.
Hello Daryl. I also have both the Lok Programmer and the Decoder Tester. One thing I have found over the years .. I have come across a few locomotives that cannot/will not program the decoder when installed in the locomotive. The locomotive operates normally, no issues but trying to upload a different sound file simply will not work. If you come across this, pop the decoder chip onto the Decoder Tester and try programming it again. It always seems to have worked for me. It pays to have an alternative method to accomplish something :) Thanks for the video!
Good tip! Thanks for sharing.
I have ESU Can Control DCC. I'm very pleased with it and it already has WIFI built in. You can run trains with your phone using Engine Driver if you want.
That’s good to know!
All ESU decoders are pre-initialized with a diagnostic sound file which helps you check the speaker and identify the AUXs that are assigned to the various lighting on your locomotives. E.g.: F0 is the directional headlight, F1 starts their motor sound, F2 is a horn, F3 up corresponds to AUX1 and up (to AUX12 if I recall correctly). Suggestion: Install the decoder using the initial sound file to check your speaker and then cycle through F0 and then F3 and up to confirm what lighting is assigned to which AUX. Then load your desired sound file and map the AUXs as per your initial check of the lighting.
Cool, thanks for letting me know
I might have missed the video but why did you change from sound traks to loksound? Can you add the link in the description the video you made. Looking forward to more.
Just go to my channel. It's wasn't very long ago.
I always put a new decoder on the tester first, then write the sound project to it, do the basics of addresses and functions, before installing into a loco. That checks the decoder is good and working. Then if there is a problem when in the loco I know it is the installation at fault or if I have a faulty decoder I know before installation.
Once setup you can export the CV file and import into Decoderpro so no long reading time of the decoder. I do volumes, speed steps etc in Decoderpro as it is far better for POM than the Lok software. Once I'm happy I put the loco back on the programmer read in the CVs then write back to the decoder, that will make all the CVs default values. Then if the decoder ever needs resetting it will go back to your settings.
I did not know the decoder file can be exported to DecoderPro. That's huge.
@@EvanstonSub In the Lok software with the loco project open go to Tools, Export CV list and save to a file name of your choice. Then in Decoderpro open or create the loco, open the programmer for it, under File, Import, LokProgrammer CV list file select the previously save file and click Open. You will find all the CVs filled in. I have my Lokprogrammer, Sprog and rolling road all built into one unit and I can just switch between them with a couple of switches making all this really easy.
Excellent. Thank you
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What is the price of all hardware?
Check out Lombard hobbies. They have both items.
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I think the lokprogrammer was $145. Tester was $45
Daryl, this video was so very helpful and very very informative to us rookies, I have been buying Locos and rolling stock and this will help me so much when I finally get moving on my layout 👍,Thanks again , Rusty from Brisbane ,Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍
Glad you found it helpful.