Thank you very much, I have been looking for months to make my Big Boy (my first machine with a tsunami2) silent when I turn on the network! This function is what I was waiting for. I programmed a second one in the CV113 and since it always has the headlight on when it is used it is really perfect.

I have a new Atherns Genesis SD90MAC it has lighted number boards and truck lights that you can't even see unless you turn off the light in the room. After watching this video I took off the shell and the board looks somewhat like your TSU-PNP8 I have been buying from you. I thought about adding cab light and a emergency red light in the cab but if there not going to be any brighter then the others why do it. So my question is, how can I make the factory lights brighter? Is there cv's I can change for number boards and truck lights?

Norman~, Informative video 👍, however, a better explanation of the benefits for some would be better served by actually demonstrating this process on an older steam engine with a close-up camera on the drivers. I've been using these CV's along with a handful of other CVs together to tweak what most modelers have (older models). I've been tweaking older models with older decoders to obtain smoother performance now for a couple decades. This demonstration using a smooth new locomotive didn't drive home the best point of tweaking CVs for savvy modelers wanting to better understand BEMF and getting the most out of their Tsunami decoders. Just sayin'. Thanx Thom...

I may have missed it, but are these CVs adjustable when back emf emf is on/off?

You guys need to work on the video sound.

These talks about refining the motor control are handy.Reading the documents is one thing,seeing is better.

This is good stuff I am new to this Tsunami2

I've been looking into it recently and I'm stunned

Its a shame that the speed step cant be edited with another CV value, I find speed step 8 just too slow for my 3% grade on my layout, I also use just 32 speed steps.

This is why I don’t buy scale trains. I don’t like when companies ( or governments) force us to a choice. The decoders should stand on their own. Bad decision Shane!!

Heck I didn't know we could send in videos! I have a P2K FA ABBA lashup. One B unit is a dummy- but I have sugar cube speakers in both B units, and 1 decoder runs all 3 powered units and 2 speakers. With cab units you can run 6 wire mini connectors through the bodies.

Sounds amazing ❤

Does it remember this when I put these two locomotives back in a consist?

What if only one loco in the consist is equipped with sound?

Great show. Thanks Jim, Norman and George for all your work.

Hi George, Thanks for the shout out! It took awhile for me to find this fine video. I must have heard this in my sleep....???!!!! I made a V1B since then. It now has two pads for truck lights and the likes on the motherboard now so that Fx5 and Fx6 are much easier to solder to. The ECO-21PNEM, TSU-21PNEM8 and BLU-21PNEM8 decoders will all have a comfortable place to stay now!!! Thanks again!!!

Is there a way to add the Dyno-light affect to ditchlights set to F5?

My locomotive has the Ditchlights set to F5. Is there a way to add the dyno-light affect to them as well as the headlights? I can’t find the CV to do this.

Have owned Athearn locos since way back.And are still my preference as they use Soundtraxx Decoders.Compared to others they are easy to adjust on a DCC system.Dont need a computer or a secondary system.Many expect a new loco to be set up,mainly because they don't know how to adjust CVs.The T2 and Econamis have basic settings to start,but have a whole list of options to fine tune.The problem with total resets,is all the settings are lost.Thats why I keep a log.Not hard to do.

My ditch lights are set to F5. They’re LED. Is there a way to make them fade on and off to simulate a incandescen bulb?

The reason I buy only Athearn trains is because they have Soundtraxx decoders. I also only install Soundtraxx decoders in all of my friends locos.

Hi guys, great to here you on the PodCast, but there is no video... and you only have "soda" in the fridge?

Can you consist two consist?

RPMs are great!!!

There is no video ?

Thanks again guys

Its nice to see many are starting to see, through inspiration from SoundTraxx videos and videos in forums of other creative users, who are making creative use trying out all 6 - 8 functions to really light up your locomotive with Cab Lights, Ditch Lights, Truck Lights, Step Lights, Beacons AND NUMBER BOARDs... All with at least of 6 functions. I've done it.. Taking a Blue Box and made a $35 Locomotive and look just as good as a Manufactures. Although I see the manufacturers are seeing what creative users are doing in the forums with LEDs... and catching up with us. We are living in some GOOD TIMES for the Hobby "Que the Good Times Music Here" 😄 "Wink Wink" Encourage everyone as your podcast video showed, Don't Be Afraid to TRY SOMETHING NEW I tell everyone in the forums, Don't Be Afraid. 😉 Just keep iI reasonable and within boundaries of user guide... QUESTION To SoundTraxx and a thought: Have you ever thought of featuring one of your Creative Users on your podcasts with some sample videos spliced in your podcast? MAYBE EVNEN an appearance on zoom... Just a thought to expand the inspiration 😁Feature Example, like the guy with the Yard Trains who won your Blunami contest, or maybe even others whom have done some interesting creative things with SoundTraxx decoders. Call it Feature User Guest of the Month such and such state?🤔 Again, just thinking out loud. The possibilities are no doubt endless to stir more excitement. - Keep Up The Great Work SoundTraxx!

Thanks for that, very helpful! This also answers my question as to whether the Blunami will work inside of the metal tender shell of the Blackstone K27.

Good info here.

One of the best features I like about buying an ether genesis with a decoder preinstalled, the reset takes you right back to the correct values. I don’t have to do my homework and find out what is what, the correct horn the correct sounds everything. I know Erin has done the research

Would like a video on 3-Cylinder Steam and Articulated Chuff Rates on Both standard DCC and Blunami

Would like a video of setting a shay & heisler chuff rate. Great video.

Why didn't you use the T2 calibration process instead of the old way of the Tsunami? Is the calibration too complicated for some?

Extremely informative

Since I am going to be putting Blunami Alco decoders in a Rapido FA & FB-1, would I have to adjust the DDE sensitivity or could I calibrate both the A & B unit while they are consisted together?

Always an informative video. Thank you! BTW, have you watched the You tube channel: Norms Trains? Great video showing Norm installing a "Blunami" in a Lionel O gauge steam engine. You should watch if you get a chance.

AWESOME GOOD VIDEO THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH US HAVE A GOOD DAY TODAY WE APPRECIATE YOU AND YOUR TIME. JIM KAMMERER OF PHILADELPHIA PA ❤😅

So the Blunami works with the real trains, too!

I'm very impressed with the speed that the Blunami software reads the CV values. Also, making adjustments/changes to volume, bell and horn type, etc. is really cool and user friendly. I don't have any Blunami decoders but I do have many non Blunami Soundtraxx decoders. Are you considering creating a program that works like the Blunami app but would be connected to the programming track? JMRI is nice but the functionality of the Blunami app for Tsunami and Econami decoders would be great.

Can you still program Blunami using CV’s using your DCC system? I think you answer this (Yes) at 3:13. Programming using the app. seems so much simpler but I was still curious if programming Blunami could only be done through the app.

cannot believe the major train manufacturers like LIONEL MTH/ATLAS are not selling ready to go dead rail locomotives. it seems a no brainer. at times running electric can be a real pain with malfuntions/short circuts/ having to clean track. dead rail solves all this

Thanks George, great explanation. I have just bought and fitted my first Blunami decoder. It took me a day to get used to it but these are a game changer and going forward, I may well be using them over the standard Tsunami. I have made a couple of videos on my channel, hope you don't mind me sharing kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJS0koiLbtWii8ksi=0yYGNRiNc-hWNBjD kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6LKk52NoJd4eLcsi=UarN-RLq4DpM9cuF

I've used them fine with my NCE controller also, and if memory serves, decoder pro worked ok as well. Good stuff for keeping to the standards as always.

thanks George

Why weren't you at the NMRA convention?

A freind of mine just installed Tusnami2 on his Rapido FA-1. He told me after he matched the CV settings with the A&B unit, he did not need to speed match. Looks like in the video he sent me that he is not having consist speed problems.

George; Can you make a program of BLUNAMI installation in G Scale equipment, operating in DC. Please include LGB models. If you can specifically LGB-ASTER GG1 in G Scale. Thank you

George; I Have an LGB-ASTER GG1 in G Scale: Now it runs in DC, I Wish to install a Blunami Decoder, and Keep running it with DC power. What can you tell me? To do this Conversion?

I remember shopping at Neil's train shop and seeing Norm play good memories

George & Norman another informative Pod Cast. Looking forward to the next one.