NCE MINI PANEL setup

[@TheSwitchList]

Hey Rick - really nice job on explaining the Mini Panel (and the Switch-8's in your other video). Very easy to follow and understand what you are saying/doing. I am very familiar with both of these devices as my club has many, many of them, and they can seem daunting at first but, as you clearly show, they are not so bad once you get into it. Great work and keep them coming! -Rick

[@FBMRR]

Thank you. I never intended to do tutorial videos but it seems like thats all im making. Once i get my track complete, ill have some actual train stuff. Thanks for watching.

[@reganmdonovan]

Glad I'm not the only one who's kids got nits!? Great vid Rick keep them coming.

[@FBMRR]

thanks for watching. Stay safe.

[@pdrrengineer1404]

Good show with the demo Rick. Looking forward to seeing the whole panel in operation. Art...

[@FBMRR]

Thanks art. Im just waiting on part from the great beyond. AkA china (i think)

[@davekmetz9655]

Very helpful, Rick! Thank you!

[@FBMRR]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching.

[@BoxcarJerry]

Another great video Rick , you make it easy to understand this . Take care my friend .

[@FBMRR]

I try. its not that hard. Im actually finding JMRI to be a bit harder to learn. hey did you notice, I look like you now, LOL.

[@BoxcarJerry]

@@FBMRR I did notice your haircut , looks nice .

[@thebibletrain8297]

Nice low maintenance haircut 👍 I’m going do the same. Take care and stay well

[@FBMRR]

EXACTLY. I do this every 3 months.

[@thebibletrain8297]

Rick Bailey great! My wife likes my hair long for some unknown crazy reason and Its ok in the winter but in hot weather, nope I’m gona get out the dog clippers and buzz it all off.

[@FBMRR]

@@thebibletrain8297 i know the feeling. My wife hates my hair this short. Thats the same story ive been telling everyone, "got out the dog clippers"

[@thebibletrain8297]

Rick Bailey I’ll humor her in the winter “you’ve seen my crazy stupid long hair” but in the summer,,, no way. It uncomfortable!

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

great video, very helpful and informative. You surly know your way around the mini panel!

[@FBMRR]

I only know what i know from other youtubers. Wish i could take credit but no.

[@davepiper4537]

Thanks Rick, very informative series. I've got the PowerCab.

[@FBMRR]

Glad to pass on the info. I hope it helps.

[@BALD8BIL]

Fantastic video thanks for sharing with us

[@FBMRR]

Hope it helps at least 1 person. Stay tuned got one more coming in a few weeks.

[@BALD8BIL]

@@FBMRR I know it will help someone I know if I will do something later on I will save the video so I can come back an watch it again. I hope my videos help others out to.

[@markr5073]

Rick, your videos on the mini panel have been invaluable to me. Except, nothing worked, it seemed. After trying a few different push button and toggle switches and lots of repetitions of setups and testing etc etc, I was staring at the board last night and noticed the jumper in the middle of the panel with PROG written next to it. I removed the jumper and now all works as it should. That is, the toggle switches execute the commands I programmed. However, I also discovered if the jumper is not connected, the mini panel is not recognized when the cables are properly attached and the system is turned on. I've thought about doing a reset of the board but thought I'd see if you know anything about what I've described. By the way, my mini panel is about 8 years old and I had never used it.

[@FBMRR]

Sounds like you mini panel may be an older version. I have see the issue where it doesnt work while programming jumper is on. But once removed it should work. You may want to give NCE a call. Their support guys are awesome.

[@markr5073]

@@FBMRR I'll do that. Thank you, Rick

[@robertglass481]

Do you drive status la,ps off the acct or the Mini panel?

[@FBMRR]

Sorry Robert, I'm not sure what you mean.

[@walshrd]

What do you do with the programming jumper? Ignore it?

[@FBMRR]

Hmmm I believe so. I don't think I ever used it. I'll have to check the manual. I can't see what it would be used for.

[@KerleyExpress]

Button button who got the button lol what happen to your hair lol Great video and you said its easy lol not for this old man lol

[@FBMRR]

you get the hang of it. I have only been doing it for a few months. i just watch you tube. check out @arthurhouston3. he has some great NCE DCC videos. the hair, i do this every 3 months. when it starts looking like bed head, LOL - i shave it.