Blunami and Onboard Battery Power

[@jimn8dod]

Great Video George, Jim Teeple Warren, Ohio

[@dkaustin98]

George, Great video.! That is my next upgrade for my On30 C-16s from Broadway Limited. Lots of space in the tender!

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Right on! Let us know how it goes.

[@BritishRail60062]

I really like this idea of the battery powered wireless system. I would need a large decoder to fit into my O Gauge Heljan Class 60 with the GE sounds as that one has twin motors. I am thankful that Blunami is now available on both Android and IOS so I am not restricted to one or the other :). All the best Peter.

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thanks for the feedback! If you need help selecting a decoder, just reach out to our Support Team: : [phone] or [e-mail]. They will be happy to help.

[@ProfessorTrain743]

Very nice, and a very attractive option. With the battery pack you are using, on a dead rail layout, how much run time do you get between charges?

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

I have not yet run it actively on a full layout. Most of my experience was running it on a table at a show, and not running it constantly, I had to recharge it the second day. So, I would imagine you could get 2-3 hours of constant running. One of these days, I’ll get to a On3 layout to confirm. I hope this helps.

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

Brilliant Steve

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thanks!

[@TravelinginMiniature]

Do you have a wiring diagram on your ensure for battery install with reed switch or toggle?

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Every battery is a little different setup so contact our Support Team for assistance with your specific situation: 9970)259-0690 or [e-mail]. Thank you.

[@scentgrasslakerailway]

Great info as always George!

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianroberts6751]

I have this loco but didn't realise there was enough room in the boiler for the decoder. Mine is an older one when they first came out. Guess I'll have to look in to it...literally! Is there a video on doing a loco instal? Thanks...good info.

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

We do not have a video of this install, but we are available to give you advice: [phone] or [e-mail].

[@brianroberts6751]

@@SoundtraxxDCC thanks!

[@crockett11000]

George, Would like to see way way more on battery installs since this is the second best feature on the invention of the Blunami under it being bluetooth/ wireless controlled!.. Like battery sizes and amp size/ratings, and how long they run??

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thanks for the feedback, we will keep this in mind!

[@greyfox4577]

I was not aware bluenami supported battery so this is great! I recently purchased bluenami for some of my HO scale trains when support for Android came out and I am loving it. I have a garden large scale layout but it's a nightmare to keep it clean so i gave up on trying to clean it and only run the train inside. Was thinking of upgrading to other systems out there with battery but the problem is they have different technology that is either not compatible with DCC or half compatible and this seems like the way to go. One thing i did notice is there is no explanation on how to connect a battery in the manual or at least i could not find it and a recommended battery for something like a USA trains SD70 and the bluenami BLU-4408. If we can get these details that would be very helpful.

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Yes, the option for battery power is one of the best features of Blunami! Battery will vary based on your model. George is working on a video that will give some recommendations. You can reach out to our Support Team for recommendations based on your specific mode: [phone] ext. 22 or [e-mail].

[@greyfox4577]

@@SoundtraxxDCC Awesome, looking forward to the video just so we i do things right with my decoder, also if the video can indicate how to turn on the decoder when it is on battery, i saw another one where the decoder was turned on with magnet but don't see decoder having a reed switch so helpful to know if we need to just put a reed switch on it manually on one of the battery terminals. Thank you!

[@dcctrain]

Very nice 👍🏻

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thank you 👍

[@GeorgeRainey-s4v]

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

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Yes, Blunami can offer a solution here.

[@ClaudeDaignault]

I have just received my Soundtraxx 885619 Blunami BLU-4408 Sound Decoder with Bluetooth and watched YOUR video ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYDaY5ptoqudqac ) BUT it misses VITAL pieces of information for ME ... (1) I would like to install a battery into my Bachmann Train - 4-6-0 Steam Locomotive with Metal Gears - Christmas - Large G Scale ALONG with the Blunami board … I ordered an MTO TRAIN-11 | LI-ION Battery 18.5V / 6.0Ah from Squeaky Trains to go "dead rail" with the Bachmann … (2) Do you have a video how to install the BACHMANN "Bad Hair Day" Board to work with the SoundTraxx blunami board ??? ... AND (3) can ALL 3 PROCESSES ( battery, bachmann "Bad Hair Day" board, blunami ) be installed at once ??? ... Am I being overly ambitious to do this since it is a first time for me ... 4 other videos I found that ARE NOT FOR MY Bachmann locomotive ( NOEL/CHRISTMAS) but were but for a Bachmann CLIMAX ( 2001 ) locomotive from TSG Multimedia trains were, (1)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmrHdJmHjdukmpo AND (2) ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3ezimN_apl0gcUsi=j8f-v4wcv-_v8RNh AND (3) ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXPGc6WXi5qSbZosi=sm3fFj658nbBZQ23 AND (4) ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/raqwnoanqLt-brcsi=EYY7e5NgVOsjB-GL Do you have any recommendations or better videos ??? ... Sincerely, Rod ( erbie ) Your friend in G-Scale🦁

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Unfortunately, there is not an install video for every locomotive, but we are here to help! Contact our Support Team for more help with this: [phone] or [e-mail]. They can give you advice and explain what they install will look like. They can even recommend installers if it is necessary.

[@Pbedouin]

George Pete Steinmetz from Deadrail stole 3 locomotives and $1900.00 from me.

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

I cannot speak directly to this. I will consider this in references, but I also know he has been having some health issues and I have not gotten any return calls to my inquiries.

[@Railroad_Boys]

Can i use this to convert the scaletrains reefer cars to battery power?

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

We do not currently have a SoundCar version of Blunami. You could install Blunami, but we only have decoders with the locomotive sounds.