Model Railroading 101 How to Use JMRI With Digitrax MR101

[@rogerhuber3133]

Well, should have watched the whole video! John explained the CV changes. Thanks. You guys have the best help and instruction on YT.

[@tsgmultimedia]

I'm glad you ended up watching through the video and posted this update!

[@BritanniaPacific]

These videos not only introduce us to stuff that’s unfamiliar to us, but for some folks like me, it helps refresh our minds/ clarify things.

[@TrainsandDioramas]

Very nice ‘back to basics’ video! Love the demonstration, and looking forward to seeing more of these.

[@tomcarr1050]

Great How to John and John...Learn a lot more about JMRI Thank You Tom

[@tsgmultimedia]

Thanks, Tom! I think John did a great job on this video. Come to think of it, I think John does a great job on all the videos he's on.

[@gil6114]

I just recently started using jmri I to have have a digitrax command station. This video is perfect I learned alot. Thank you!

[@matthewpieplow9167]

Great video John and John I have had an interest in JMRI for some time but not the computer know how to make it all work my DCC system is digitrax with all soundtraxx decoders this video clearly mapped it out for me thank you for the helpful video

[@ItsMyRailroad]

Excellent video! Thanks John!

[@gregoryamer]

I program motors very infrequently and it’s always a struggle for me. This video is super helpful. Thanks.

[@q80aziz]

Yes indeed Digitrax and NCE are big names in the world of DCC . I do use some Digitrax products myself ( PR4, DS64, DT 500D ) However , the European brands ( Marklin , ESU, Roco, Lenz , Piko ) do have a strong following in the USA as well as around the globe . Keep up the good work .

[@leifhighland2281]

I found the video very informative. Thanks

[@SGTGhost]

Love the tips on this video John

[@alcomotion]

Excellent video thank you!

[@tsgmultimedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chrisschanbacher9061]

Good video. It may be worth a quick mention, even if not going into detail. That the locobuffer does have drivers that need to be installed to make the comm port work. All the instructions are included with the locobuffer when purchased.

[@dannyholt105]

Great stuff guys! Might have to do an update now that Digitrax has introduced the DCS52 with a USB port already installed on the controller. I just got mine so I haven't tried it out yet. I'm still trying to figure out JMRI so at least this video should be helpful to me, I think. I am kind of slow at new technology and all. Thanks for the info! Cheers, Dan

[@tsgmultimedia]

I have sent Digitrax an inquiry to see if they would like to have their new Zephyr on the channel. It's up to them at this point.

[@peterthomas2013]

Very helpful. Thank-you ;o)

[@BNRailNut]

Awesome John Very helpful ,Can you do a Video on setting up JMRI & the Zephyr for layout running ,using the Throttle - controlling Switches - etc.....Cheers-Rich.....

[@q80aziz]

Truly informative and well organized series of videos but is there any chance of filming an episode about JMRI and other command stations such as the Uhlenbrock Intellibox 2 ( Loconet ) as well as the Lenz LZV 100 ( XpressNet ) . In combination with the latest interface from Digitrax ( PR 4 )

[@tsgmultimedia]

I've been focused on the "big" brands. NCE and Digitrax are what most viewers will have experience with, I think...

[@tikkykopmostert5972]

how do you program sound into your locomotive ?

[@thesheq5023]

does anyone have a link to the locobuffer? trying to locate one for sale but no luck...

[@earlwidmeyer2654]

John. So you do not need to use a Digitrax PR3 or PR4 for the interface just any type of interface? The RR circuits loco buffer is it available in Canada and who is the maker? Is JMRI free to download and it also comes with decoder pro?

[@tsgmultimedia]

Sorry Earl, I don't understand your questions. Please watch again and try searching on your favorite search engine for the answers. I'd try but I really don't understand what you're saying. Start here: www.jmri.org

[@awsomegamer8277]

Where do you get the locobuff

[@rogerhuber3133]

I'm so confused about all the DCC stuff. Is the Digitrax PR-4 the same as the loco buffer you use? Everyone talks about JMRI and setting up a decoder but nobody actually gets to the point of changing/reading CVs. I'm not sure if I need JMRI and all this stuff so would like to see how to change things. I don't have a smart phone and have no interest in anything except setting up my sound decoders.

[@aarona493]

Can you guys do a video on historical resources and doing research? I'm having trouble finding references on what kinds of trains ran where during which decades. I've tried google, but I'm coming up more confused than anything.

[@tsgmultimedia]

You may find this helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4fKhoKggtSSopo

[@LFdozer]

I have started using this with JMRI Thanks for the many videos on this sure has been great to follow you I have a question i use pr4 on mine I have a great problem when the decoder is ECU locsound can't read get the 308 how can you get this to change the cvs and read those what am i doing that is or could be corrected to work

[@tsgmultimedia]

Hi Larry this is great and exactly what the series has been intended for. I'd highly recommend going to www.jmri.org and searching the discussion forums for the answer to your question. Let us know what you find, because chances are, you're not the only one who has encountered the issue you have.

[@allankosty4714]

Hi Guys. This is what I have been looking for to change cv's interactively, however I do not have a DCS51, but do have a Mac, PR3Xtra, DB150 and DT402 that I hookup as instructed by jmri website, but for some reason nothing happens when I try to change cv's on the fly. Can you do a vid showing my type of hardware connections so I can do as this video does for cv changes. Thx in advance

[@tsgmultimedia]

Hi Allan, check this video to see how I adjusted CVs on the fly using JMRI and a Sprog: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5C7d4iVjtqBgLM

[@markberger2074]

Thank you for the video but I need help I pulled out all my stuff and now I want to get going on my HO layout. Can you provide a bill of materials of what was used in this video. Software links and hardware links. I like the system. I have a computer and I have the DCC engines but all the rest I need some directions. Can you provide wire diagrams so I know how the wire setup is done? Sorry for being so demanding, just eager to get going.

[@tsgmultimedia]

Hi Mark, thanks for watching. Everything you're asking for can be found online. Try searching in your favorite search engine, you might be surprised how easy it is to figure out what you need!

[@markberger2074]

Thank you for your quick response.

[@tsgmultimedia]

@@markberger2074 You're welcome! Let us know how it goes!!!

[@geraldjones2278]

You might add that Decoder Pro has its own throttle and does not require you to use your own.

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

This is good stuff, Im looking forward to the NCE and JMRI video!

[@JohntheTrainman]

Excellent tutorial! You're using a Mac, right?

[@HugDeeznueces]

that's what he said! macs rule!

[@tsgmultimedia]

Indeed that is a Mac on the table. Good thing too, because that's what allows me to capture the screen so you can see what's being done on the comp.

[@northfloridarails2136]

Macs are junk they get viruses more often than windows.

[@HugDeeznueces]

@@northfloridarails2136 gtfoohyff! are you drunk? I've have 7 mac devices at home for the past 8 years. I surf the darkest placed of the web to include porn sites and download/upload all sorts of files. Never ever caught a virus. I also have a couple of windoze pc's and those are a headache with virus and shit. go troll the local mall.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Thanks for posting this, it was fun and informative. I'm eagerly awaiting the NCE vid! (That's the system that I have)

[@tsgmultimedia]

Thanks John. I'd like to have Murf on again to talk about JMRI and NCE. I haven't bugged him about it in a while though. Probably sometime next year.

[@basictrains6238]

Can you use JMRI with NCE?

[@tsgmultimedia]

Sure can! I'm working on showing that sometime soon.

[@tsgmultimedia]

Vege did you see the newest MR101 episode? It is about NCE and JMRI: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3i9Z3ipepKGgdU

[@crazysdk]

HA! Local hobby shop? What is this local hobby shop of which you speak?

[@tsgmultimedia]

I know, I know. That's why I also said something about "favorite online dealer" as well :))

[@terryneubaum8279]

All I can say this won't work with newer technology unless there's something out there that I don't know about. With Apple's Big Sur it seems like a lot of things that used to work don't work anymore.

[@odalesaylor]

What about JMRI with NCE?

[@tsgmultimedia]

Working on that one Dale! Most likely sometime next year. :D

[@miguelCHIVASFan17]

Very good information but I want to see MR101 JMRI using NCE

[@tsgmultimedia]

Working on that. It'll happen next year.

[@dwightatnorthernstar1820]

Don't use Digitrax