Base Station Testing

ADR53 Mar 4, 2018

  1. ADR53

    ADR53 New Member

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    Set up description: Arduino Uno + Arduino Motor Shield Rev3; jumpers in place between 5-13 and 10-12; USB connected from Mac to Uno; 9V/1A power supply connected to Motor Shield; B Terminals on Motor Shield connected to a short Programming Track; Loco: N Scale Bachmann DCC On Board

    So far, I've been able to send <0> and <1> commands to the Motor Shield via the Arduino Serial Monitor. Using these commands, I can successfully turn the Motor Shield's 4 LEDs on/off. I tried sending other commands e.g. <t 1 03 20 1> but there is no response - the Loco doesn't move. Am I missing something in the configuration, setup, or command?

    My plan is to eventually try to control the setup using JMRI but figured I'd first try via the Arduino's Serial Monitor.
     
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    SP_fan_1951 TrainBoard Member

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    The programming track doesn't send throttle commands, only the main track.
     
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    ADR53 New Member

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    Ah, that makes sense. Switched over to Terminal A and now throttle commands work.

    Next will try to turn on the Loco’s lights. If that works I’ll give JMRI a try
     
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