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Switchlock
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 Posted - 2006 April 22 : 01:37:27 AM
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I have a ROCO DCC System, two digit addressing and a Loco Mouse for the hand-held. Is this a viable DCC System or should I scrap it and go to something else?
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Clarence Wheeler
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Posted - 2006 April 22 : 09:50:43 AM
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pbender
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Posted - 2006 April 23 : 02:31:28 AM
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The LocoMouse isn't bad system for what it is.
If it works for your current needs, there certainly isn't any reason to scrap it.
If you do decide to upgrade, and you want to keep your existing investment in the LocoMouse, It can be used with any XPressNet based system as a handheld controller. Atlas,Hornby, Lenz, and ZTC Controls are other manufacturers of XPressNet based systems.
The Hornby units are new this year. They are producing two console type units, the Select and the Elite. The last information I saw on these indicated to expect them sometime this summer.
Also, Roco is releasing a new handheld, called the MultiMouse. It is going to be similar in function to the LocoMouse, but with the ability to access more functions, and the ability to control locomoitves with addresses up to 9999.
BTW, I own two of the Locomouse handhelds. I use these along with my Lenz system. I like using them for switching duties, and they aren't bad road throttles either.
Paul
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Edited by - pbender on 2006 April 23 02:46:35 AM |
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gna
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Posted - 2006 April 23 : 10:02:22 PM
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I have one, too. I like it--I like the way the LocoMouse is set up and feels in my hand. I've picked up a couple more LocoMice(?), so I have three, and I've used phone jacks and cable to set up remote plug-ins on my layout. I also tried the Lenz XPA with an old cordless phone and that works, too, for a cheap wireless controller. If you are interested in computers you can get a Lenz LI101 and use JMRI DecoderPro to program your decoders. It does have limitations--2 digit addressing, only four function buttons, no DC locos, limited consisting--but for the price I paid I'm happy with it.
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Alan Bradley
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Posted - 2006 April 23 : 11:05:02 PM
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Originally posted by Switchlock
I have a ROCO DCC System, two digit addressing and a Loco Mouse for the hand-held. Is this a viable DCC System or should I scrap it and go to something else?
I have the Lokmaus II system as well. I posted a review about it several months ago. In the interim, I have come to really appreciate its strenghts. Additional hand controllers are difficult to come by, but Lenz or Atlas units will work. The LMII is very easy to use. I have only one sound equipped locomotive and the maus does a good job of activating the relevant noises. Customization works very easily. My Atlas engines crawl along at the first notch. Because number 00 through 99 are all that are available you will not be able to customize some features. So far this has not been a problem for me. Atlas (Lenz), Lenz, MRC and NCE decoders all work without a problem.
I give the LMII two thumbs up. Excellent value for the money, easy to use, easy to understand. Hard to beat that combination.
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pbender
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Posted - 2006 April 24 : 12:42:23 AM
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Originally posted by Alan Bradley
Customization works very easily. My Atlas engines crawl along at the first notch. Because number 00 through 99 are all that are available you will not be able to customize some features. So far this has not been a problem for me. Atlas (Lenz), Lenz, MRC and NCE decoders all work without a problem.
Just FYI, the 00 to 99 limitation when programming is actually just a limitation of the LMII's 2 digit display. If you're programming with a Lenz LH90, LH100, or a computer, connected to one of the computer interfaces, then you can program any value into any CV.
(but, you still can't run locomotives with addreses that have more than 2 digits).
Paul
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pumba
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Posted - 2006 July 02 : 11:29:39 AM
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I just installed the RocoMotion Computer Interface. Still have 2 x LocoMouses working with it.
Was a bummer to get it to work as the helpfiles are next to useless, but once I figured it out it is a pleasure to use.
I did not install any feedback modules yet, that will come within the next month or two.
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caellis
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Posted - 2006 July 02 : 11:58:39 AM
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This is not meant to flame anyone.
But this thread is like so many on these forums where someone responds with a negative and yet probably does not have any experience on the subject(Roco).
Then people with experience jump in and have a 180 degree difference in their opinion of the same subject.
What this really shows is one should take some of the responses in these forums with caution.
Did anyone notice the date on the first post?
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Edited by - caellis on 2006 July 02 12:00:27 PM |
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