Has anyone installed a LocoFi modified DULLHA or DULLHB system with a Cytron MD13S H-bridge in a locomotive and have it operational?
Are you using the latest version of the LocoFi software, 2.3 ?
Did you encounter any issues with the installation in the locomotive, diesel or steam?
Did you experience the ERR light illuminating on the Cytron MD13S board and what was the cause of the ERR?
Did you encounter any issues with the cellphone communicating with the LocoFi system such as with the horn, bell, throttle, lights forward and reverse, startup and shut down, emergency stop operating properly?
What bridge rectifier did you use?
Did wire colors coming from modified LocoFi board cause you any concern when connecting it to the harness/plug that comes with the Cytron MD13S H-bridge?
Are modified LocoFi system tested prior to shipment connected to a Cytron MD13S and a DC motor?
Reason for asking these questions is to collect any past experinces you may have had performing this installation and operation of your locomotive.
All comment appreciated. Thank you !!!!
A modified LocoFi system has been installed in an O scale, 2-rail and a 3-rail locomotive.
Early problems centered around having clean DC power and bridge rectifier size with the MD13S H-bridge.
Using a test stand has shown everything is now working properly on both conversions. Testing will now progress to a large club layout and will center primarily on communications between the Android phone or table and the locomotives. Past experience has showed that a router was required when operating an O scale locomotive, outfitted with LocoFi, on a large club layout. With the latest LocoFi software update, loss of signal and emergency stop, testing +is going to make the evaluation much easier.
One major concern with the 2-rail conversion is that the LocoFi system is located in the locomotive's brass tender. The tender has no openings for the control signals to enter. Modifications may have to be made to the tender's body or an external antenna may be required. Future tests results will be posted ASAP