New to dcc-fantastic-like 3 days new. Gotten some of the basics down well. But I can't find anything on how to program QSI E-8 (for example) for separate headlight and mars light control. Any guidance greatly appreciated.
Welcome to DCC.
You can download for free the QSI manuals off the QSI website. http://www.qsindustries.com/ Most QSI decoders use an indexing CV system. You may have to adjust several CVs to get the desired results.
Pete
I pray every day I break even, Cause I can really use the money!
I started with nothing and still have most of it left!
Thanks Pete
I looked the manual over and I see what you're saying. I don't see any instructions on programming in the actual values for features. I see the values to use, but haven't gotten past CV in programming. I'm using Program on the Main.
Ray
Unless you get the free program Decoder Pro from JMRI, you are just going to have to experiment with the CV's.
Once you do get the program, your are then going to have to figure out how to connect your computer to your DCC system. Once all that is done, programming is easy. If your DCC system is by MRC, then forget it. Not possible.
Do a web search for 'Decoder Pro' and you should be able to find the JMRI web site which will have much more information.
Elmer.
The above is my opinion, from an active and experienced Model Railroader in N scale and HO since 1961.
(Modeling Freelance, Eastern US, HO scale, in 1962, with NCE DCC for locomotive control and a stand alone LocoNet for block detection and signals.) http://waynes-trains.com/ at home, and N scale at the Club.