09-23-2010, 11:18 AM
Definitely take notes and keep a log of the CVs you try and their effects. I created a three ring binder with plastic page holders where I keep my loco and decoder info. Each loco has its own page protector. In it are the loco and decoder instruction sheets and loco exploded views, and a table which has the most used CVs and what their latest setting was. If I change something, i just mark it in the next column inthe chart.
Since my layout is essentially a switching layout, all of the locos are programmed for lower speed operation. A typical set-up may be as follows:
CV02 start voltage = 15 to 30 (set so the loco just begins to move when the throttle is advanced from zero)
CV03 accel rate = 0 (although I may change this based on Randy's commentary above)
CV04 decel rate = 0
CV05 max voltage = 100 to 120 (I don't want my visitors running the locos at a high rate of speed)
CV06 mid range = set at about 2/3rds of the value between CV02 and CV05 for more low end control
Now, the subject of playing with the CVs can be a hobby unto itself. it is easy to find oneself playing with all the Cvs instead of actually running the trains!
Since my layout is essentially a switching layout, all of the locos are programmed for lower speed operation. A typical set-up may be as follows:
CV02 start voltage = 15 to 30 (set so the loco just begins to move when the throttle is advanced from zero)
CV03 accel rate = 0 (although I may change this based on Randy's commentary above)
CV04 decel rate = 0
CV05 max voltage = 100 to 120 (I don't want my visitors running the locos at a high rate of speed)
CV06 mid range = set at about 2/3rds of the value between CV02 and CV05 for more low end control
Now, the subject of playing with the CVs can be a hobby unto itself. it is easy to find oneself playing with all the Cvs instead of actually running the trains!
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