kvp Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Afaik it's only 2.4 Ghz. It may disturb other wifi and bluetooth (and zigbee, etc.) connections, but that's petty much all. Come on, who uses wireless systems for security or home automation? :D Link to comment
nah00 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Pretty sure that Verizon's home security system here uses wireless for the system. Dunno on the specifics. Pretty sure the Ring video doorbell thing they sell here is wireless too, now that would be funny, someone uses the app to check the camera on it and they see the view from the cab of a train speeding around a track. Link to comment
westfalen Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Just tried with Kato power pack. I don't recommend it because the lack of CL means your motor car needs to be running at relatively high speed in order to maintain sufficient power for the wifi signal. I find it much easier to work with the Tomix controller. I can stop the train and still maintain power and connection. My first impression is that the wifi connection is finicky regardless of the controller used. The fact that you need to turn power to max for initial connection makes it frustrating to use. Having said that the ability to experience my layout from the train operator point of view was novel and interesting to me. Even my wife took a few minutes to observe! Running on a DCC layout with decoder or power regulator between the track and the camera should overcome that by providing full voltage at all times. Edited July 11, 2017 by westfalen Link to comment
splifdfx Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) A video showing how the new Tomix Automatic Control System might work : Edited July 13, 2017 by splifdfx 4 Link to comment
Yavianice Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) Is this like a DCC equivalent? So all TOMIX trains need to be equipped with decoders etc? Or does it use a block system with analogue trains? It seems to be like that, just looking at the pictures on the information pamphlet. If it would also work with non-tomix trains, I will buy one of these for sure! Edited July 13, 2017 by Yavianice Link to comment
kvp Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Is this like a DCC equivalent? So all TOMIX trains need to be equipped with decoders etc? Or does it use a block system with analogue trains? This is fully analog with block based cab control and threadle type wheel sensors detecting the front axle of each train. The nice thing about the system that besides the analog block power (that is pwm based), everything else would also be needed for DCC. So a fully automated block signalled and detected DCC layout doesn't really need the DCC part and would need around the same amount of cabling as the analog cab control system made by Tomix. How it works: -each block has a pwm traction controller output -and a wheel sensor at stopping distance from the end of the block -the rest is handled by the main computer in the box -which senses train positions through the wheel sensors -and control both block power and the turnouts As an added bonus, one throttle could be set to semi automatic, where the stopping is controlled by the system, but the actual top speed is controlled by a human driver. This allows going faster or slower than the rest of the layout and also allows stopping anywhere along the line and holding up the traffic. Afaik the supported traffic patterns include loop operation with bypass sidings and point to point double track with terminus and middle stations. 2 Link to comment
Suica Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Lots of Tomix News from the Tomix Summer meeting. I'm especially looking forward to the Yamanote toaster E235 series. 5 Link to comment
Yavianice Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 O my! New pictures of the Genbi Shinkansen for me to drool over! The finished look of the Kurineko KOKI also looks great! And the Marine Liner also looks very pre-orderable! 1 Link to comment
railsquid Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Lots of Tomix News from the Tomix Summer meeting. I'm especially looking forward to the Yamanote toaster E235 series. No, that's a microwave. This is a toaster ;) 5 Link to comment
Das Steinkopf Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) Looks like Koki addicts are being well catered for with a 12 car set of Koki 50000's, I already have 14 of them so I am in no rush to get anymore, mind you I probably will get it. http://www.tomytec.co.jp/tomix/products/img/kt2017koki5.pdf Edited July 13, 2017 by Das Steinkopf 2 Link to comment
Suica Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 No, that's a microwave. This is a toaster ;) Yeah and no. It still looks like a colour variant of my toaster. Link to comment
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railsquid Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Yeah and no. It still looks like a colour variant of my toaster. I was thinking more this ;) 1 Link to comment
katoftw Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Oh dear. Must resist kokis. 1 Link to comment
Fenway Park Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Tempted by Tomix Kiha 82 but have 2 of the newer Kato version so that should be enough. Is the Tomix version suitable for the JNR era 1962 to 1975? HS suggest you need the 4 car and the 3 car add on for Honshu and Kyushu. Thanks Malcolm Link to comment
Densha Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Tomii Dentetsu is growing up! At this rate it's just a matter of time until it becomes an 大手私鉄. And, well... sh*t. I don't like how the Marine Liners are so expensive and that they only give us a 5-car train for that price even though 6-car consists did also exist. It's also a pity how it's not possible to get the double-deck cab cars separately to switch them out for running on the model layout. The other 4 cars of the sets are identical after all. Gonna have to choose now. Link to comment
bill937ca Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Tomix "Thomas the Tank Engine": 1 Link to comment
ToniBabelony Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Not mentioned yet IIRC, but there are also a few others announced by Tomytec: http://www.jp-ngauge.info/ngi/2017/07/tomytec-a825.html - Odakyu 8000 Series (4 and 6 car set in early appearance); - Sapporo City tram 250 Series. I'm a little bit tempted by the Odakyu 8000 series though... Link to comment
Densha Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Isn't this the first venture for any big model train manufacturer into Sapporo trams? Except for those Snow Miku trams maybe. Sapporo has really interesting tram designs. Hopefully we'll see the 830 type (later Meitetsu Mo 870 type) at a later point in time as well. Link to comment
Densha Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Lots of Tomix News from the Tomix Summer meeting. I'm especially looking forward to the Yamanote toaster E235 series. Only just saw these. I'm really surprised but pleased by the announcement of the 'rerelease' of the JR Shikoku KiHa 54 and 181. No more sourcing crappy old version off Yahoo Auctions, but instead getting modern models for an acceptable price seems like a much better deal. Tomix really has been into Shikoku lately. Every time something from that island gets announced it still gets my attention, even though I'm not sure if I should keep getting trains from there haha. E235 series is probably gonna sell well, although I don't like the design at all. Still waiting for a new front design for non-Yamanote Line E235s. Here's more pics from this Tomix meeting: http://www.jp-ngauge.info/ngi/2017/07/tomix-c569.html http://www.jp-ngauge.info/ngi/2017/07/tomytec-8dd2.html Link to comment
Kiha66 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Woo! More kiha 66 sets! I had been hopeing that Tomix would do a run of them in the Kyushu color with the new release of the versions with the rooftop coolers. Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Tomii Dentetsu is growing up! At this rate it's just a matter of time until it becomes an 大手私鉄. And, well... sh*t. I don't like how the Marine Liners are so expensive and that they only give us a 5-car train for that price even though 6-car consists did also exist. It's also a pity how it's not possible to get the double-deck cab cars separately to switch them out for running on the model layout. The other 4 cars of the sets are identical after all. Gonna have to choose now. Indeed I totally agree... I just couldn't decide which one to get... not only are the colors of the lines different, the logo is also different.. and spending so much just to get another cab car is.... i'm still puzzled which car to get... They probably wont make the cabin a standalone item, since it is basically the main point that people are getting the set for... This releases have so much difficult decisions to make.... like which Marine Liner to get, which Boso formation to get etc... Link to comment
Densha Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Just noticed that the Marine Liner (and E235 and Shikoku KiHa 181) isn't High Grade, which means having to get TN couplers separately as well. I really don't like these prices for what you get... 1 Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Just noticed that the Marine Liner (and E235 and Shikoku KiHa 181) isn't High Grade, which means having to get TN couplers separately as well. I really don't like these prices for what you get... yap... it also seems most of the HG sets that come with pre-installed TN couplers are for older generation train sets, like the 189 series or 485 series... the newer models often aren't HG, or if at best, only the front cabin cars... this is quite sad actually for the price we're paying... Nevertheless, it seems it is the only choice now if we really want the Marine Liner... - Odakyu 8000 Series (4 and 6 car set in early appearance); I'm a little bit tempted by the Odakyu 8000 series though... Me too! though I wonder about the price... at the rate Tomytec is going... and we have to factor in motor chassis, wheel chassis set and pantograph spares to add on... Link to comment
Densha Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 From the start I have always like the reddish striped Marine Liner better, but after having seen both of them in person I found the blue striped ones to be really nice as well. Choices, choices... Hopefully Tomix will be releasing the JR West 223-2000 series at some point as well. I believe it's just a matter of inserting a 2000 subseries trailer car into any of the formations without double deck cab car to reproduce 6-car consists as they ran along the Seto-Ohashi Line a few years ago. They even ran as 3+3+3 = 9-car consists during rush hours at that time! Nowadays 3+2+2 = 7-car consists are the longest you will see. Link to comment
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