MyLocoSound not responding to TV remote

[Northsider]

I have an MLS soundcard on my new-to-me Accucraft  Mona, along with a Piko 35040 receiver. As previously mentioned, there is a jarring electronic noise as it slows down. I thought it might be a distorted brake squeal, which I hoped to program 'off'. I picked up a tv remote control at the weekend (thanks, PhilP !) and have watched ge_rik 's excellent video, but the problem is that the remote doesn't seem to work with the soundcard: I get no beeps from the card, and the LED on the soundcard only flashes when the fob remote is pressed for the first time. I've changed batteries, and bought a second remote today, in case the first was faulty. Is there another way of programming the card? It may be an early one:

The serial number appears to be PLC009:

 

[PhilP]

Check the remote is setup for a Sony:

Set the code to 0140.

PhilP.

 

[Madman]

Does your My Loco sound card have that little infra-red receiver ? I had one where the wires came loose from their soldered connection to the board. I only discovered their looseness by accident.

 

[PhilP]

Does your My Loco sound card have that little infra-red receiver ? I had one where the wires came loose from their soldered connection to the board. I only discovered their looseness by accident.

Patrick, you should have also received a remote sensor, on a short length of cable..
This plugs into the small white connector on the board. - In case there is a problem with the onboard sensor.

PhilP.

 

[ge_rik]

Check the remote is setup for a Sony:

Set the code to 0140.

PhilP

That was my first thought

Rik

 

[Northsider]

Check the remote is setup for a Sony:

Set the code to 0140.

PhilP.

Bingo! Now I need to work out how to stop a random bell ringing!

 

[PhilP]

Bingo! Now I need to work out how to stop a random bell ringing!

Mute button, puts you in configuration mode, then:

7 beeps, bell not required.
Mute button, to exit.
Then test.


PhilP.

 

[Rhinochugger]

Bingo! Now I need to work out how to stop a random bell ringing!

Answer the front door

 

[Northsider]

Mute button, puts you in configuration mode, then:
View attachment 339634
7 beeps, bell not required.
Mute button, to exit.
Then test.


PhilP.

Yes, I'm making progress. It could be a two-pipe problem...and I don't smoke a pipe...

 

[JimmyB]

I was advised by Andy at Micron, that some MLS use code 0495, I have found this correct especially with some "Premium" cards.

 

[Northsider]

I was advised by Andy at Micron, that some MLS use code 0495, I have found this correct especially with some "Premium" cards.

Thanks; 0140 worked for this one, but I'm guessing that it's 10+ years old...

 

[Moonraker]

Thanks to all who helped with this while I was asleep in Australia. Northsider, just email me at sales@mylocosound.com if you need more help. However there are four steam soundcards ... British, American, Australian and Universal and I will need to know which you have.

Regards
Peter Lucas
MyLocoSound

 

[Northsider]

Thanks to all who helped with this while I was asleep in Australia. Northsider, just email me at sales@mylocosound.com if you need more help. However there are four steam soundcards ... British, American, Australian and Universal and I will need to know which you have.

Regards
Peter Lucas
MyLocoSound

Hi Peter, I think I'm all sorted now, but thank you for your response. The problem was that I didn't realise that I had to set the remote control first: once PhilP had tipped me off about that, it was all plain sailing. It is either a British or universal card -I managed to summon up all sorts of whistles and bells- but is now making distinctly British sounds, which is what I want.
It is good to know that there is manufacturers support if I need it!

 

[dunnyrail]

ge_rik has pipped in and as ever his blog is a great help on how to do most things including setting beats per resolution where a sensor is not present. i have followed his YT vids and never been let down except by my own ineptitude.

 

[ge_rik]

ge_rik has pipped in and as ever his blog is a great help on how to do most things including setting beats per resolution where a sensor is not present. i have followed his YT vids and never been let down except by my own ineptitude.

Thanks Jon
Always glad to hear that my scribblings or vids have been of some help.
Rik

 

[Northsider]

Always glad to hear that my scribblings or vids have been of some help

A great example of British understatement!
I have found both inspiration and information on your website.