Just swapped old chip for upgraded chip in BLI Light Mikado. [wow][wow][wow] As noted by several posters new chip improves low speed operation by a factor of amazing. [:D] [tup][tup] Low speed performance is so enhanced I’m thinking of changing layout to just switching type operation(just kidding, too much time invested to do so but…). I cannot believe the enhancement of low speed performance! Worth the $29 just for low speed enhancement alone(JMHO).
Do have one question with install. There have been instances where loco with new chip will stall, sound continues like it’s running but loco is stationary. Is new chip more sensitive than older chip to dirty track? Was running loco at night and lighting not that great in train room to check out other possibilities.
Did you do a reset after installing the new chip, per the instructions? It might just need a reset to clear out any leftover ‘junk’ from programming. It shouldn’t be any different with regards to dirty track since the circuitry with the large capacitor that is the culprit in the power-on surge issues with QSI decoders is all still there and is in no way bypassed by the chip upgrade.
Did follow included instructions explicitly(with my knowledge of DCC I can’t afford to do it any other way) but will retrace steps to assure compliance. Thanks again.
As stated previously, I did go back over install of new chip to make sure I did, in fact, follow instructions. Went through process again seems like I didn’t drop the ball so to speak. Going over the process allowed me to get familiar with F9 Heavy Load function and F7 Braking when in coasting mode and CV64 as audio feedback of specific CV settings.
Also checked track in light of day for dirt and some of my non-DCC switches to make sure I’ve got short potentials covered. Also, figured if I’m checking track for dirt I should look at Light Mike to see how free of dirt or other compromising contact issues. After all is said and done I think problem I originally cited was primarily function of track & engine contact compromises. Running like it should after clean up. Obviously the lesson learned is to increase track and engine inspection and cleaning so that running time isn’t affected and one starts chasing phantoms.
Thanks for guidance, as stated above assistance got me into more of the chip improved functionalities. Eventually when I stop going around in self made circles I’m going to get myself a fuller understanding of this CV bit mask thing.