[PaulRhB]

QUOTE (Petal @ 3 Dec 2007, 10:29) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Please can someone tell me, is there any information as to how long the batteries last before recharging is needed and do the batteries need to be removed for charging or is there a charging socket on the handset

Thanks

I asked the Bachmann guys at Warley and they said they'd had there ones going for 3 days and counting and this was backed up by Digitrains. I waited to see what Dynamis was like and ended up going with the NCE sysytem purely because I don't like joysticks for speed control. The infra red worked very well with a good range and wide angle of reception. If they put a rotary knob on, like mouse wheel I'd have chosen the Dynamis for the wireless control.
Overall I thought the Dynamis was quite a good unit.

 

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QUOTE (wiggy25 @ 4 Dec 2007, 20:41) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The Powercab can only hold 2 locos in the memory stack!!( it also only comes with a 1.2amp power supply

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Er 2.5 amps on mine. The memory stack is only quicker if the loco you want is one of the last three you used or it takes just as many pushes as keying in the number so I felt it was irrelevant. Both units are upgradeable to take you to a bigger system and the costs are pretty close. The NCE has the option of button or roller wheel for speed control which covers all options.
The NCE will act as a cab for a PowerPro system.
The Dynamis with a pro box and booster will be around £300 as are most of the other similar spec systems. ESU were involved in developing Dynamis which was a good point for quality as it relies on existing knowledge rather than the all new Hornby system.
ESU will have a cordless throttle for the ECOS soon I understand to replace the older mobile unit.
Like I said in my previous post I seriously considered Dynamis for its wireless ability and I do believe they have produced an excellent product but it fell down purely because I don't get the feel of control with a joystick. I talked to one of the Bachmann guys I know at Warley, who knew I was waiting to compare the two, and explained my reason and he said that at present he knew of no intention to produce a roller wheel unit so I chose the NCE. If I needed wireless as a priority rather than a nice to have I would have happily gone with Dynamis as I program using DecoderPro on the PC so CV readout isn't important on the controller. It swings so easily either way!

 

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QUOTE (wiggy25 @ 4 Dec 2007, 20:41) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The Powercab can only hold 2 locos in the memory stack!!( it also only comes with a 1.2amp power supply

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Er 2 amps on mine. oops !

 

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QUOTE (Oakydoke @ 9 Dec 2007, 12:15) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Bachmann have said the Pro Box may be in the £50 to £60 bracket, which would give you a total cost of between £210 and £240.
If the Pro Box ends up with an increase in power output, then the booster may not be required. That reduces the total cost of the Dynamis Pro system to the £130 to £145 range. That's a long way off £300.
Ah I understood it was to be in the same bracket as the dynamis itself and was going to be around £270 to £275. Well the Dynamis dropped £10 at Warley so it'll be a wait and see.
I know the Dynamis was developed with ESU but is there anything definite about it connecting to ECOS yet? I hope the new mobile for that keeps the roller control of the old one. I looked at going for the ECOS but as I didn't need the power and it can't upload their sound decoders yet I opted for the NCE and lokprogrammer option. Evidently the ECOS will but no-one can say when it will be able to replace the Lok unit.

 

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QUOTE (Richard Johnson @ 12 Dec 2007, 02:36) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>even has additions, such as a built in ammeter

Richard, Where is the selection for the ammeter in the book all I can see is the fast clock setup?
Ta Paul

 

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QUOTE (Richard Johnson @ 13 Dec 2007, 03:00) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>***Hi Paul
Page 59 in this PDF copy. Please note you can search a PDF file for the terms used by using control+F key to bring up a search window - use the word "current" and you'll find all references to it.
Top man ta