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 Each step can be programmed, using a simple menu and the addional GCA146 control and display board.\\ Each step can be programmed, using a simple menu and the addional GCA146 control and display board.\\
 The total control unit is rather complicated, yet, through the use of a good worked out pcboard, it is rather simple to construct.\\ The total control unit is rather complicated, yet, through the use of a good worked out pcboard, it is rather simple to construct.\\
-Boards and /or complete parts sets are available.. Ask [[peter@phgiling.net]].\\+Boards and /or complete parts sets are available.. Ask [[peter.giling@rocrail.net|Peter]].\\
  
  
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 All info about connections and use of the GCA145 will be found in these manuals.\\ All info about connections and use of the GCA145 will be found in these manuals.\\
  
-|{{:gca:manual_gca145_version_3.4_english.pdf|Manual V3.4}}  |+|{{:gca:manual_gca145_version_3.8_english.pdf|Manual V3.8}}  |
  
  
  
-===== How I made my own Fiddle Yard ===== 
-This page explains several issues as installled in my own fiddle yard: __**[[phg-new_fiddle_yard]]**__ 
  
 ===== Power ===== ===== Power =====
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 ===== The firmware ===== ===== The firmware =====
-Newest firmware is always compatible with all versions Of GCA145 / MGV145 boards.\\+^ Newest firmware is always compatible \\ with all versions Of GCA145 / MGV145 boards. ^ 
 +|{{:gca:gca145n_3_1.zip|Hex & basic files VN3.1}}| 
 +|{{:gca:gca145_v_n_3_2_firmware.zip|Hex & basic files VN3.2}}| 
 +|{{:gca:gca145n_3_4.zip|Hex & basic files VN3.4}}| 
 +|{{:gca:gca145n_3_5.zip|Hex & basic files VN3.5}}| 
 +|{{:gca:GCA145_VN3.7_firmwarwe.zip|Hex & basic files VN3.7}}|
  
-|  {{:gca:gca145n_3_1.zip|Hex & basic files VN3.1}}  | 
-|  {{:gca:gca145_v_n_3_2_firmware.zip|Hex & basic files VN3.2}}  | 
-|  {{:gca:gca145n_3_4.zip|Hex & basic files VN3.4}}  | 
 \\ \\
  
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 In order to ease making these cables, it is also possible to buy the necessary tool, to create the PSK cables.\\ In order to ease making these cables, it is also possible to buy the necessary tool, to create the PSK cables.\\
 This special plier will be sold for net price of € 20,00 if ordered together with complete kits. {{:mgv:hardware:crimpzange.jpg?200}}\\ This special plier will be sold for net price of € 20,00 if ordered together with complete kits. {{:mgv:hardware:crimpzange.jpg?200}}\\
-Just ask [[petrus.giling@gmail.com|peter.]]\\+Just ask [[peter.giling@rocrail.net|Peter]]\\
  
  
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 The cable between the two units is a standard 1 to 1 PSK cable, NO TWISTING ! The cable between the two units is a standard 1 to 1 PSK cable, NO TWISTING !
  
-^  connector GCA145  ^  connector GCA50  ^  Setting GCA50  ^  Function  ^ +==== J5 connections ==== 
-|  J5(2)  |  J5(2)  |  GND  |  GND  | + 
-|  J5(3)  |  J5(3)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 0  | +^  connector GCA145  ^  function  ^  Function  ^ 
-|  J5(4)  |  J5(4)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 1  | +|  J5(2)  |  GND  |  GND  | 
-|  J5(5)  |  J5(5)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 2  | +|  J5(3)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 0  | 
-|  J5(6)  |  J5(6)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 3  | +|  J5(4)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 1  | 
-|  J5(7)  |  J5(7)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 4  | +|  J5(5)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 2  | 
-|  J5(8)  |  J5(8)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 5  | +|  J5(6)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 3  | 
-|  J5(9)  |  J5(9)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  New position flag  | +|  J5(7)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 4  | 
-|  J5(10)  |  J5(10)  |  input  |  Position match  |+|  J5(8)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 5  | 
 +|  J5(9)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  New position flag  | 
 +|  J5(10)  |  input  |  Position match  |
 \\ \\
-^  connector GCA145  ^  connector GCA50  ^  Setting GCA50  ^  Function  ^ 
-|  J6(2)  |  J6(2)  |  GND  |  GND  | 
-|  J6(3)  |  J6(3)  |  Block  |  Feed-back 1st section  | 
-|  J6(4)  |  J6(4)  |  Block  |  Feed-back 2nd section  | 
-|  J6(5)  |  J6(5)  |  Block  |  Feed-back 3rd section  | 
-|  J6(6)  |  J6(6)  |  Block  |  Feed-back 4th section  | 
-|  J6(7)  |  J6(7)  |  Output switch  |  Forward sign  | 
-|  J6(8)  |  J6(8)  |  Output switch  |  Reverse sign  | 
-|  J6(9)  |  J6(9)  |  XXX  |  Not used  | 
-|  J6(10)  |  J6(10)  |  XXX  |  Not used  | 
-\\ 
-^  connector GCA145  ^  connector CAN-GC2  ^  Setting CAN-GC2  ^  Function  ^ 
-|  J5(2)  |  J4(2)  |  GND  |  GND  | 
-|  J5(3)  |  J4(3)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 0  | 
-|  J5(4)  |  J4(4)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 1  | 
-|  J5(5)  |  J4(5)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 2  | 
-|  J5(6)  |  J4(6)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 3  | 
-|  J5(7)  |  J4(7)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 4  | 
-|  J5(8)  |  J4(8)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  position command bit 5  | 
-|  J5(9)  |  J4(9)  |  Output switch (no pulse)  |  New position flag  | 
-|  J5(10)  |  J4(10)  |  input  |  Position match  | 
-\\ 
-^  connector GCA145  ^  connector CAN-GC2  ^  Setting CAN-GC2  ^  Function  ^ 
-|  J6(2)  |  J3(2)  |  GND  |  GND  | 
-|  J6(3)  |  J3(3)  |  Block  |  Feed-back 1st section  | 
-|  J6(4)  |  J3(4)  |  Block  |  Feed-back 2nd section  | 
-|  J6(5)  |  J3(5)  |  Block  |  Feed-back 3rd section  | 
-|  J6(6)  |  J3(6)  |  Block  |  Feed-back 4th section  | 
-|  J6(7)  |  J3(7)  |  Output switch  |  Forward sign  | 
-|  J6(8)  |  J3(8)  |  Output switch  |  Reverse sign  | 
-|  J6(9)  |  J3(9)  |  XXX  |  Not used  | 
-|  J6(10)  |  J3(10)  |  XXX  |  Not used  | 
-\\ 
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 The position command byte are 6 bits, giving the desired position for the TT/FY to run to.\\ The position command byte are 6 bits, giving the desired position for the TT/FY to run to.\\
 The write enable is used to tell GCA145 to start.\\ The write enable is used to tell GCA145 to start.\\
 First the 6 bits are set according position.\\ First the 6 bits are set according position.\\
 To activate the GCA145, write enable should go high.\\ To activate the GCA145, write enable should go high.\\
 +\\
 +==== J6 connections ====
 +^  connector GCA145  ^  Setting GCA50  ^  Function  ^
 +|  J6(2)  |  GND  |  GND  |
 +|  J6(3)  |  Block  |  Feed-back 1st section  |
 +|  J6(4)  |  Block  |  Feed-back 2nd section  |
 +|  J6(5)  |  Block  |  Feed-back 3rd section  |
 +|  J6(6)  |  Block  |  Feed-back 4th section  |
 +|  J6(7)  |  Output switch  |  Forward sign  |
 +|  J6(8)  |  Output switch  |  Reverse sign  |
 +|  J6(9)  |  XXX  |  Not used  |
 +|  J6(10)  |  XXX  |  Not used  |
  
  
 +===== Rail connection =====
  
 +^  Connections of rails on bridge can be done with following list.  ^^ 
 +|  GCA(MGV)145  |  Function  | 
 +|  J8(1)  |  left rail section 1  |    
 +|  J8(2)  |  left rail section 2  |    
 +|  J8(3)  |  left rail section 3  |    
 +|  J8(4)  |  left rail section 4  |    
 +|  J8(5)  |  right rail  | 
 +^  addional connections  ^^ 
 +|  J8(6)  |  0V  for signal  |    
 +|  J8(7)  |  5V for signal  |    
 +|  J8(8)  |  not used  |    
 +|  J8(9)  |  reverse side sign  |    
 +|  J8(10)  |  forward side sign  |   
 +**For signs only leds are applicable.**\\
  
  
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-===== The fiddle yard drive ===== 
- 
-Follow this [[http://wiki.rocrail.net/doku.php?id=phg-new_fiddle_yard|link]] 
  
 ===== Input from satisfied users ===== ===== Input from satisfied users =====
 If you have designed your own solution for connection stepper motor to bridge, please send pictures. If you have designed your own solution for connection stepper motor to bridge, please send pictures.
  
-  +==== The new N-scale Fiddle yard by Peter Giling ==== 
- +\\ 
 +For my N-demo modules in plexiglass, I created a new fiddle yard with 8 tracks.\\ 
 +Module size (L x W x H) : 750 x 520 x 68 mm.\\ 
 +Track distace (H to H) :  24 mm.\\ 
 +Motor steps between two tracks +/- 2500 steps.\\   
 +Follow this link: https://youtu.be/EfOiJ_NS3QA \\ 
 +\\ 
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 ==== Realized two-step toothed belts drive ==== ==== Realized two-step toothed belts drive ====
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 ^Video with the setup menue of GCA145/146 and two-step toothed belts drive.^ ^Video with the setup menue of GCA145/146 and two-step toothed belts drive.^
 |  The video shows an obsolete firmware version, but an impression of the features.  |     |  The video shows an obsolete firmware version, but an impression of the features.  |    
-<html> +<html><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1UO829Xrzd8" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>
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