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Latest O2 chips - GregK - 23rd-Aug-19
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The screw marked with the red arrow is used to convert the operation of the chip into a different but digital manufacturer's mode, all well and good.
What I do not quite understand is why the screw and not a simple slide switch? ....... Is it just a matter of cost??
RE: Latest O2 chips - MrFlippant - 24th-Aug-19
A switch would have been nice.
I believe it's not a system selector, though, but a "bridged" or not selector. I leave mine in bridged mode and run the chip on all systems.
RE: Latest O2 chips - GregK - 25th-Aug-19
OK ...... sorry to say that I am non the wiser as to what "bridged" means here. Would you explain what is being bridged and why?
Thanks ....
RE: Latest O2 chips - woodcote - 25th-Aug-19
The screw is about track power - AC or DC - and the firmware flashing is the system-changer.
The SSD position engages a diode bridge so it can run with the AC of an SSD powerbase. In that position, it’ll also work fine with Carrera and a DC oXigen layout - just with a small voltage drop. The other position gives full power on a DC-only set-up, undoubtedly important for the big oXigen races.
MrF’s solution is a sensible one. However, moving the screw is more handy than soldering for most people when moving from a home SSD or SSD/oXigen track to an oXigen race event. It is also far more secure than a slide switch.
RE: Latest O2 chips - MrFlippant - 25th-Aug-19
Thanks, Andy! :)
Good point about the screw being more secure than a slide switch. And it's undeniably better than soldering the wires differently like the old chip. I also agree that it would be better left in the DC position if competing in an oXigen event like you mention.