Product Review ESU LokProgrammer

The ESU LokProgrammer is a device that allows LokSound decoders to be programmed with a PC (or Mac with PC emulation). Programming DCC decoders can be complex, and the LokProgrammer software makes it easier and more intuitive. The LokProgrammer works with ESU LokSound and LokPilot decoders for all model train scales. Dan evaluates the device's packaging, gives an overview of what it does, shows how to set up the hardware, and explains many features of the software. If you have ESU LokSound decoders this is definitely a worthwhile investment!

[tyhik]

Great video, definitely getting the ESU Lokprogrammer for Christmas.

[mridgway]

Thanks for the review! Glad to discover that I can run the Lok Programmer from my Macbook Pro. I also like how your videos are quick and contain a lot of good information, and I can go back and pause if I need to listen more closely to what you are saying. Thanks again!

[metalmike]

Wow! I'm brand new to LokSound decoders and this helps me out A LOT! Very informative and well done. Thank you very much for the well detailed review!

[stewshore]

I am a newbie when it comes to programming or changing CV levels. You covered a lot of info in a short period of time but I will save your review and view over again I am sure. Thanks for the thorough review!

[enriqueaguilar]

I enjoy watching these videos also when you want to learn how to program DCC n Sound technology n installing sound technology everyday 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🎸🎸🎸🎸🇲🇽🎸

[andybenfercollection]

Great video! Love the voice over nice and relaxing to listen.

[robingagnon]

Great tool!! I was able to modify bad settings from a used engine I bought which had an older locksound version of 3.5 and I am starting to standardizing all my engines functions between manifacturers

[spacecalander]

First do not use MAC unless it is a SD80 or 90 lol, Thanks for the informative video. Best programmer i have ever used.

[marktcrump]

I feel the cable issue needed either a deeper investigation, or more points off. Since you had a replacement cable, it was easy to fix. For those of us that don't have one, either a note "this driver worked" or "the cable was truly bad, and I needed to get a replacement". A driver issue probably would be worth just a 5-point deduction (at most), but a bad cable I think is a 10-15pt reduction. Aside: I a little surprised they haven't gone to the USB-printer style cable and still have a serial end.

[mgr_video_productions]

Great review Dan! This is something I might consider getting and start getting into programming sounder decoders.

[Crookedriverandeasternrr]

Dan I appreciate your review and explanation on this programmer. I have several scaletrains locos now and using 2, 5, 6 is just ok. takes too long and only gets you so close. Ive noticed that JMRI does not work with ESU decoders. so I have decided, partly based on your review, to get a LokProgrammer
thanks, David

[railscanner]

An in depth how to edit sound files inside the programmer software would be most welcome Dan. As you state this is a complex piece to work with.

[yrunaked]

another great review Dan, Thanks for sharing. Rob

[scottsilvey]

You should do a segment on
your G Scale set up Dan!!!
Great video as always!!!

[lukeskywalker]

Glad to see you are back. I subscribed

[StephanWershoven]

nice review

There is a adapter chip inside the cable, maybe the newer cable uses a different chip than the old one and so needs a different driver to work.

[Alphaminer]

Did you check the couplers on the Lokprogrammer with the coupler height gauge?

[riogrande]

Good review. I bought an ESU LokProgrammer from ScaleTrains before they went out of stock. What with the chip shortage, it might be a while to restock some of these items. I figured since my stable of LokSound equipped engines is growing, I better have one of these!

[Fgr]

Hello, great video, thanks a lot. I try to run my lokprogrammer on my 2017 MacBook and I have an issue with the COM3 USB port, which is not recognized as a "true" USB port, so there is no way to run correctly the lokprogrammer. What is the exact FTDI driver you downloaded to make it running? Thanks for your help.

[Marco-xzsc]

I have an esu built engine (31182) except the lokprogrammer can’t find It. It says “ lokprogrammer cannot recognize device” put the the virtual throttle works, but I can’t program her. Any ideas?