DCC - Electrical
Slot max
We have reached slot max a couple of times at our club. We know how to fix it when it happens, but how do you prevent it? We have read several ways to dispatch your throttle. This one makes most sense to me, you have reached the end of the session, so (you hold down the disp button and plug your throttle in, then let go of the disp button) is that correct?
Adding DCC to Fox Valley HO GP60
I recently purchased a DCC ready Fox Valley GP60M in the BNSF H3 scheme. I went with HO DCC ready version because I use RailPro. This engine came with the new euro style 21 pin socket that does not fit any of the adaptors harnesses I already have. I have found some from TCS (TCS 1352) that might have helped but I decided just to completely delete the factory circuit board and all of its built in resistors for the installed led lights. I measured the chip bit resistors and will be using 1k resistors to resupply the power to them from the RailPro decoder.
static noise at idle
hey guys i have a few big boys ho scale when they are idling there is alot of static noise but where turn bell on it goes away it does it with all different brands is there a way i can get the static noise out i dont like it sounds to fake cant real hear the noise you should hear thanx for reading hope someone can help!! Andy
Help with Atlas C420 with QSI decoder
Just acquired an Atlas HO scale C420 with a QSI Titan Sound decoder. Not much information from the Atlas literature about the motor functions of the decoder.
I think I'm on the right track -- pun intended, of course -- with using the Titan ET programming guide to program the motor CVs of this locomotive.
Or am I completely off the rails, and with this QSI system, I may not even be able to adjust CV29?
(Probably should have just gotten the Silver Series version, and gone RailPro whole hog. Sorry, Bill B.)
SMA20 Low Cost 17 Channel DCC Decoders Ver 6.01 with Sound,Triggered Sound,Stepper,Dual Motor,LED and Servo Control
This is the next evolution of the original $5 Mobile/Accessory/Multifunction 17 Channel Configurable DCC Decoder. This edition: 1.expands major functionality to drive a stepper motor, dual motor control with sound, and even triggered sounds (like a driver cam), servos, and LEDs with 17 function pins, 2.implements long DCC addresses for both mobile decoders and accessory decoders, and 3.and now uses the updated NmraDcc library compatible with the ATTiny84/85 and Teensy 3.x processors.
Ideas for small switching layout? (Decided on design I think)
I am looking for ideas that I could use for a small 2'x5' switching layout. I have that much space in my room and am trying to plan as much as possible to pitch the idea to my parents.
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Wiring and hand laid crossing
On my small layout I am planning I will have a crossing that I want to hand lay. I remember years ago trying to wire up an all metal Tru-Scale crossing that never went right. Does anyone have info on wiring up a crossing with DCC? Is an autoreverser needed?
Best/cost effective circuit breaker and auto reversers
All,
As I continue to shop and build my wiring plan, I was looking for feedback on who makes the best breakers and reversers. I have heard pros and cons for relays or solid state components. Using Digitrax Command Station, Tam Valley boosters and with about 15 or so sections for breakers, and 3 reverse loops. HO scale too.
Thanks in advance.
Installing RailPro in a pair of Athearn DCC Ready Genesis GP38-2W's
I threw RailPro modules into my 2 GP38-2W's yesterday to get them onto the layout for an op session today. There was no speaker enclosure in these models so I skipped the sound.
That bothered me something terrible - so today I ripped them apart and did it right!
The details of the installation are in the first comment.
- Bill
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