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DCC Decoder board for 3 Servos and 1 Relay

Fri, 2014-09-26 11:17 — DBodnar

I have really enjoyed working with the Arduino / DCC projects that Geoff has started on the forum and was inspired to design a printed circuit board to simplify construction of the DCC Decoder circuit.

The board that I have had made supports three servos and one DPDT relay. In addition there is a small prototype area where other components can be added.

I have put a video and other information about it on my web page at:

http://www.trainelectronics.com/DCC_Arduino/Decoder_board/

Just taking a look. Roco Z21 overview.

Fri, 2014-09-26 10:47 — dkaustin

Below I am posting some videos of the Roco Z21 and the z21. This is a use of a technology in a new way. This has some good discussions by a hobby shop owner. For you guys who want knobs see part two.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IgMpZSXV7c Z21 and z21 Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj_U7-NegwM Z21 Part 2

Tsunami In-Store Clinic and Demo at TrainLand NY

Fri, 2014-09-26 05:23 — trainworld

SOUNDTRAXX! IS COMING TO TRAINLAND

Thursday October 2nd 2014

4:00PM - 7:00PM
293 Sunrise Highway
Lynbrook, NY 11563
516-599-7080

Talk DCC With The Pros!
Get Tips, Technical Advice,
Hear The Sound And More!

Getting Great Sound out of a tiny O scale Shay

Wed, 2014-09-24 14:03 — herronp

SMA12 - 17 Channel Configurable Multifunction $5 DCC Decoder For Servos

Mon, 2014-09-22 20:22 — geoffb

One of my earlier entries: SMA10 – Build a 17-Function DCC Decoder for about $5 ( http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/19070 ) generated a considerable amount of interest regarding the possible enhancement for controlling Servomotors (Servos). This is my next version of a 17 Channel Multifunction DCC Decoder based on a low cost $2.56 Arduino Pro Mini.

Free SoundTraxx Clinics in PA, NJ and NY, Sept. 30 - Oct. 4

Mon, 2014-09-22 15:26 — soundtraxx

SoundTraxx Clinic: “Braking, Switching & Running: Railroading With Tsunami Decoders”

Learn about full train operations during the free clinic, “Braking, Switching & Running: Railroading With Tsunami Decoders,” presented by SoundTraxx sales rep George Bogatiuk at stores in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4.

Modifying a 12V LED strip to operate on 5V for use with Gold-caps (Super capacitors) for coach lighting

Mon, 2014-09-22 11:21 — ICE

Back in June I wrote an article on Flicker free LED's for under $2 for coach lighting.

The drawback with operating on 12V is you cannot use the 5.5VDC rated Gold-caps (Super capacitors) but need to use larger electrolytics for flicker free operation. Also the commercially available LED tape needs a minimum of 7.8V to even light up the LED.

Well the price of 5M LED tape is still compellingly cheap on eBay, than buying 5V LED tape at some crazy price. A little modification and patience lends into a very useful idea, achievable in 15-20 min.

Build Your Own Arduino Based DCC Controller

Sun, 2014-09-21 07:32 — DBodnar

Since I saw Geoff Bunza's posting about a build-it-yourself DCC decoder (see: http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/19070 ) I have been experimenting with that device and have just finished up an Arduino based DCC controller.

There is a video showing it in action as well as details on its construction on my web page.

Video: http://youtu.be/4sRVuhFi--I