DCC - Electrical

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Kato SD40 DCC Conversion & Tune UP

Wed, 2014-02-05 23:46 — pierre52

I have just purchased a 2nd hand Kato SD40 for $54.  Research suggests that this particular model was first released in Apr 91 and that there were potentially some issues with reliable track pick up.  I then discovered this website http://www.dufordmodelworks.com/katohardwire.html which dealt with rectifying the pick up problems. Despite the flaws, I was keen to grab this item as their reputation for great running is very high. The item arrived in good shape but without any documentation.

Looking for auxilary computer programs

Tue, 2014-02-04 11:44 — southernpacificgs4

Hello

 

I am looking for computer programs for changing CV'S of decoder, making switchlists, making timetables, etc...

 

Yours sincerely

 

southernpacificgs4

MRRSparky's picture

Using graphite on rails for better electrical conductivity

Sun, 2014-02-02 21:50 — MRRSparky

Having read about using graphite to improve electrical performance for DCC sound-equipped locos, I tried it.  For me, whatever improvement in electrical performance there might be is outweighed by the loss of traction.

For my Bachmann On30 0-4-2 and 0-4-0 locos, they cannot pull more than three properly weighted cars on level track.  Even sharp curves cause the wheels to spin.  

My question is has anyone applied graphite to their track and tried to remove it afterwards?  

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Praise for WiThrottle

Sat, 2014-02-01 04:39 — OKGraeme

Last weekend we had the monthly Operating session on Steve Davis' KCS 3rd Sub in Coweta OK. The layout is controlled by a Digitrax DCC system and Steve has just added the capability of using an APP on you phone for control.

Digitrax UT4 direction contol switch

Thu, 2014-01-30 20:18 — T-BIRD-4945

Anyone have info on manufacturer, part number and source of this switch? I have a broken switch that has MTS-1 stamped on one side, with a 3 amp-250V/6amp-125V rating stamped on the other side. Digitrax wants $25, and over a month to repair it. I'm looking thru the Allied and Digi-key on line catalogues, but that is pretty daunting. Thanxz.

 

More Uses for 3D Printing Around the Layout

Wed, 2014-01-29 17:23 — JodyG

So you have heard all kinds of things about what modelers are doing with 3D printing to assist in their rolling stock, locomotive and structure builds. How about some some more basic items to spruce up your layout?

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Filtering DCC for analog operation?

Tue, 2014-01-28 05:51 — DKRickman

Any Electrical Engineers out there?  I wondered if this might be possible/practical..

Would it be possible to build some sort of filter circuit which could be switched into the main DCC track bus, and which would convert the bit stretched AC of the DCC signal for address 00 into a smooth DC voltage?  I realize that it wouldn't run a DCC loco any more, but it would be nice to have the ability to run a DC loco without worrying about the noise and damage caused by DCC.

Wireing layout for DC & DCC

Mon, 2014-01-27 20:22 — lwv-dlw

Wire a layout with power feeders on both rails on blocks and insulated joiners on both rails with a DPDT switch can you run a layout on DC or DCC by throwing the switch? Will this cause problems if so what are they? Is there a work around for the problems?

     dlwdan

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Operating cooling fans for HO

Mon, 2014-01-27 09:55 — Nelsonb111563

With the newer DCC sound decoders spewing all kinds of heat, would this be a viable option to install a micro cooling fan such as this one from e-bay?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/15x15mm-Super-Small-Brushless-DC-Fan-Ultra-Tiny-...


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