DCC - Electrical

DCC Electrical problem

Tue, 2013-03-12 11:10 — PerryStephen

Hi All:

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Routing DCC and DC Wiring Busses

Mon, 2013-03-11 18:47 — JC Shall

I'm starting the wiring for my new layout and I've been reading up on the "best practices' for DCC wiring at sites hosted by some of the gurus like Mark Gurries, Allen Gartner and -of course- our own Bruce Petrarca.  I've got a fairly good handle on the DCC wiring, and the plain DC wiring for things like switch machines, lighting and accessories isn't a big deal.

what decoder to use

Mon, 2013-03-11 18:46 — johncharlesrw

I am looking for a N.scale sound decoder for a rs2 or3. I am kinda tied in to the rs (i just like them and they fit my period and place). I have not purchased the loco or the decoder yet. I do have non sound dcc kato and atlas rs2,3.What I did was purchase a nce power cab and I want to at least have one loco using sound.

Any ideas?

john

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Identify a decoder

Mon, 2013-03-11 14:37 — herronp
I found a Tsunami decoder in one of my future project boxes that was out of
the package. I'm sure I knew what it was for at the time but not now. I
sort of remember there was a CV that told you the model decoder it is but
can't find any info on it, Any Help appreciated!!
Thanks,

Peter

Programming CV2 on QSI Sound Decoder

Fri, 2013-03-08 10:46 — peter_b

Hi,

I just bought a used Proto 2000 with a QSI decoder.  Initial runs of the loco were very jerky at low speeds so I began adjusting CV2 upward.  I now have CV2 set at 95 and the loco is running much better, but there is still a bit of hesitation when starting.  Do I continue to increase CV2 or is there another CV that I should be tweaking?

Thanks,

Peter

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3 Signals & DCC Specialtie's Hare

Thu, 2013-03-07 19:15 — jlrc47

 

I'm trying to hookup 3 LEDs to a Hare from DCC Specialties. When 2 are hooked up in series they work fine add a third and they all go really dim. The LEDs are hooked up to the 6-7 & 8 terminals on the hare.

any help will be great.

Powering Tortoise Switch Machines

Tue, 2013-03-05 07:45 — Novipilot

I will have 8 tortoise switch machines on my small layout. Am using Digitrax Zephyr Extra. What are the pros and cons and whys of running the switch machines off the Digitrax using a stationary decoder (thinking DS44) VS. using a separate power supply for the switch machines and associated signaling LED's?


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