DCC - Electrical
SDH164D - Synhronizing chuff rate
Hi out there,
I have installed my first SDH164D sound decoder in my "Connie".
Free-moN Staging Yard - 16"x10'
It was showtime at the Hiller.
Silicon Valley Free-moN had our modules set up and trains running only to find...
ONLY ONE PASSING SIDING ON THE WHOLE LAYOUT????
We had over a week of show and the ability to run only two trains at a time?
What would happen next Sunday when the whole group showed up and wanted to run trains?
Draw straws?
Stand in line?
Something had to be done!
So I built (most of) a staging yard in (most of) a week.
A short progress report
Well, it's been a while since my last update. I have been distracted by work for the last little while but things are calming down again.
I have spent what little free time I have converting two engines to DCC and learning (playing with) my NCE system. After converting my Kato C44-9W (a simple drop-in replacement), I decided to convert my Altas GP35.
This was not a drop-in replacement and also required some machining of the frame to make the decoder fit. Fortunately, my handy Dremel tool took care of that. In all, it took about an hour to convert.
Droppin' Feeders!
When I was starting out, wading through the muck that is YouTube produced no concrete answer as to how a DCC layout should be wired. Wiring books suggested that I use chunky, stranded wire that just looked way out of place soldered to the rail and speaking with some of the experienced "old timers" I always got the same answer: "What's a DCC?" Seeing that I was not getting consistent answers (and wasn't aware of MRH yet!), I decided to use what I had available, which is almost always the co
Best steam sound for the money?
I'm putting this in DCC since that's where all the best sound systems are these days, as far as I know. If there's a better option, I'd like to hear about it. And of course I know that "best" is a very subjective thing.
In your opinion, what is the best steam sound for the money? Bang (or chuff) for the buck, what would you chose? Or is that the wrong question entirely? Should I simply be asking about the ultimate best quality, and just figure out how to pay for it?
Chuff sound downhill?
Hey guys. Help me please.
I hope i am not showing too much of my ignorance here?
I would like to know if it is possible to "cut off" or do something with the chuff sound when a steam loco is going downgrade?Authentically a loco begins to almost "drift" with some braking applied when going down hill.
It sounds a bit strange to hear my 2-6-0 chuffing all the way !!!
Is there a CV that would give this effect? Or am i stupid?
Sound decoders
Anyone had experience with the following decoders?What is the sound like?
DSD-B280LC and DSD - 090- LC.
Consisting MTH PA/B/A units...some help please from a pro!
I have received my "PA" units A/B/A and wanted to consist them as a single "Advanced consist". I have used my NCE Pro Cab and have selected "124" as the advanced number. My lead unit is 6013, "B" unit as 6012 and trailing "A" unit as 6011. I have already built the consist as "124" and the trailing unit is running in "reverse mode". From here looking for answer here.
Singlet Servo DCC Accessory Decoder and Fast Tracks three way turn out
Ok here is a question I am not sure how to do. I have a Fast tracks 3 way turnout that I plan to Tam Valley Depots Singlet servo to control. This product has LED that help with route ID but in a three way turn out you use 2 Singlet to control the turnout. Is there any way to have the LEDs light up or turn green for the route that both set of points are aligned for. I am sure this can be done I am just at a blank on how to do this.
Mike Deverell
Colorado & Coyote Creek
Quad Servo Decoder or SC8
Hi Guys
I plan to drive the turnouts on my new Digitrax DCC layout with servos. I have hooked up a PC running JMRI via a USB Loconet and will be using an Android phone in addition to the DT 402 for control.
I have been researching the Tam Valley Quad Servo Decoder and the Team Digital SC8 unit. My thoughts so far are:
1. The SC8 works out slightly cheaper than the Quad
2. The Quad has the advantage of being able to connect either single or bi-colour LEDs and switches for Fascia control.
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