DCC - Electrical
What was the "recordable decoder"?
I remember a while back a Tsunami decoder was released where you could set the locomotive into a record mode, run it around the layout, stopping and starting it as you wish, and later, whenever you want, replay those motions without intervention as you run another train or just plain watch.
So, not being an electronic's expert, here are my questions:
Matching decoders to locomotive/brand and whether or not to add on sound later vs. upfront
Has anyone ever made a chart matching decoders to brand/type? And, if I were to put D13SRJ into everything and then add sound later, would I be making a reasonable move?
With regard to adding sound later, does anyone have suggestions?
I'm using Kato, Genesis, Spectrum, and even a Rivarossi Big Boy that I thought about converting. All would have to be hardwired and none (or very few) are plug and play.
Thanks,
Brendan
CAN NOT READ CV ==HELP!
I just installed a NCE power pro radio on my layout. As suggested, a program track is on place. However, a new Atlas mp15 HO does not want to be programmed, either on main nor program track. In the NCE book, there is some confusion about how to wire the program track, be it separated from main, or linked with a dpdt switch.
Any advise ?
Lamoille train
DCC Choices
Along with trackwork, one of the things to consider early is a choice of power from the many options out there. I'd like to hear from advocates of any system and any "cons" about DCC choices. My concerns are:
Dick Bronsons DCC uncoupler
I am experimenting with Dick Bronsons DCC uncoupler that he describes on the website at rr-cirkits.com
Its a really good design and I will share my thoughts on it here. First off I made a video of my progress so far.
DCC Experts, CV1 not reading?
DCC Experts! I have a Boradway Limited AC6000 (well 3 actually, but), with Paragon 2 sound/DCC... I programmed it last fall with a SPROG II and JMRI. It ran fine. I took it out of the box on Sunday, ran it back & forth, testing some new track. It ran fine.
I decided I wanted momentum effects, and programmed a vale of 20 into both starting & stopping.
Non Flickering Car Lighting
Hi Jack From Star, Idaho. I have several cabooses and a few tenders that are lighted but they flicker when rolling. I am looking for a "Simple Inexpensive" constant lighting circuit using LED's that I can make myself and be DCC friendly. I know there are pre-made circuits on line but $15-$20 bucks is a bit steep. Eventually I want to light sixteen passenger cars, all I need is a very simple circuit that I can manufacture myself. I know there are some electronic experts out there and I really need some schematics and componet numbers to ge
Decoder recommendations for starting out...
Hi All,
I'm after some ideas on decoders for my locos to start out with. I have several Athearn RTR DCC Ready (SD50 x1, SD45 x 2, GP35 x1), Atlas Silver series (GP40-2 x 2, MP15 x 1), Proto 2000 (GP7 x 1, SD9 x 2, GP30 x 1) and a Bachmann (GP7 x 1).
I have recently purchased two TCS - T1 decoders and have them installed in the Athearn SD50 & GP35, both are running well and I'm fairly happy with them so far, apart from some noise from either the motor or gears on the GP35.
Detection Circuits Revisited (Signaling in the future)
I have a question about detection. I have used BD-20s with AIU from NCE and it works really well. As I look at how much detection will be going on (mainline, staging, and turnout position) it is going to get extremely pricey.
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