DCC - Electrical
Any Roco Z21 users?
I've purchased a ROCO Z21 as I am impressed with its smart phone / tablet apps for both IOS & Android. I've seen a couple of systems in use at train shows but not much else. If you are using one, I'd appreciate your opinion of the system.
Thanks,
Joe Baldwin
Emergency Power Off (EPO) Button
I am finishing off a room for a small layout (approx 11x15).
I asked the electrician (Sparky) to include an EPO (6 feet off of floor) that will turn off the duplex outlets used to plug in electrical and electronic equipment.
The intent of the EPO is to turnoff DCC, wireless , etc. equipment in case of an impending disaster or smell of burning in the room.
I assume that the only issue I have is momentum as the locomotive slows down.
Are there any other issues that I should consider?
Dave Clifford
Digitrax Problem
I am experiencing a Digitrax problem that I cannot figure out. After two years of redoing my layout, I finally have all my switch machines installed and wired and power to the track. Everything works great when I use the throttle on my Zephyr. The problem that I am having is my UR90 and UR91 are not recognizing signals from my DT402R or UT4R throttles. If I teather them into the panel plug they will recognize my command. The batteries are reading 9.5 volts. I have reset theZephr back to factory settings. I have reprogrammed the two engines that I am using.
Unknown Decoder
I bought a locomotive on eBay. When it arrived it looked like it had a decoder in it. I put it on my programming track and it wouldn't read.
I have been installing decoders and servicing DCC systems for over 20 years.
Never seen one of these.
Anyone have any idea what it is?
Thanks
Ernie
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SMA30 A Simplified WiFi Throttle You Can Customize
Can you recommend a 21 pin decoder?
I'm looking to add a decoder to an HO Rapido GMD-1. It has a 21 pin socket for adding a decoder. Ideally, I would prefer to install a sound decoder, but right now, just cannot justify $100+ for the decoder. So I plan to add a non-sound decoder, at least for the time being. I've found 3 that are similar in price.
Digitrax DH166MT
NCE D16MTC
ESU Lokpilot
All can be found in the approx $20 range.
3D Printed Light Fixtures
In my last Layout Update I mentioned some 3D printed light fixtures that I have been working on. Here are some pictures of them as they came from Shapeways to adding Micro LEDs. With the Just Play system from Woodland Scenics you can easily dim them to the desired brightness and not have to worry about resisters. With my layout being an industrial complex I will be adding a lot of security and work lights. I will post the links below to the Shapeways files.
- https://www.shapeways.com/product/3FHMLCD2U/ho-scale-1-87-security-light...
MRC Prodigy Express
Somewhere between Connecticut and Texas, I lost the flat cable which attaches the handheld cab unit to the base unit of my MRC DCC controller. It's an old Prodigy Express, but when last powered up it worked great, so I'm not anxious to toss it out. I have been unable to find an MRC dealer who can help me. Any ideas of where to get a cable, or can someone tell me the configuration for the flat cable so I can buy one, or get one made. Really appreciate any assistance.
Mike Reynolds
ESU Cab Control Discussion
Having recently received my new ESU Cab Control and Mobile Control II throttle, I thought it might be useful to start a Blog and share experiences. I have deliberately made this a blog rather than a topic but invite anyone who has an interest in this subject to add to the discussion.
To ease the typing I would like to introduce some abbreviations:
CC = Cab control (The ICU or command station)
MC 2 = Mobile Control II ( The Android based handheld Throttle)
Peter
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