Track and electrical/DCC

Slow Speed Control with Analog DC: What Equipment is Best?

Sat, 2021-04-03 10:12 — J. M. Loll

I'm convinced that you don't need DCC to achieve slow speed running. That said, it seems you need a smooth controller and a very smooth engine.

What engines and what controllers work the best for slow speed DC operation?

Any insights into DC slow speed control?

Need some help with decoder and LED

Wed, 2021-03-31 13:36 — Jfsantomauro

In the middle of putting a Loksound micro into a Bachman tank loco and i need some advise on installing LED's for headlights.  I have mini LED's that are listed as Forward current of 15/20 ma and voltage of 2.8 - 3.4V.  Attaching these to the Loksound mini what size resistor should i attach.  Does it go to the Cathode or anode side and does cathode or anode go to the blue wire ground on the Micro decoder.

 

Thank you all for your help

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DB210 to non-Digitrax Base Station

Fri, 2021-03-26 09:46 — Will_Annand

I recently purchased a Digitrax DB210 as a friend stated I needed a power booster and suggested one.

I am trying to figure out how to connect it to my DCC++EX base station.

It seems the DB210 will only work with a Loconet system. OR am I missing something?

 

decoder selection

Wed, 2021-03-24 20:16 — kjd

For the last 17 years or so I've pretty much just used NCE's D13SR decoder.  Until recently, it has had everything I've needed, good motor control, four mappable functions and affordability.  After I finished my rotary dumper and was loading more coal trains, I found NCE has a hard time with the sustained counting ties speed loadouts require.  Somewhere along the way I have two TCS decoders and I found they work well because they have BEMF.

How To Add Signalling To Walthers Control System

Wed, 2021-03-24 13:10 — Emdalco01

Hi,

I’m considering using the plug and play Walthers Control System to operate my turnouts, but I’d like to know if anyone has added a simple block signalling system and how they did it.

Thanks Daryl

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Wiring an Arduino with push button and LED to control turnouts.

Wed, 2021-03-24 10:30 — Will_Annand

As I stated earlier, I received all the components necessary to power my turnouts.

I thought I had everything worked out as per the diagrams below. NOTE: diagrams updated with regard to the feedback I received.

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Battery discharge question with Prodigy Wireless Remote

Tue, 2021-03-23 08:00 — Deane Johnson

My Prodigy Wiress Remote has (4) rechargeable AAA batteries (BTY 1000 - HW-IN).  I can charge it fully, turn it off, remove the connecting cable and leave it sit unconnected and not used for several days.  Over a period of less than a week, the batteries will run down to zero level.

Is that normal for rechargeable batteries, are mine defective, is there something in the Wireless Remote drawing them down even with it turned off, or what?  Anyone know what this is telling me?

Thanks for your help.

Deane

 

 

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New TCS in-throttle consisting concerns

Mon, 2021-03-22 14:49 — joef

The new in-throttle consisting with the TCS throttles sounds handy but it also seems to bring with it some concerns.

Peco Streamline Electrofrog Turnout

Mon, 2021-03-22 14:46 — taholmes160

Hi Guys:

How do I modify a PECO Streamline Electrofrog Turnout so that I can use it with my NCE PowerCab DCC System? -- Id prefer to deaden the frog till I get the servo turnout motor system built

Thanks
TIM

Adding a second NCE throttle panel to the layout for shows

Mon, 2021-03-22 12:56 — orlandod

NCE PowerCab hammerhead basic system

I am building a small potable layout and would like to duplicate the throttle panel on the back so the layout can be used in ether direction, me standing at the back looking out at shows or standing at the front looking in when at home. I have no intention in moving around from the front to rear location or using a second controller.

Thanks


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