DCC - Electrical
Need help with Quantum Sound Decoder
I have a Sunset Models 2-6-0 Mogul with a Quantum Sound Decoder.
I ran it recently via JMRI and Sprog3 Command Station, and played around with the function keys on my EngineDriver throttle. At some point certain functions stopped working, and the engine would no longer drive.
Since I had a roster in JMRI with the decoder information, I decided to reset the the decoder, which appeared to work fine, with no error messages, and the decoder appearing to provide proper feedback after rewriting each CV (e.g. engine was nudging forward after each write step).
Bachmann Spectrum Dash 8-40C DCC running issues
Hello everyone,
This is my first post here. I am having issues getting Bachmann Spectrum Dash 8-40C locomotives running in DCC. I bought six of these sealed, in the unopened original packing box (a 6-pack) several years ago. They are the newer Spectrum locos with the larger box, with the frame and shell separated.
Detecting Turnout Occupancy?
About to start wiring my Staging deck...and back when I was laying my turnouts down, I isolated them from the connecting tracks so their occupancy could also be detected (for future proofing)...I'm just not sure whether they should be at all.
Presuming use of JMRI at the beginning, while at some point in the future Staging would be fully automated and under computer control, I'm looking for some kind of a "best practice" whether turnout occupancy is necessary or not.
iPhone 4S Speakers in stock at PDC.CA for the last time - SOLD OUT
I just received what will probably be my last shipment of iPhone 4S speakers.
It looks like the reliable supplies of these speakers are drying up.
I offer these speakers in 4 packs for $6.50 or 10 packs for $13 including free shipping in the USA.
Making Turnouts DCC "Friendly"
Over the years I've seen bits of information about making turnouts more DCC "friendly." Unfortunately I didn't keep an index of those articles. Any help identifying those information sources would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Michael, the GN Kid
Blinking ditch lights
Finally had a chance to play with one of my own Decoder Buddys. Here's what I came up with.
I built a test board out of the connector board to see if I could emulate a NS locomotive.
Android App DCC Controller via Bluetooth and Arduino
I am a retired electronics engineer with a big interest in DCC and model trains.
Atlas SD35 decoder trouble
I have an Atlas SD35 with factory decoder. I am unable to get full speed from the locomotive when using DCC. While using DC I can get full speed. I have reset the decoder to factory settings with no luck. I have tried setting starting voltage mid voltage and Max voltage all with no luck. I have tried different speed curves on JMRI no luck. Everything else with the decoder works fine. I'm at a loss and can't think of anything else to try. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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