I am currently planning a layout which will mix HO gauge and HOn30 - and I hope to wire it for DCC only. My concern is running N scale mechanisms and HO...
Greg, I see 2 choices: 1: Use the HO voltage. On your engines, use either Vmax (CV5) or the 28 speed table to set the maximum speed (thus max voltage) that...
Although you can control the voltage to the motor via CV settings, "stuff" tends to happen, so one or more of your N-scale mechanisims might get inadvertantly...
? Gentlemen, ? Our club has two DCS100 command stations. We have decided to use one for a booster only on one set of blocks. After resetting it to a booster...
Larry, You say you are resetting 2 & 5. That shouldn't be the case. Go to my website at: http://www.wiringfordcc.com/booster.htm#a14 for how to set up a...
For the DCS100 in booster only mode, OpSws 2, 3 and 5 should be set to c, t and t respectively (Disable command station function, booster is non-reversing and...
Is it safe to assume that if track wiring passes the quarter test under DC then it will pass the quarter test when DCC is hooked up. I'm using a 14 AWG power...
No – that is not a safe assumption. Re-run the “quarter test” with you DCC system installed. You should be fine if you have enough feeders and your buss...
... under ... using ... It all depends on the sensitivity of the breaker in your boosters, the resistance in the short, and posibly the load on the booster. ...
My maximum run will be well under 40 ft, less than 20 feet actually. I will be using a Digitrax Zephyr and two PSX1's set to 1.57 amps and a PSXAR in the...
Maximum power bus length is under 20 feet. The feeders are placed every 30 to 40 inches and soldered to the rail joiners. In all other segments, the rail...
... That arrangement will probably work for several years, but eventually the electrical contact between the rail joiner and the rail will degrade and you may...
In a message dated 7/12/2007 4:54:29 AM Central Daylight Time, WiringForDCC@yahoogroups.com writes: Also, what "jumper cable" are you referring to? The only...
First thanks for the replys. Second booster will still not turn on track. I checked the cables and all were good. Rechecked both the booster settings (2 to c,...
Larry, Have you tried turn the track power off then back on. If you have a DT300 or DT400 you will note there is a small dot in the top of the display, make...
Has anybody experienced shorts across the frog of a peco code75 insulfrog double slip when running with a Hornby Q1?....It seems that the wheels have been...
John, Yes, don't know about Hornby, but it's happened on this same item with some of my RP 25 wheel profile locomotives also. My solution - done in situ, was...
Hi Max Thanks for that, I will try it and let you know how I get on John ... From: WiringForDCC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WiringForDCC@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf...
Hi Max Ok, been there done that....works a treat. The only thing I did which was slightly different was to apply some epoxy before I made the cut....I thought...
Glad it worked BTW there is no "electrofrog" version of the double slip. The reason is most likely because it would need tricky manual switching of each frog...
if i'm not mistaken "do you not have to put jumper on second dcs to tell the system which 1 is the master & which one is the slave??" Dale DR MATHES SANTA FE...
See my website at: http://www.wiringfordcc.com/booster.htm#a14 for instructions on how to make a DCS100 a booster. It is simple and DOES NOT require a...
Hi there Am about to start building my new HO layout and have a question regarding the above subject. I have read on "Wiring For DCC" it is suggested that when...
Read my website again. It doesn't say that you should remove the spring. It says what will happen if you remove the spring. Some people remove the spring...
... switch ... Thank you Allan. After re-reading the section on ME turnouts I can see that I mis-read the comment re the spring. Thank you for clearing that...
Just another question please. Why is it necessary to power the frog on a ME turnout? Is it to prevent locos stalling as they pass over the frog ? Will I have...
Most turnouts with insulated frogs keep the insulated portion as short as possible to minimize stalling (especially with short wheelnase locos). Powered frog...
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