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    Multi-scale DCC

    The aforementioned O and S gauge trains.
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    Multi-scale DCC

    Yep. That was probably gonna be my next question. I figured it would have power issues. Z.
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    Multi-scale DCC

    I am building an HO layout and have small DCC system for it (DCC++ on an Arduino). I also have access to a 70-ish year old Lionel set and a 70-ish year old American Flyer set. I'd like to set them up and 'play' with them as well. I know I can add decoder to them and control them with DCC, but...
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    Tablet control via Arduino

    I setup DCC++ with similar hardware and it was pretty simple once I had the right motor driver (and actually understood the way programming works). Z.
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    DCC Decoder dead?

    That was it. Moved to the main track and it worked. Thanks for all the help. Z.
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    DCC Decoder dead?

    Ok, set CV8 to 08 and redetected it. It came in at ID 3 and I changed it to something else. Updated the throttle and still no joy. The light won't even turn on. I'm correct in that I should be able to do that stuff from the programming track, right (currently only have one connection)? I...
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    DCC Decoder dead?

    Dumb question: How do I hard reset the decoder? Z.
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    DCC Decoder dead?

    So, I got a Digitrax DH165A0 for Christmas and a soldered it to my loco following the guide and a youtube video. I insulated the motor from the chassis, removed the light and put an LED in, and connected the decoder to both positive and negative rails. Problem is I can't get the DCC software...
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    Digitrax DH165A0 and an *old* Athearn Loco

    I got a DCC decoder for Christmas to go in my really old (like, 30+ years) Athearn SDP40 Loco. Electronically I can do the soldering and wiring needed, but I have questions first" 1) The docs list both sides having left track and right track pickups. Do both of them need to be wired or can I...
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    Returned my Digitrax Zephyr DCS52.

    Forgive the impertinent questions, but whats a DCS system and how does it differ from DCC? (asking cuz I don't know, I mean, for a friend... :p ) Z
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    2 'weird' issues with a new layout

    I was checking last night and I think my curves are less than 18". Is the curve measured to the inside rail or the outside rail (won't make much difference, but it could be why I was small)? Z.
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    2 'weird' issues with a new layout

    I'm leaning towards pulling it all up and relaying it out. It'll just have to wait a few weeks due to life.... Thanks for all the suggestions and help. Z.
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    Running Bear's December 2019 Coffee Shop

    My dad used to have a Big Ben in his truck. Its been years since I heard that chime. Also, that Zephyr is in Chi-town at the Museum of Sci. and Industry, isn't it? Z.
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    DC controller questions

    RailPro concept? Not familiar with that. Z.
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    2 'weird' issues with a new layout

    Body mount on the loco, happens on both truck mount and body mount rolling stock. Z.
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    2 'weird' issues with a new layout

    Ok, track radius is not specified on package. Horn connection is not hitting loco or car, it just springs away on a right-hand curve. It's almost like the car isn't heavy enough or adding enough friction to hold the horn connection (if that makes sense). Z.
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    2 'weird' issues with a new layout

    Thanks for the awesome responses. I'll answer what I can: Engine: Athearn SDP-45 (like, 30 yrs old) Curve Radii: I _think_ 18" but I really have no idea. I have both 'standard' track and flex track. The standard track curves all are the same radius I think, but I don't know what it is...
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    2 'weird' issues with a new layout

    So, I'm just starting but using really old track (like 30 years old) and rolling stock and loco. I have 2 loops that can be run either one unique loop (a flat oval) or like a folded infinity sign with one 'loop' feeding into the other. There are no reverses or anything, but there are 2...
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    DC controller questions

    For me, its the 'nuts and bolts' of it that intrigues me. Also, I like automation and couple this with JMRi and its really intriguing. Z.
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    DC controller questions

    @ShermanHill I was about to ask that. Do you have experience with it? I have plans to try and get it going in the next <insert time period here>, but haven't done anything more than reading about it yet. Z.




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