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I'm contemplating installing a 58821 LokSound 5 DCC Direct sound decoder. According to their specs, the board has built-in function resistors of 2.2k ohms each, and ESU states the function output voltage is about 1.5V less than the track voltage. PowerCab shows a track voltage of approx 14V...

I recently purchased a project locomotive online for my next layout build. It is a DC/DCC locomotive. When tested the DC mode worked great! When I tested it into DCC mode, the locomotive did not respond. Upon placing it on the track, it immediately made a low humming noise. I read through...

I have a N scale Amtrak P42 engine, DCS52 controller and DN163K0a decoder. My DCS52 is connected to a small oval. I confirmed the engine would run with its DC card in it on address 0000. I have installed a DN163K0a decoder in the P42. When I put it on the separate programming track, the DCS52...

I am planning on getting the Digitrax Zephyr Express starter set. I want to get the Kato Amtrak P42 starter set - Kato 106-6285 for my first train. Last but definitely not least, I am looking at a decoder for the P42 in that starter set. I found the "N DCC Decoder, Kato MP36PH 6-Function 1A"...

Good Morning Gals and Guys! Was sifting through my crap to classify it and found multiples; 8 NiB. I have decided NOT to upgrade power that already has a decoder but no sound. If they happen to have sound when bought, so be it. I have multiple engines that are DC only so it looks like a ton of...

I am scratchbuilding a turntable, and I'd like to operate it using DCC. I don't need a sound decoder or one that controls extra functions, just one that controls the speed and direction of the motor I'm using. Any recommendations for decoders to use for this purpose?

An Arduino can be used as a combined function- plus servo decoder. This has a price tag under €5,- (including a fast opto-coupler). Thanks to the people behind mynabay who made available the code for decoding the DCC commands. I added the software to control the outputs and the servos...

Being new to DCC I'm seeking some advice. I have two proto (walthers) GP38-2's #920-75008. Both run excellent and are DCC ready but there do not appear to be drop in decoders available for them. The only ones I can find that are suggested are the digitrax dz143 or the dz125. Both of these...