Re: How DCC signal is superimposed onto AC voltage
Go to http://www.nmra.org/standards/consist.html#standards-DCC
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brianw1138@...
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How DCC signal is superimposed onto AC voltage
Hi Can someone explain to me how signal can be superimposed onto a AC voltage? I tried finding websites to explain it in technical term, but to no avail. Generally, I can't picture how this can
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Aaron Lau <aaronlwc@...>
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Re: Turnout Control via PC?
I went through this thought process about a year ago. I purchased a DS54, CVP's products, Lenz or Atlas, Team digiatal. I like the CVP product you need the edge connector and some time soldering. The
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steve <snorring@...>
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Re: Turnout Control via PC?
Just because you have DCC in your locomotives, doesn't mean you need to use electronics to control your turnouts. The old fashioned way - using a center-off momentary toggle switch - is still a good
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wirefordcc <wire4dcc_admin@...>
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getting started with DCC
I am about to start building a medium sized ho layout, after an absence of about 40 years. I am starting from "scratch". I would greatly appreciate some recommendations, especially with respect to dcc
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tundrathe <tundrathe@...>
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N Gauge LED lighting
I would like to add some LEDs to my coaches about 7 or 8 Leds. I want to control them from a Loco decoder. What is the best way to wire these up. Is it possible to do this. Is there any drawing
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alangdance <alangdance@...>
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Turnout Control via PC?
Hi everyone, I am tempted to use a PC to control the switches on my layout. Now, an easy way would be to buy a bunch of DS54's and to go broke over that. From what I can tell doing some research is,
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Kyle <kaysievert@...>
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freezer_john2004 <freezer_john2004@...>
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Re: Three way turnout
Bob, A 3-way turnout is planned for my next website update. That will probably happen over the Christmas holiday break. Allan
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wirefordcc <wire4dcc_admin@...>
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Re: IDC Connectors
Doug, Thanks for the clarification. I did find Allan's recommendation for the 517-905 IDC's on the web site. The Mouser catalog confused me because it states: 22-18 tap wire only. I will order some
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jmscnw <jmscnw@...>
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Re: IDC Connectors
3M ScotchLok 905 connectors accomodate 18-14 AWG on the "run" and 22- 18 AWG on the "tap" connection. They are single blade connectors. I dont believe there is a dual blade (similar to the ScotchLok
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Doug Stuard <dstuard@...>
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Three way turnout
Would you consider sending me a diagram the depicts the proper wiring for a three way switch (turnout) for DCC compatibility? Direct E'Mail is bob.young@...
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Bob Young <bob.young@...>
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Re: IDC Connectors
John, Do you remember the 3M stock number ? Thanks, James and laying 1/4" just blades as you want
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jmscnw <jmscnw@...>
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Re: IDC Connectors
Hi I do not have the catalogue but I have just started wiring up and laying using just those gauges and I have used a 3m scotchlok which has a 1/4" blade recepticle built in. That means if you have a
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John Churchward <jcebay@...>
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IDC Connectors
I am using 14 gauge wire for bus and 20 gauge wire for feeders. I am not sure which type will work well for DCC. I have a Mouser catalog which sells several types.
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jmscnw <jmscnw@...>
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Re: Peco Code100 Points
Well...a combination of lucky & smart. 1. With electro-frog you recognized the need to provide insulated rail joiners at the diverging frog rails and permanently wired power for other track
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Vollrath, Don <dvollrath@...>
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Re: Peco Code100 Points
hi I am fairly new as well and have probably just read the same articles as yourself and have done the same tests as yourself. The only difference is that I am using code 75. I have gone for power
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JOHN <jcebay@...>
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Peco Code100 Points
I am new to modelling and trying out wiring of points prior to building layout. I have read a lot about wiring of Peco points, so tonight I set up three straights with a point to see what happens. I
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Nigel Freeman <freeman_nigel@...>
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Re: Circuit Schematics
Ray, I see that another update to my webpage is in order. I used peak and average in the following ways: The peak circuit will cause a meter to read whatever voltage the circuit is attached to. The
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wirefordcc <wire4dcc_admin@...>
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Re: wiring a helix
Nothing special required. Same as straight or curved mainline track. In the case of a helix, run the DCC bus up one of the helix risers and connect to the track at each level. Be sure to solder all
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Vollrath, Don <dvollrath@...>
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