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How decoders are addressed confuses many. Multifunction decoders have 2 modes: Primary & Extended. Accessory decoders have 9 or 11 bit addresses. Not confusing at all.😀
https://dccwiki.com/Address_Range
#modeltrains #modeltrain #NMRA #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #HOScale #nscale #oscale
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How decoders are addressed confuses many. Multifunction decoders have 2 modes: Primary & Extended. Accessory decoders have 9 or 11 bit addresses. Not confusing at all.😀
https://dccwiki.com/Address_Range
#modeltrains #modeltrain #NMRA #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #HOScale #nscale #oscale
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How decoders are addressed confuses many. Multifunction decoders have 2 modes: Primary & Extended. Accessory decoders have 9 or 11 bit addresses. Not confusing at all.😀
https://dccwiki.com/Address_Range
#modeltrains #modeltrain #NMRA #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #HOScale #nscale #oscale
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How decoders are addressed confuses many. Multifunction decoders have 2 modes: Primary & Extended. Accessory decoders have 9 or 11 bit addresses. Not confusing at all.😀
https://dccwiki.com/Address_Range
#modeltrains #modeltrain #NMRA #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #HOScale #nscale #oscale
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How to use an NMRA gauge for bulletproof trackwork, checking various parameters including coupler height.
#modeltrains #modeltrain #NMRA #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #HOScale #nscale #oscale
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How to use an NMRA gauge for bulletproof trackwork, checking various parameters including coupler height.
#modeltrains #modeltrain #NMRA #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #HOScale #nscale #oscale
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How to use an NMRA gauge for bulletproof trackwork, checking various parameters including coupler height.
#modeltrains #modeltrain #NMRA #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #HOScale #nscale #oscale
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How to use an NMRA gauge for bulletproof trackwork, checking various parameters including coupler height.
#modeltrains #modeltrain #NMRA #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #HOScale #nscale #oscale
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A number of command control systems have appeared for #modelrailroads over the years.
None were overly successful as incompatibility was the rule. The #NMRA would eventually create a standardized system called "Digital Command Control" in 1993.
#modelrailway #modeltrains #modelrailroading #NMRADCC
Read more at the DCCWiki
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A number of command control systems have appeared for #modelrailroads over the years.
None were overly successful as incompatibility was the rule. The #NMRA would eventually create a standardized system called "Digital Command Control" in 1993.
#modelrailway #modeltrains #modelrailroading #NMRADCC
Read more at the DCCWiki
https://dccwiki.com/DCC_History -
A number of command control systems have appeared for #modelrailroads over the years.
None were overly successful as incompatibility was the rule. The #NMRA would eventually create a standardized system called "Digital Command Control" in 1993.
#modelrailway #modeltrains #modelrailroading #NMRADCC
Read more at the DCCWiki
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DCC: An acronym for Digital Command Control, a standard created by the #NMRA
DCC controls locomotives, therefore trains, in a more realistic fashion than a rheostat.
- Permits multiple locomotives to operate independently on a layout.
- A locomotive's headlight, ditch lights, &, other functions to be operated interactively.
- Allow multiple locomotives to operate cooperativelyhttps://dccwiki.com/Introduction_to_DCC
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modeltrain #railroadmodeling -
DCC: An acronym for Digital Command Control, a standard created by the #NMRA
DCC controls locomotives, therefore trains, in a more realistic fashion than a rheostat.
- Permits multiple locomotives to operate independently on a layout.
- A locomotive's headlight, ditch lights, &, other functions to be operated interactively.
- Allow multiple locomotives to operate cooperativelyhttps://dccwiki.com/Introduction_to_DCC
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modeltrain #railroadmodeling -
DCC: An acronym for Digital Command Control, a standard created by the #NMRA
DCC controls locomotives, therefore trains, in a more realistic fashion than a rheostat.
- Permits multiple locomotives to operate independently on a layout.
- A locomotive's headlight, ditch lights, &, other functions to be operated interactively.
- Allow multiple locomotives to operate cooperativelyhttps://dccwiki.com/Introduction_to_DCC
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modeltrain #railroadmodeling -
Layout Command Control
An adjunct to Digital Command Control, & an #NMRA Standard. Provides a bus for auxiliary functions, reducing load on the throttle network.
LCC does not require a computer to operate!
Railroad Model Craftsman has a 3 part series on LCC beginning August 2024
https://dcc.wiki/3ybYb
#ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRADCC #railroadmodeling #modeltrain -
Layout Command Control
An adjunct to Digital Command Control, & an #NMRA Standard. Provides a bus for auxiliary functions, reducing load on the throttle network.
LCC does not require a computer to operate!
Railroad Model Craftsman has a 3 part series on LCC beginning August 2024
https://dcc.wiki/3ybYb
#ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRADCC #railroadmodeling #modeltrain -
Layout Command Control
An adjunct to Digital Command Control, & an #NMRA Standard. Provides a bus for auxiliary functions, reducing load on the throttle network.
LCC does not require a computer to operate!
Railroad Model Craftsman has a 3 part series on LCC beginning August 2024
https://dcc.wiki/3ybYb
#ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRADCC #railroadmodeling #modeltrain -
The DCCWiki is a collaborative reference for #NMRA Digital Command Control.
You too can contribute content: Share your knowledge!
#DCC #NMRADCC
#ModelRailways #ModelRailway
#modelrailroad #railroadmodeling -
The DCCWiki is a collaborative reference for #NMRA Digital Command Control.
You too can contribute content: Share your knowledge!
#DCC #NMRADCC
#ModelRailways #ModelRailway
#modelrailroad #railroadmodeling -
The DCCWiki is a collaborative reference for #NMRA Digital Command Control.
You too can contribute content: Share your knowledge!
#DCC #NMRADCC
#ModelRailways #ModelRailway
#modelrailroad #railroadmodeling -
Did you know that General Electric designed, manufactured and sold a Command Control system for model railways?
#ModelRailway
#modelrailroad
#NMRA
#NMRADCC
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Did you know that General Electric designed, manufactured and sold a Command Control system for model railways?
#ModelRailway
#modelrailroad
#NMRA
#NMRADCC
#RailwayModelling -
Did you know that General Electric designed, manufactured and sold a Command Control system for model railways?
#ModelRailway
#modelrailroad
#NMRA
#NMRADCC
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There are several ways of measuring the voltage on the track with Digital Command Control.
Its nature means measurements may not reflect reality, and how the measurement is made is important.
Digital multimeters often give misleading results due to how they actually measure the voltage.
#ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRA #NMRADCC #RailwayModelling #railroadmodeling
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There are several ways of measuring the voltage on the track with Digital Command Control.
Its nature means measurements may not reflect reality, and how the measurement is made is important.
Digital multimeters often give misleading results due to how they actually measure the voltage.
#ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRA #NMRADCC #RailwayModelling #railroadmodeling
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There are several ways of measuring the voltage on the track with Digital Command Control.
Its nature means measurements may not reflect reality, and how the measurement is made is important.
Digital multimeters often give misleading results due to how they actually measure the voltage.
#ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRA #NMRADCC #RailwayModelling #railroadmodeling
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Making a #Digitrax #LocoNet cable.
https://dccwiki.com/LocoNet/Making_a_LocoNet_Cable
It is critical that the type of RJ connectors match the type of wire it will be crimped on to. Stranded wire needs a plug meant for stranded wire.
Plus a good set of crimpers. Cheap ones often don't work well.
Read more about LocoNet and Throttle Networks on the DCCWiki.
Have fun with your DCC #ModelRailway .
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Making a #Digitrax #LocoNet cable.
https://dccwiki.com/LocoNet/Making_a_LocoNet_Cable
It is critical that the type of RJ connectors match the type of wire it will be crimped on to. Stranded wire needs a plug meant for stranded wire.
Plus a good set of crimpers. Cheap ones often don't work well.
Read more about LocoNet and Throttle Networks on the DCCWiki.
Have fun with your DCC #ModelRailway .
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Making a #Digitrax #LocoNet cable.
https://dccwiki.com/LocoNet/Making_a_LocoNet_Cable
It is critical that the type of RJ connectors match the type of wire it will be crimped on to. Stranded wire needs a plug meant for stranded wire.
Plus a good set of crimpers. Cheap ones often don't work well.
Read more about LocoNet and Throttle Networks on the DCCWiki.
Have fun with your DCC #ModelRailway .
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A new version of JMRI has been released.
https://www.jmri.org/releasenotes/jmri5.8.shtml
Current version is 5.8.
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #DCC #NMRADCC #nmra
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A new version of JMRI has been released.
https://www.jmri.org/releasenotes/jmri5.8.shtml
Current version is 5.8.
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #DCC #NMRADCC #nmra
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A new version of JMRI has been released.
https://www.jmri.org/releasenotes/jmri5.8.shtml
Current version is 5.8.
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #DCC #NMRADCC #nmra
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A new version of JMRI has been released.
https://www.jmri.org/releasenotes/jmri5.8.shtml
Current version is 5.8.
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #DCC #NMRADCC #nmra
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Java Model Railroad Interface (JMRI) is a collection of open-source tools for managing a model railroad layout.
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #NMRA #NMRADCC
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Java Model Railroad Interface (JMRI) is a collection of open-source tools for managing a model railroad layout.
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #NMRA #NMRADCC
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Java Model Railroad Interface (JMRI) is a collection of open-source tools for managing a model railroad layout.
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #NMRA #NMRADCC
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Java Model Railroad Interface (JMRI) is a collection of open-source tools for managing a model railroad layout.
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #NMRA #NMRADCC
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Java Model Railroad Interface (JMRI) is a collection of open-source tools for managing a model railroad layout.
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #NMRA #NMRADCC
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In the early years of Digital Command Control the #NMRA small, medium & large connectors appeared.
Today they are obsolete, replaced by modern connectors with more contact points.
Please boost, spread the knowledge!
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #modelrailroaders #NMRADCC #modeltrains
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In the early years of Digital Command Control the #NMRA small, medium & large connectors appeared.
Today they are obsolete, replaced by modern connectors with more contact points.
Please boost, spread the knowledge!
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #modelrailroaders #NMRADCC #modeltrains
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In the early years of Digital Command Control the #NMRA small, medium & large connectors appeared.
Today they are obsolete, replaced by modern connectors with more contact points.
Please boost, spread the knowledge!
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #modelrailroaders #NMRADCC #modeltrains
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In the early years of Digital Command Control the #NMRA small, medium & large connectors appeared.
Today they are obsolete, replaced by modern connectors with more contact points.
Please boost, spread the knowledge!
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #modelrailroaders #NMRADCC #modeltrains
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In the early years of Digital Command Control the #NMRA small, medium & large connectors appeared.
Today they are obsolete, replaced by modern connectors with more contact points.
Please boost, spread the knowledge!
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroading #modelrailroaders #NMRADCC #modeltrains
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Short Circuits & DCC:
Short circuits are bad in any instance. With #digitalcommandcontrol, boosters supply a lot of current, so a short is a very bad thing.
Most boosters use "rate of change." A sudden spike triggers the protection circuit. Therefore a short can occur, but the booster cannot see it.
With energy storage in multiple vehicles a false trigger is possible.
https://dccwiki.com/Short_Circuit
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Short Circuits & DCC:
Short circuits are bad in any instance. With #digitalcommandcontrol, boosters supply a lot of current, so a short is a very bad thing.
Most boosters use "rate of change." A sudden spike triggers the protection circuit. Therefore a short can occur, but the booster cannot see it.
With energy storage in multiple vehicles a false trigger is possible.
https://dccwiki.com/Short_Circuit
https://dccwiki.com/Energy_Storage -
Wring a #ModelRailway for #NMRA Digital Command Control isn't difficult.
The basics:
1. It is not analog Direct Current so the rules are different.Actually the wiring is much more straightforward, only a heavier gauge of wire is required. Reverse loops must be accommodated. Some turnouts may cause issues.
Outside of that, it is a lot easier than the old DC Block systems of yesteryear.
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Wring a #ModelRailway for #NMRA Digital Command Control isn't difficult.
The basics:
1. It is not analog Direct Current so the rules are different.Actually the wiring is much more straightforward, only a heavier gauge of wire is required. Reverse loops must be accommodated. Some turnouts may cause issues.
Outside of that, it is a lot easier than the old DC Block systems of yesteryear.