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#Digitrax uses memory locations, called slots, to manage locomotive addresses. Clearing these slots can often solve issues.
Please repost, spread the knowledge!#modelrailway #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #HOscale #NScale #OOScale #NMRADCC
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#Digitrax uses memory locations, called slots, to manage locomotive addresses. Clearing these slots can often solve issues.
Please repost, spread the knowledge!#modelrailway #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #HOscale #NScale #OOScale #NMRADCC
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Wangrow Electronics SystemOne #NMRADCC for #modelrailroads was an early entry. While Wangow has been gone for 20 yrs, the SystemOne is still very capable. #NCE was a contractor for both components and software.
NCE would later go it alone, and Wangrow would struggle to create their own software before ceasing business operations.
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Wangrow Electronics SystemOne #NMRADCC for #modelrailroads was an early entry. While Wangow has been gone for 20 yrs, the SystemOne is still very capable. #NCE was a contractor for both components and software.
NCE would later go it alone, and Wangrow would struggle to create their own software before ceasing business operations.
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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
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E24: A new interface from ESU. Uses a J3200 connector used on the iPhone 6 camera.
Main use: Multifunction decoders for N Scale. Lower profile and more connections than Next18. ESU's 53900 decoder tester includes this interface.
Applications: LokSound 5 Nano, forthcoming LokPilot Nano. Digitrax SDXN1137E24 Series 7
https://dccwiki.com/Locomotive_Interface/E24
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroad #modeltrains #nmradcc
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E24: A new interface from ESU. Uses a J3200 connector used on the iPhone 6 camera.
Main use: Multifunction decoders for N Scale. Lower profile and more connections than Next18. ESU's 53900 decoder tester includes this interface.
Applications: LokSound 5 Nano, forthcoming LokPilot Nano. Digitrax SDXN1137E24 Series 7
https://dccwiki.com/Locomotive_Interface/E24
#ModelRailway #ModelRailways #modelrailroad #modeltrains #nmradcc
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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
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The DCCWiki is a collaborative reference for #NMRA Digital Command Control.
You too can contribute content: Share your knowledge!
#DCC #NMRADCC
#ModelRailways #ModelRailway
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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
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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
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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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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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Nothing creates more confusion than measuring a booster's output voltage.
There are several methods, but the simplest is mesuring from one rail to a common ground point on the booster. Read more:
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Nothing creates more confusion than measuring a booster's output voltage.
There are several methods, but the simplest is mesuring from one rail to a common ground point on the booster. Read more:
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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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Another Throttle Network is XpressNet
XpressNet is the throttle bus used by Lenz. Originally called X-Bus.
XPressNet is a serial protocol built on RS485. Other manufacturers also implement XPressNet for their DCC systems.
#ModelRailway #modelrailroading #modelrailroad #NMRADCC #DCCWiki #digitalcommandcontrol
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Let's talk Throttle Networks.
The Cab Bus:
NCE's Throttle Network protocol. A polled network supporting up to 63 addresses. Wangrow's System One & PSI's Dynatrol also employed the Cab Bus. A subset s is the Control Bus, which links boosters together.
#ModelRailway #modelrailroad #ModelRailways #NMRADCC #modelrailroadingisfun #modelrailroading #DCCWiki
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ESU has released an update for their LokProgrammer software.
Version 5.2.8 is available for download at their website.
https://dccwiki.com/LokProgrammer/Software_Revisions
#ModelRailway #modelraiload #NMRADCC #digitalcommandcontrol #ESU
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DCCWiki covers a wide range of topics related to Digital Command Control (DCC) and railroad modelling. Here are some of the topics you can find on DCCWiki:
1. Introduction to DCC
2. Selecting a DCC System
3. Wiring for DCC
4. Decoders
5. Command Station Configuration
6. DCC Standards#NMRADCC #railroadmodeling #ModelRailway #modelraiload #digitalcommandcontrol
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What is the 'Bushby Bit' found in #Digitrax DCC command stations?
The '''Bushby Bit''' is a software switch which prevents turnout changes via the throttle, giving control to the dispatcher or Central Traffic Control.
#digitalcommandcontrol #ModelRailway #modelrailroading #NMRADCC #NNMRA
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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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Decoder Programming Lock is an #NMRADCC optional feature to lock a decoder so it cannot be programmed. This allowed additional decoders in the same vehicle to be programmed individually using a common address.
CVs 15 & 16. If active only CV15 can be read, all others return "Decoder not found".
#ModelRailway #modelrailroad #modelrail #modelrailroadingisfun #digitalcommandcontrol
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Quick Guide to #NMRADCC Consisting:
Basic: Multifunction Decoders share a Primary or Extended Address.
Advanced: Consist Address created by command station and written to CV19 in each multifunction decoder in the consist.
Command Station: Consist managed by the command station. It keeps track of which locomotives are part of the consist.
#LocoNet
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Flux makes soldering tasks easier. Particularly when you have old solder, where the flux is not as effective.
Not only is flux important, the correct flux is very important. Many use acid based fluxes for electrical and electronic work. Which is a big mistake.
#ModelRailway #modelrailroad #digitalcommandcontrol #NMRA #nmraDCC #electronics
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Flux makes soldering tasks easier. Particularly when you have old solder, where the flux is not as effective.
Not only is flux important, the correct flux is very important. Many use acid based fluxes for electrical and electronic work. Which is a big mistake.
#ModelRailway #modelrailroad #digitalcommandcontrol #NMRA #nmraDCC #electronics
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An optional DCC configuration value is CV11, Packet Timeout.
It determines how long a multifunction decoder will wait until stopping when not receiving valid data packets.
Being optional, some manufacturers may use CV11 for other purposes.
DCC: Run your trains, not the track!
#ModelRailway #modelrailroad #modelrailroading #NMRA #NMRADCC #DCC
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Digital Command Control supports automated braking, in several forms. It is important to note that the multifunction decoder must support this feature.
One of the simplest to implement is Asymmetric DCC. Five low cost diodes and it's done.
Read more about Braking Districts and other topics at the DCCWiki.
#DCC #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #NMRADCC #NMRA #digitalcommandcontrol
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Digitrax DCC systems have a feature called the Bushby Bit.
Exactly what is it, and what does it do?
Answer: When active, operators cannot throw turnouts with their throttle, the dispatcher must do it.
Read more at the DCCWiki
#DCC #Digitrax #NMRADCC #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #ModelRailways
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Digitrax DCC systems have a feature called the Bushby Bit.
Exactly what is it, and what does it do?
Answer: When active, operators cannot throw turnouts with their throttle, the dispatcher must do it.
Read more at the DCCWiki
#DCC #Digitrax #NMRADCC #ModelRailway #modelrailroad #ModelRailways
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Myth: An #NMRADCC Multifunction Decoder's default address is 3.
Incorrect.
Despite what many "experts" like to claim, factory installed decoders may use any valid address.
http://dcc.wiki/GKNB7
#modelrailway #modelrailroad
#dccmodelrailroad
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Quick Guide to DCC Consisting:
Basic: Decoders share a Primary or Extended Address.
Advanced: Consist Address in created by command station and written to CV19 in each decoder in the consist.
Command Station: Consist managed by the command station. It keeps track of which locomotives are part of the consist.
Multiple Unit Consisting isn't that complicated, is it?
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NCE's Power Pro premium starter set. Features the Pro Cab, often mistaken for their Power Cab, and a 5A booster.
dcc.wiki/sWVIi
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Zimo's HLU, also known as Signal Controlled Speed Influence, allows control of trains based on signal states.
dcc.wiki/HLU
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ESU's LokSound multifunction decoders can be challenging to program.
They may have literally thousands of configuration variables.
dcc.wiki/LSPrgm
#modelrailway #modeltrains
#modelisme #modeltrein #Modellbahn #DCCSound #dccmodelrailroad #NMRA #NMRADCC