The nmra communications standards for digital command control s9. Jim malone, who created a decoder file definition the digitrax dn163k1a. It is built in both the arduino and the attiny version. Several folks recently asked for information on cheap function only decoders. Decoders come from many dcc manufactures in all shapes and sizes. Although not exactly cheap there are the soundcar decoders from soundtraxx. It does not allow decoding of encrypted communications. The link under the loco type leads to the installation report, the one under the decoder type to the corresponding web page of the manufacturer. We can also add customised sounds if you wish anything from special whistles to station announcements, and even specific thomas related sounds for the. Some editions of windows include fullfeatured dvd playback capability in windows media player. When running a decoder fitted loco on an analogue layout, but you will need to apply more power than with a dc loco to start the locomotive moving. Improved the reliability of read type from decoder by retrying several times in the event of a possibly transient read failure.
Mar 03, 2017 i have used a digitrax one function decoder to control the plunger valve on an aztec track cleaner. Above basic train control, they will allow train movement sequencing activities too. Shop for this and other excellent dcc25 opti decoder standard products here at stockton modeller today. New versions of arduino dcc decoders are available. It uses the mbelib library a separate open source package to synthesize the decoded digital speech. Dcc25 opti decoder standard from stockton modeller at just. Distributed by heartland hobby wholesale 6929 seward ave. This paper describes how to install the conformance test generator, set up the test jig, load and configure the test software, and run the tests. The pr1 is no longer being manufactured by digitrax and will be replaced by a new product. Dcc function decoder the possibility to use the direction of travel of the loc forward or reverse to switch outputs has been added. All decoder installations include the following steps. Gaugemaster dcc26 decoder electrics dcc getting you. Pr1 for windows allows for the pc based configuration of dcc compatible mobile and stationary decoders. This section talks about various common questions or problems relating to dcc decoders that one encounters over time.
Digital speech decoder is an open source software package that decodes several digital speech formats. The module is suitable for wagon light, to expand the functions of a locomotive decoder or to switch anything else on a layout. This table shows the features of encoders and decoders that we sell. Decoder programming is the action of entering suitable values into configuration variables cvs in a dcc decoder to set their address, speed table, functions and other parameters so they operate with the characteristics you choose. You can easily play dvdvob files directly or decode them to various other video formats including mp4, 3gp, flv, wmv, mpg, avi, mov and mkv. On this page weve put all the information pertinent to dcc locomotive decoders. Some are easy to dismiss, especially the trainset brands, because they are inevitably compromised and often with limited features. This makes it possible to switch head and tail lights depending on the loc direction. I wrote about these back in my march 2015 dcc corner column so dig into your files for more on these. The table is sorted by the type number used since 1968 independent from the individual prototype era.
How to select the right dcc decoder model train help blog. For those that dont, you can purchase a plugin or addon that adds features such as fullscreen video playback controls and dvd chapter listings to windows media player. Contents back to dcc link to sitemap locomotive decoders for dcc. Those with poor support or reliability that just let us down too often are quickly taken off the list too. The pr1 software is free of charge but requires the digitrax pr1 programmer. Using hornby dcc decoders on your dccready engines will allow full digital control of direction, velocity and sound, allowing multiple trains on the same sections of track. Can drive up to 25ma per output at 5v most leds only need 2ma to 5ma for normal brightness. Properties of the dccdecoder locomotives with an inbuilt dccdecoder.
Load can be connected between output and 0v or output and 5v or both single output will drive both headlight and tail light for example. Provides the simple driving and the decoder programming. Silent drive silent drive for quiet running is included on all decoder models. I can open the valve to dribble out cleaning solution and then shut it off when the roller is wet. Nov 30, 20 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Links to similar lists with decoder installations are found at the bottom of this page.
In the event of an incorrect decoder installation, this also does not have enough. If the loco has never had a decoder fitted you may need to determine its stall current in order to decide on the size amp rating of the decoder. This site is also a distribution point of my dcc presentations in pdf format. Have also tested the wires to the decoder and the same voltage gets to the decoder.
Or to reply to an individual post, or to include images, attachments and formatted text, click the quote or reply buttons on each post above. When selecting 03 brand new decoders and measuring the greyorange i get nothing except the occasional flicker. Operations mode programming ops mode can occur anywhere on the layout since the. Electrics dcc gaugemaster dcc25 decoder worth the money.
Decodertemplates fur alle digital plus decoder sowie lenz 0 loks. The nmra conformance test dcc decoder test system is used to test a locomotive or accessory dcc decoder. There are many brands of decoders out there, so how do we choose what to offer you. Decoderpro is a tool for programming model railroad dcc decoders. Decoder programming as requested, heres a howto on programming decoder cvs the first thing we need to install, before thinking about programming the decoder, is the programming track. The lowcost decoder 1 reaches its limit when more complex tasks are to be performed, the decoder platform 2 based on an atmega8515 with 8k flash, 512 bytes ram and 512 bytes of eeprom was created. Oct 30, 2015 dcc function decoder the possibility to use the direction of travel of the loc forward or reverse to switch outputs has been added. The topic introduces the bitmap decoder, a core windows imaging component wic codec component used to decode image files from a.
An x indicates that the feature is included in the encoder or decoder. Konrad malkowski, who created and contributed the function. I tested the lc201 decoder that includes a wiring harness with an 8pin plug. The firmware, which is the operating system software for the decoder, and the factory default values, are usually stored in memory that is nonvolatile, or permanent. An arduino library for creating nmra dcc decoding devices. The great thing about them is that in addition to controlling functions you get sound. The early dualmode atlas decoder the 341 and 342 bypassed the dcc portion of the board entirely when the plug is set to dc. This abstract class provides a base set of functionality for all derived decoder. It can save the compressed digital audio bits to mbe data files. Posted by richhotrain on saturday, november 30, 20 7. The cngp decoder is a full featured 3 function bemf decoder for a wide range of split lighting board locomotives including. Dccdecoder 687301 please take care when plugging in the. If the loco is dcc ready look for a decoder that can just be plugged in.
When i look at those little green boards, i am familiar with the tabs that are wired for the motor, the rail power pickups, and the. The tester verifies that the decoder meets the baseline nmra dcc standards s9. This software works as complete accessory decoder, the programming of. I have tested the decoders in other locos and no problems at all. I started using the standard hornby decoder and assumed it didnt give enough of a kickstart to the ringfield as its an old motor so then moved up to the 1. Jul 16, 20 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. You should check your owners manual for complete descriptions on the configurations available and which. Whilst taliking about cvs, perhaps you can help me with a problem i am having with a new install,see youtube link below the loco ran very well when i originally replace the bachmann decoder with a generic basic 4 function decoder hardwired in, but now i have moved to a soundtraxx econami i am having trouble with low speed operationhoping you can. It provides a simpler user interface, grouping together choices and using text instead of bits and bytes. This software works as complete accessory decoder, the programming of the decoder can either be done by.
Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. All of the decoders listed here have a momentary valid data output that indicates when data is being received. Dccdecoder 687301 dccdecoder 687401 dccdecoder 687501 specifications this dccdecoder is designed for installation in model railway locomotives which are fitted with a digital connector port of standard nem 651652. Included is our autoadjusting bemf for outstanding slow speed performance and hassle free set up. Understanding a dcc decoder circuit board model railroader. Address 3 preset, will accept any address between 1 and 9999. We always load esu sound to order and for those who buy their sound decoders from us, we offer a free reload service if you damage the sound file in some way. There are several very basic cvs configuration variables that you need to be aware of with dcc decoders. Peter mackenzie, who added definitions for the hattons md4 and gaugemaster opti dcc25 decoders.
Dcc hobby supply, dcc, digitrax, tcs, nce, soundtraxx, qsi, decoders, zephyr, super chief, blackstone models, bli blueline. Education about digital command control dcc used in model railroads to run trains. These include the short or primary address, the long or extended address, start voltage, acceleration and deceleration momentum, and cv29 also known as the master cv. This is a lowpowered section of track we use when configuring the decoder. Atlas gp30, atlas gp40, atlas gp60, atlas gp7, atlas gp9, kato sd40, life like gp18, life like gp60, and others. The idea was to get around the property of other decoders that when provided with straight dc, they waited for track voltage to reach a couple of extra volts before supplying it.
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