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Re: DCC Encoder assembled!
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Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:54:01 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes:
> Well I just got back from putting together the TMWDCC DCC processor/encoder
> board. We etched the first board, and soldered the components to it-we
> didn't socket in the PIC yet, we have to program it next week.
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> My coworker Mario did the hard work really, we built the board by drilling
> (Dremel) out the holes with a photocopy of the circuit, then laying out the
> traces with thin strips of masking tape, then etching it with acid. We then
> cleaned it off and soldered on the components, all four of them :)
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> Next we need to make the booster board (TMW5), then a decoder or two.
> Decoders are EVEN CHEAPER. We found 16F84's for $6.49, not the 9.70 we were
> being taken for at Active Components...
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> And of course, a photo:
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> http://peach.mie.utoronto.ca/people/tsangc/nglcl/dcc1.jpg
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> The total system config'll be a Compaq Aero laptop driving this processor
> board, which is amplified by the booster, which is connected to the track,
> all of which is powered by an external PS. The train picks up the command
> signal from the motor wheels, then feeds to the decoder, which throttles the
> motor power.
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> Calum
nice job at making the decoder....
so how can I get a DCC motor and for how much....
I believe I have 8 train motors at this time, and would be willing to part
with one to make it DCC enabled. Maybe at the next dinner, I will bring a
"spare" motor and some money for your expenses and an amount for time...
I can't wait for this to system to be full fledged....I can just see it...
all trains on DCC system .... with everyone getting a controller / joy stick
to control their own individual train....
just don't let Chris have a turn...he might smash your train :)
Benjamin Medinets
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| (...) yer darn right I'll smash your train.... heck from train 1, it was ME that sent the metroliner off the curve at HIGH speed, into the FLOOR!!!!! moo ha ha ha hah ;) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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