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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Mark Riley wrote:
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> It's not a bad thing. But it does suck a lot of power even when the
> motor is sitting there stopped. It's called pulse stretching and
> you can achieve something like 70% of full speed using an
> unmodified train motor. LDCC currently doesn't support this,
> but I plan on implementing it, if for no other reason than the fun
> of seeing it work. One of the side effects is that it reduces the
> bandwidth for DCC transmissions, so commands to other
> locomotives experience some latency. Probably not an issue
> for small layouts, but I've heard that some clubs ban the use
> of DC locos because it degrades performance for the other
> users.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Mark
Well, after a few hours of "extensive tests"... I have come to the following
conclusion--
This is the greatest thing since LEGO came out with 9v trains and the RCX.
Forget the track cleaner ;), this is the cat's whiskers!
K, controlling each train separately is loads of fun, and loads of accidents if
you're not paying attention.
I set up a medium size layout in my livingroom and ran 3 trains. At first the
longest train was having some difficulty--stalling out in the remote
corners--but after I added another track connection around that area, all 3
engines were going just fine.
By the way, having the light on the power out is a great thing--when I added the
other track connector, I thought the wiring was right, but the polarity was
reversed--the light let me know immediately.
This is great stuff!
I need a nappy--I'm exhausted
Dave K
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