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Tom Stangl <toms@netscape.com> wrote:
> OK, now where's that website with all the info on how to build it? ;-) I hope
> you do a "DCC for Dummies", an EE I am NOT.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cook_thomas/
...His instructions seem strait forward enuf... tho I'm still a bit
nervous about soldering near a LEGO motor... Im trying to convince Tom
to make a business out of this 'for a nominal fee' :-)
> > I attempted to add some info to Chris' comments.
> >
> > "Christopher Tracey" <ctracey@wamalug.org> wrote in message
> > news:38BE7C58.C2B336C1@wamalug.org...
> > > Hi Mike,
> > >
> > >
> > > Mike Poindexter wrote:
> > > > How many different trains can be run before addressing and/or power • drain
> > > > problems occur?
> > >
> > > We had five trains and six(maybe seven) moters running on the layout
> > > without
> > > any significant problems. Our DCC system could only support five
> > > addresses.
> >
> > Technically we could have run 10 trains, but it only has 5 throttles, so you
> > have to switch back and forth. If you need more power, you can add as many
> > boosters to the layout as needed. MRC sells a DCC booster rated at EIGHT
> > amps.
> >
> > >
> > > > How are multiple motors on one loco (or 2 DCC enabled locos on one • train)
> > > > handled? Do they share the same address (not sure if that is the proper
> > > > term) or is it even possible?
> > >
> > > My GP-35 had two moters attached to it, both assigned to the same address.
> > > One of the metroliners had two seperate engines assigned the same address.
> >
> > With the MRC Command 2000, you must do as Chris explains, but with more
> > expensive systems, you can use the "MU" or Multiple Unit function to link
> > any number of motors of any number of addresses to be controlled by one
> > throttle.
> >
> > >
> > > > Can you change that address easily (to allow 2 or more motors to accept • the
> > > > same commands)?
> > >
> > > Yes, we have a 'setup track' where we assign address to engines. This
> > > requires
> > > all trains in the system to be stopped. Tom can explain this in more
> > > detail.
> >
> > Again, the Command 2000 requires all trains to be stopped, more expensive
> > systems do not. A motor can be reprogrammed in seconds.
> >
> > > > Is there the option to send a DCC command to turn on the power plate • section
> > > > of the motor to operate other things, like moving people or rotate a
> > > > searchlight?
> > >
> > > yes, all of lighted engines were set up this way.
> >
> > Chris is absolutely correct. I choose to hook up the headlight function to
> > the power plate. You could hook up an "accessory" control instead.
> >
> > >
> > > > I actually haven't had much time to look at the pictures of the Wamalug
> > > > set-up. I have only gone through about half of them.
> > >
> > >
> > > We are a little over-zealous on our photography aren't we :)
> > >
> > > -chris
...you can go back to ignoring me now...
wubwub
stephen f roberts
wildlink.com
lugnet #160
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