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> Hey Esger
>
> I'm not an electronic specialist by any stretch of the imagination (though not
> by lack of trying)
>
> But commercially available DCC controllers and stuff mostly run at 12 volts
> (from the research I read), but the RCX runs at 9 volts, either by batteries or
> by the AC adapter. So if the RCX is actually being the DCC controller, wouldnt'
> there only be 9v going out to the track? The instructions talk about putting
> the 3 motor outs in parallel, which would still make the resulting output at 9v
> (with alot more amps).
>
> So the power out on top of the motor unit would be also 9v so we wouldn't need
> the resistor or diodes in the first place... I think.
>
> Anyway, thanks for the input.
>
> Dave K
Hi Dave,
no you wouldnt need any resistors or diodes.
Esger
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