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Hi Dryden,
DCC sends information to the decoders by flipping the
polarity of the power supply in a specific timing sequence.
So, it's not like the X-10 protocol. To get more power
to run more locomotives, you need something called
a DCC booster. The booster accepts the timing sequence
from the command station and amplifies the power.
Large layouts might have many boosters, each hooked to
a different section of the layout.
I haven't really investigated too far into what would be
involved in hooking up a commercial (or homemade) DCC
booster to the RCX. It's on my list of "fun things to do",
though. I'd be interested in hearing about anyone's
experiences with this.
Yep, the input ports still work. I've had suggestions of
using them for tethered throttles, so you can have more than
one engineer running the trains. I'm also looking into the
possibility of using the Manas/Spybot remotes as additional
throttles.
Mark
"dryden" <dryden@makeshiftindustries.com> wrote in message
news:HFpxzq.6yH@lugnet.com...
> i have a question concerning how the DCC signal is sent
> Is it just sort of a "rider" on top of the power similar
> to X-10 home automation signals? If so could not the RCX
> be protected with diodes and used in conjunction with a
> standard train controller? That way power actually comes
> from the train controller and the RCX just sends the appropriate
> signal telling the DCC units what to do.
>
> Onother question i had was wether or not the RCX can still use
> its sensors in the DCC "mode" If so would you not also be able
> to automate other actions with the RCX as well? Say use the magnetic
> sensor i saw recently to tell the RCX of the trains location then have it
> stop one train to allow another to pass or to send a DCC signal to a DCC
> equipt 9v grey motor (or micro motor) to automate a crossing gate, bridge • or
> something?
>
> dryden
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