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Re: Finally...
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Thu, 22 Nov 2001 20:49:02 GMT
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James Powell wrote:
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> In lugnet.trains, Michael Lachmann writes:
> > James,
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> > I'm interested in what equipment (parts) you used for DCC. What decoder have
> > you used and how to you drive it.
> > Maybe you could add some sources and prices of this parts - just to get an
> > idea.
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> > Thanks,
> > Michael
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> I know that some of what you are looking for has been posted, but to repeat:
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> I'm using Digitrax (http://www.digitrax.com) equipment. They have dealers in a
> bunch of places (listed on their web page). I've been dealing with Terry, at
> Pacific Scale Rail (Victoria) for bits, and paid:
> $625 for Empire Builder II starter set
> $40 for each DN121 decoder
> (Canadian, YMMV)
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> I've got 8 motors converted to DCC so far, I would have a few more but the
> decoders are somewhat hard to get (they sell rather fast...) I still have 12
> more motors to convert.
I have a couple questions regarding the decoders... Manly in regards to
the 'Functions' available. I understand that you have a break van setup
that uses these functions? What decoder did you use in that model?
Is the DN121 only lights with no functions? (This is unclear on their
web site) I want to get into DCC with some simple converted motors,
(Just the motor and the standard light AUX output) and a couple of
special models with 5 total functions (Including directional lighting)
[It could be trimmed to 4 functions. Leaving out the cab interior
lighting ;-)]
Looking at the DN and DH series decoders it seems that the DN are 'less
featured' but smaller versions of the DH versions?
Thanks for your wealth of knowledge!
Dean
--
Dean Husby
LUGNET Member #320
TFM's LEGO Workshop - http://www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm
The Vancouver LEGO Club - http://www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc/
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| (...) DN121's. (...) I'm using the light outputs as functions. I'm _not_ going to come out and say that it is a good idea...the F outputs are rated at 125mA, whereas a stalled lego motor draws ~650mA. So, there IS a risk of burning out the (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) I know that some of what you are looking for has been posted, but to repeat: I'm using Digitrax ((URL) equipment. They have dealers in a bunch of places (listed on their web page). I've been dealing with Terry, at Pacific Scale Rail (Victoria) (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains)
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