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(...) Resistors work fine due to the relative difference in cost. The accessory outputs of the earlier decoders are 100ma or so @28V or less, so at most you are dealing with 2.8 w loss (or 100 ma current draw). In order to drop from 14V to 9V, you (...) (21 years ago, 29-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't install them either, and I have done something like 30 motors so far. (...) True, but ONLY if you are just going to use the RCX as a output. You can dial the voltage that DB100's (and most other Digitrax) boosters put out to a exact (...) (21 years ago, 29-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dear Mattias, thanks for your kind words on my MOCs and their renderings. I think with help of the Windows based programs like L3GO it is really no big deal to work with Pov Ray. Once one has spent so much time into the drawing of a CAD-Model, (...) (21 years ago, 29-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) output? Dave, I used a 1N4002. It's a fairly common 1 amp switching diode. Here's a picture from my latest decoder install: (URL) that the banded end of the diode gets the blue lead from the decoder. The unbanded end gets the white lead. If (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Mark Riley wrote: <snip> (...) Mucho appreciated Mark. The Diode--any diode will do? and just solder it across the connector output? Take care, Dave (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains)
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(...) We tried, you know? :-) I could do with one more controller, but then since I want the cargo train I won't be after anyone else's. I'd have preferred a left-hand point instead, too. Blast. I can wait till The Big Shop at LLW get them though. (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I (...) resistors (...) goes (...) run (...) the (...) isn't (...) reduce the (...) David, When I installed my first decoders (Digitrax DN121), I omitted the capacitors, figuring if the buzzing was annoying, I could always add them later. As (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains)
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The UK prices are now displayed on the website, High Speed Train £69.99 and Cargo Train £99.99 (plus shipping of course). It's a shame you can't order them without the speed regulator and track for a lower price. Much as I'd really like both sets I (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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<snip> (...) 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 (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains)
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(...) As I run 12v stuff I dont know the 9v motor good enough to comment on the capacitors but I dont think it's that good an idea to use a resistor to drop the voltage. Use one or more (zener)diode's instead. Esger (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains)
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(...) As a suspension bridge enthusiast I'm also reading about how bridge authorities are cracking down on people taking pictures of their bridges - all a result of 9/11. You don't need pictures to figure out how to take out a suspension bridge. You (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello folks I bring you bizarre train-related news from the UK: (URL) last paragraph really says more than the actual printed words ever could :-) Next, they'll probably stop publishing timetables altogether ... Colin (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Ben Many thanks for sharing the dat-files of your fine train models. I have studied the pictures of the Br50 and you have put on Bricklink many times. With access to the dat-file it is much easier to understand the construction. I will (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Oh My Goodness! This is what I've been waiting for--when I priced out DCC controllers, they were 200+ CDN... If I can get one of my many RCX's to do it, well that's entirely another matter. When I originally did the research and found the cost (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains)
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(...) This was a mistake and will be corrected ASAP. Sorry about any inconvenience. Jake --- Community Development Manager - N. America LEGO Direct (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Mark, nice work, this is very sweet. Makes me wish I had some DCC LEGO train motors even more. I guess one day I need to get off my fanny and put some together. I will bookmark this for sure, since I'm sure I'll be wanting to use it in the (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That is really wierd. I think it was an early mistake while putting it on their web site. As far as I can see, it looks like the mistake(s) are cleared up (my country is set to Canada, and my language is set to English). I like the price on (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(URL) It's a hyperlink of Ross' GP50 on the TCLTC stonearch bridge. This could be fun! JOHN (URL) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello All, I've completed a new bit of firmware that enables the RCX to act as a DCC Command Station. For those who are not familiar, DCC (short for Digital Command Control) is a means of sending electrical signals over model railroad tracks to (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains) !!
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(...) Hi Stefan, that is really amazing. The German translation tells the same: batteries are needed, but not included. Have they mixed up batteries with the speed regulator? Or mixed up 9V trains with the description of duplo trains? I cannot (...) (21 years ago, 27-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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