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Train Depot DCC Update
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lugnet.trains
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Date:
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Mon, 15 Mar 1999 16:16:41 GMT
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I have made some progress with TDDCC and have successfully installed an MRC
ADC330 N-scale decoder inside a LEGO motor.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/train_depot
look under projects (sorry no pics yet)
I have a question though. Inside the LEGO motor unit is a tiny disc between
the one terminal of the electric motor and the metal contact stip (i.e. in
series). It is about 1/4" diameter and 1/32" thick, made of some black
substance with silvery foil on each side. What is its purpose? It doesn't
appear to have any resistance.
The reason I ask is I had to remove it to install the DCC decoder, keeping it
would be way too hard. It doesn't appear to make any difference.
Matt
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| I am sure it has a purpose and unless you know what it is you won't know whether it's safe to leave out or not. Manufacturing nowadays doesn't typically put stuff in that's not needed, need to save those pennies. My guesses: capacitator (but if this (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains)
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