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Get started with Digital Command Control (DCC)!
Get started with Digital Command Control (DCC)! This how-to guide covers the basics, with an overview of DCC, track wiring, cab bus wiring, and converting an existing layout to DCC. Written by Mike Polsgrove, Model Railroader’s columnist on DCC.Contents:
1. What is a DCC system?A. What does it do?B. What are the components?1. Command station2. Throttles3. Boosters4. Power Supplies5. Mobile Decoders6. Stationary DecodersC. What are the features?1. 2/4 digit addressing2. motor control3. Back EMF4. Sound5. Etc.2. Track WiringA. Track BusB. Track FeedersC. Programming TrackD. Multiple Boosters/ Power requirementsE. TurnoutsF. Wyes, reverse loops and turntablesG. Power districts and circuit breakers3. Cab bus wiringA. Brief discussion of the different manufacturers’ busesB. Wireless receivers4. Mobile DecodersA. Factory installedB. Drop in/plug and playC. Wired installation5. Converting an existing DC layout to DCC.
Author: Mike PolsgroveSize: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4Pages: 56Color photos: 100
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