LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Hi, I have recently converted from analogue to dcc but I don't know which decoder to get. Any help would be much appreciated. Regards, Matthew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevora Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Hi, I have recently converted from analogue to dcc but I don't know which decoder to get. Any help would be much appreciated. Regards, Matthew For what ?. different locos different decoders what scale? steam / diesel ? sound? trevora Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 For what ?. different locos different decoders what scale? steam / diesel ? sound? trevora OO, steam and diesel and electric and sound Regards, Matthew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 OO, steam and diesel and electric and sound Regards, Matthew Zimo 644/645 with Digitrains Sound would be my preference every time. http://www.digitrains.co.uk/ecommerce/dcc-sound/digitrainsound/ I'm just a happy customer. John K 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neils WRX Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Zimo or ESU Loksound, also recommend getting an ESU Lok Programmer for tweaking / updating sound files. Thanks Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Solly Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I suggest for starters, read this site https://clarahost.clara.net/www.bromsgrovemodels.co.uk/decoderinstallation4mm.htm one of many on the Internet but certainly each loco may use a different decoder for the reasons described above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I've used that site before and there's loads of info on there. I've tried a few decoders and got on well with the Hattons range but for my needs the best by miles are the Zimmo budget range and at around 20 quid I think they are great value. Dont be afraid to ask a question on here, you'll find loads of help. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbyhorse Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Matthew, I used to do custom installation of chips for customers and have used all the popular types available. I've found over the years each type has its pro and cons, I'd go for the type that suits your needs, size, amps functions, sounds, plugs etc. Be careful with some of the cheaper sound chips as it pays to go for the better quality but higher price types. You'll find that the use of function key allocations differ across different manufacturers, so what I've done is to use a bit of software called JMRI to standardise the keys, it's called remapping, it's also used to do the setting up of all the elements on the chips. Most manufacturers can supply a interface for programming but will only work with their own products, JMRI is free other than the interface to your system. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Hi all! Sorry I haven't been online recently as I have been busy. I have had a look and I can't thank you enough because you have given me more info than I had expected. Everything has helped a lot! Cheers, Matthew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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