rynd2it 26 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I did do a search on this item but didn't find anything. Anyone added DCC to one of these locos? Thanks David Link to post Share on other sites
WIMorrison 955 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 yes, I have done it several times, not a difficult task. Link to post Share on other sites
rynd2it 26 Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Thanks for that, any tips or traps to look out for? Link to post Share on other sites
WIMorrison 955 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Only thing I would suggest are that you make sure you remove the choke (inductor) and capacitor or you will have issues when running. A Zimo MX617 fits nicely onto the cab roof, but as I said a fairly easy job. Link to post Share on other sites
rynd2it 26 Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Ah, I was fine until you wrote that. I'm not exactly sure what the inductor is although I can probably find the capacitor. What effect do they have on the running and what exactly am I looking at? Link to post Share on other sites
WIMorrison 955 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 They destroy the DCC signal, or at best severely attenuate it and loco running will be very poor. It depends on the age of the model you are converting as to whether it just has a capacitor or it also has the coil fitted. It is obvious especially as what you need to do is connect the red and black leads to the pickups and the orange and grey to the brushes with nothing in between :) Link to post Share on other sites
rynd2it 26 Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Ok, thank you for the help Link to post Share on other sites
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