Keep-alive destroyed decoders.

[saddler]

On 22/03/2021 at 11:12, RAF96 said:

 

Strathpeffer shows two ways of connecting a stay alive to a Hornby decoder, via the diode pads or via more easily accessible pads at the sides of the decoder. See his site for details.

Unfortunately, not for the R8249, just the TTS decoder.

[Torper]

On 28/03/2021 at 13:30, saddler said:

II've just bought two decoders from Lais DCC they have the leads for KA already attached. Will try one with that Warship next week. Will report back.

 

I haven't seen you report back.  Did it work?

 

DT

[saddler]

On 17/04/2021 at 14:24, Torper said:

 

I haven't seen you report back.  Did it work?

 

DT

The answer is yes and no, after finding that Lais decoders don't work with the Hornby Select I abandoned the plan. However Gaugemaster's DCC 90 has a keep-alive socket, so I used one of those.....and Bob's yer uncle as they say. Like a new loco !!

 

As a PS I tried changing the diodes on the knackered Hornby decoders, but no joy I'm afraid.(weirdly they program up on Sprog though)

 

So no Lais testing till:

 

1)new controller comes thr inough (on back order at Hattons(probably on Suez canal)

 

2) new kitchen gets fitted ( a side distraction By SWMBO I know)

 

All the Best

 

Nige