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thank you that seems a sensible thing to do I see if I can add the decoder type in the loco description in the Z21

First sorry if this is in the wrong area. I want to fit a decoder to a old set I got off E-bay. My question is can I get a board from anywhere that I fit and than fit a chip to that. I hope that makes sense

I am going to use the ZIMO ones in the future thanks for the adivce

thanks for that

Sorry will try to give better info I am now only using the Roco Z21 system I only buy new decoders I have just reiceved 2 new ones the Zimo MX600R the STANDARD+ V2" 1.0/1.8A 3 FUNCTION OUTPUT A,B,C. by Digital plus by Lenz I am at the moment only buying piko trains which are either digital ready or have been in a digital starter set (I needed track to build a layout and a control system I thought this was a good way to get started ). With the 2 decoders which where not working I swapped them into trains which were working and was able to narrow it to the decoders. I took the decoders out checked them to ensure I was fitting them correctly. the ones I had the issues with were the Bachmann 0.9 Amp 4 Function 8 Pin DCC Decoder featuring RailComPlus I have sent them back to see what the company say. Have installed 3 of these with no problems I think I had problems with that decoder in 2 trains they were stuttering badly at slow speeds, the Hobby DB Netz BR218 Diesel Locomotive VI HO Gauge 57902 and Piko Hobby OBB IC Electric Analogue Starter Set HO Gauge 97947. I swopped out these decoders with the two new ones and they working really well now so (but I installed one of these decoders in to a second hand loco not sure what make sorry (brought from shop in Germany last October) and it works fine) I have 2 old trains which I want to convert and will start to look at soon but I needed to sort these problems out first

I had 2 brand new locos which where dcc ready I fitted chips in to them and they stuttered at slows speeds so on advice form above I got a limo mx600r and a digital plus lokdecoder (which was recommended by the shop I visit in Berlin) and what a difference. I did not think there could be so much difference. So much I have to learn about the model railways even on things I thought were set

Z21 is here and up and running first 5 locs done. still playing around with it and finding out what's what but gosh its so good.

many thanks I actually have both got 2 starter sets one I got in Berlin that was on sale just had to get it

Had my Piko smart control system for around 8 months and have had similar issues waiting for a Roca Z21 to arrive today hope I have better luck with this

will look at that thanks

thanks to all who have relpied this is very helpfull to a total novice

thanks for the info just ordered 2 Lenz Standard+ V2 I will see how I get on again thanks

thanks for the replies

adding to the above does anyone have any suggestions to which 8pin decoders I should be looking at

Hi all me again what the short time some has been a member before being asked to leave for too many questions lol. Ok I can read a decoder in a loco I can change the address but when I try to turn on lights or power it nothing try another chip from another loco and all working any help gratefully received the chip in question is (branchline E-Z command 8 pin) , and I cant even read one of the them out of six I have got 4 working and the 2 I have problems with

I have tried for 4 months now sometimes I can program the decoder other times it do not see it and the hand controller (handsfree) locks up I have to turn everything off and try again and if I try to program using the light system the small smart box shows a red light and never get past that

great thanks so its ok just to have a simple loop to do this on then

sorry I know this must be a dumb question to most of you but I am not sure. difference between main and program track if I just have a simple loop that I can use to set up decoders and try out lights etc. Using just the one train at a time can I set decoders on the program track, is it ok to have a complete loop, then will the train run or do I have to then rewire to main track sorry in advance for the dumb question

try giving the screw driver a tap while in the screw again this may help break the seal but using a good flat head driver is a very good shout

thank you for the info I have gone ahead a ordered a Z21arrives tomorrow I can't wait

Piko do a wide range of dcc ready wroth a look at

thanks for the info do you or any one know if the wired Piko smart controller light hand set will work with the Z21 system

Hi I have just joined and I am already looking for some help I recently took early retirement so at long last had some time to do stuff for myself. I did have a load of old TT (from east Germany) and had add a few bits to it over time, but while visiting my son I Berlin I saw a Piko start starter. I have now gone down that road I had a Piko smart controller light and the more expensive set with a wireless controller. I am having so many problems with trying to set the extra stock I have into the system. I am giving in and going to change tack I think I am going to go with the Roco Z21 ( I will try to sell the Piko controller’s on Ebay to help fund the change). Am I doing the right thing and is the Z21 the way to go I am a compete novice the copule of people who I knew who were really good with train electrics have both passed away sadly so I am really starting out on my own. I have the layout built in the attic just in the process of insulating it. So any help or comments would be helpful sorry it is such a long drawn out question.