12.06.10 HOW TO install SPDT on/off toggle switch on Digitrax wireless throttles

[MatKiller1197]

can i use this toggle switch for a killswitch fo my guitar?

[vzjtothalo1]

Good mod, Al. I use NCE and did one of these for my ProCab-R, as it also trickles down the battery when it's not in use.

I also use rechargeables to save a little bit on batteries.

[sambear0]

Awesome, you are the best!!

[midrange18]

Al, what is the purpose of this mod? Only reason I see is because with out that switch is always powered? Do they not have on off switches or someway to power it off until its time to use again? If not, this mod makes sense, i was just wondering.

[MonsterRailroad]

@midrange18 Well that is just it. They stay powered all the time and if you forget (As I do) to remove the battery it will be dead next time you go to use it. That is why the switch is added.

[midrange18]

@MonsterRailroad Well it makes total sense now fo rthe mod. Thats shitty on digitrax part, seems like it would be essential. Thanks for the vid bro!

[arkahm]

Dude, You got Skillz!

[monon1971]

Great video as always! I have a question for you. I added a toggle switch to my DT300R & DT400R as per you video. The 300 worked fine, but the 400 will only work pluged in now (will not work in remote) . Do you have any ideas? Thanks for all your videos always look forward to them. Have a Monster of a new year in 2011!!!

[MonsterRailroad]

@monon1971 Well it must be a wiring issue because if it works plugged in that is because it is getting power that way but not when it is unplugged. It could be as simple as one of the wires came undone or crossed or a bad toggle that will not "turn on" so even though you switch to on, it will not really be on. That is all my ideas but I am not too sure.

[btafire2]

heyy al man i have painted some frieght cars and wondering if u want a trade im only 12 and want a layout like yours sooooooooooo bad i would trade my loco tanker and coal car for 1 of your regular not weathered locos kk man that would be great

[MonsterRailroad]

@btafire2 I do not have any extra engines at this time lil dawg.  I am sorry.

[ocrailfanner1995]

hey isn't the dt402 super throttle wireless i forgot if it is or if you could tell me i would greatly appreciate it

[MonsterRailroad]

@ocrailfanner1995 NO the DT402D is the wireless throttle. The DT402 Super Thrittle is the SAME as the DT400 but has 28 functions instead of 12. The DT402D is the similar model as the DT400R which are both wireless but again the DT402D has 28 functions.

[ocrailfanner1995]

@MonsterRailroad so if i wanted to run a loco i would constantly have to plug it in to a port to change the speed and etc.

[traindad77]

I did the same exact install on my club DT400s about a year ago. Nice to see it's catching on across the country. Maybe with enough of us sending this video link to Digitrax, they will install an on-off switch from the factory. Maybe not though. Yah think for $200-300 for a wireless throttle you could turn the f---ing thing off without removing the battery? Nice work here man; maybe use some heat-shrink tubing on those wire solder joints; much easier & cleaner than the black tape.

[katherinestation]

Excellent idea, thanks Al, for share it!

Martin

[Southernpacificman]

would the instilation work for a NCE power cab

[traindad77]

@Southernpacificman YES, you can do this on NCE too, goto: silicon valley lines.com, then "DCC", then "Presentations", click on the "NCE Radio (PDF)", there are some GREAT tips for the beginner & expert to NCE wireless. On pg.37 of the pdf, see Fix#2 for the switch install. Plus it gives simple ways to increase your wireless NCE signal. Guys at the Silicon Valley Lines are professional electronics engineers and stuff. The kind of guys that make DCC possible.

[gt3corn]

Wow good deal! How many other model railroaders on youtube let you listen to some good MJ while learning something new? lol

[monon1971]

I am amazed that a company can be so smart to make this Digitrax throttle that does every thing it does, and be so stupid not to install a on off switch. Thanks for the video, very helpful.

[rockton160807]

great improvement AL

your like the commercial for the BASF company "we dont make products we just make them better" keep up the great vids!! Paul B

[sabre7165]

Nice job,and digitrax should of added that idea to the 402's. Now do you by any chance know how to switch a DT400 to a DT400R? Thats where I'm at right now. Digitrax would do it but I would be without it for 4-6months lol. Thats no good

[modeltrainman12345]

so the utility throttle is wireless, i though i was plug in only

[sjanninck]

Perfection!

[nuclearthreat545]

Best model railroader on youtube hands down

[Dragerfroe]

@nuclearthreat545 Yeah Son, he is the Seek of Model Railroading!

[SD457500]

Great video!

[justkiddin08]

Thanks for sharing that Al. I was wondering about that.