DC to DCC 101

DC aka "Direct Current" to DCC aka" Digital Command Control" 101

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[WrathofWotan]

As a new subscriber, I have a question about the track voltage for N scale. What would be the best way to achieve the drop in voltage from 13+ to 10-12 volts. BTW, I'm not what you could call a whiz at electrics.

[IMRROcom]

@WrathofWotan:Thanks, Your system should have some way to drop the voltage. I do have a video on how to drop the voltage for an NCE Power Pro. But you needed to find out how you do it for your system. It is not the same for all. If your running sound locos you might as well keep the voltage the same or closr to 12 volts. If you find that you have no over hed to adjust your speed tables then you should look at lowering your track voltage. I do have video for speed tables too.

[BuckHunter613]

On my layout i only have a small dc controller, can i run regular dc trains with a bigger dcc controller?

[IMRROcom]

@BuckHunter613: It is not a good ideat to run the DC and the DCC at the same time. som DCC controlers let you run 1 DCC loco too. I do not think it is a Good idea, Just keep your DC locos of you DCC tracks.

[csgaraglino]

What is the Voltage/Amp board (not the test meter) that you have there?

[IMRROcom]

@csgaraglino: It is called a ramp meter. Look up Tony's Train on the web. He sells them.

[ToaCelon549]

@IMRROcom Well, I myself will keep myself limited in terms of how many engines I'm using. I will only use up to five engines at on time.

[IMRROcom]

@ninjaofmadness:  smooth

[IMRROcom]

@williamfriggle: thanks

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[IMRROcom]

@Ibucfio: Thanks