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NCE Mini-Panel and F2
Bill Wilken
If I toggle F2 on my NCE cab, I can start and stop a horn blowing in any of my locos, regardless of decoder. But if I summon F2 via my NCE Mini-Panel, once the horn begins to blow there seems to be no way to stop it. The decoder model in the loco makes no difference. Am I missing something obvious or does this simply fall into the category, "one of those things?"
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Bill Wilken
I finally discovered the answer to my own question. To turn off
any function requires leaving a bit blank, not treating it as a
toggle. On 10/25/18 8:25 PM, Bill Wilken wrote:
If I toggle F2 on my NCE cab, I can start and stop a horn blowing in any of my locos, regardless of decoder. But if I summon F2 via my NCE Mini-Panel, once the horn begins to blow there seems to be no way to stop it. The decoder model in the loco makes no difference. Am I missing something obvious or does this simply fall into the category, "one of those things?" |
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Hi Bob,
The simplest way to get a fully independent supply is to purchase a "wall wart" or a "brick" supply with appropriate ratings. So each Circuitron will draw 15mA. Allow another 30mA for your DCC control board. So you need 12 Volts at 70x45mA=3.2 Amperes. So you should probably get a supply rated for 4 Amperes. This probably gets you into the brick category. Here is a supply that would do the job: https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/globtek-inc/TR9CE5000LCP-N-R6B/1939-1237-ND/8598040 Globtek TR9CE5000LCP-N(R6B). It is rated for 5 Amperes and is compatible with your house voltage and regulation situation. I think you could save a lot of money on both power supply and the turnouts by purchasing the MP1 from MTB-Model: https://www.mtb-model.com/pages/mp1.php?lang=en These turnout motors are slow motion. Draw no power when in position and have a set of protected auxiliary contacts that are ideal for powering frogs. I would contact them for a good decoder to drive them as you and they are both in Europe. I am using them here in the USA and am very happy with them. Best, Ken Harstine |
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