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using a Digitrax DS51K1 stationary decoder to control a light on my layout?

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Posted by henryflag on Saturday, March 16, 2013 8:00 PM

Thanks Randy. I appreciate your advice.

Bob

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Posted by rrinker on Saturday, March 16, 2013 4:01 PM

 Not easily, they only produce a pulse output or alternating polarity to operate Kato turnouts. A DS44 could possibly operate 1 or 2 LEDs per output - you'd need to check the voltage on the outputs, and then calculate proper resistors to keep the current to 15ma or less.

 For heavy loads there's the Aux-Box.

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using a Digitrax DS51K1 stationary decoder to control a light on my layout?
Posted by henryflag on Saturday, March 16, 2013 3:15 PM

Can I use a Digitrax DS51K1 stationary decoder to turn a light on and off in a building on my layout (using my NCE PowerCab)?

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