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Posted by SmithSr on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 12:33 AM

alco_fan

rrebell
DCC is too  sensitive and I want to have fun, not learn to program things. I know many with DCC and have not met one without problems from time to time

I am one with no problems with DCC. Ever. Not one. I have never heard of anyone destroying their entire DCC system. Ever. Maybe a decoder.

And why do you think a complex direct radio control system like you are talking about will not be sensitive and subject to blowing up the radio modules, too?

 

I've also never had any sort of problem with DCC, and think learning how to program and master the dynamic control can improve everything about model railroading. 

OP, If you're afraid of heights, then say you're afraid of heights.  Don't go around saying the cliffs are too high.  See the point.

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Posted by alco_fan on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:43 PM

rrebell
DCC is too  sensitive and I want to have fun, not learn to program things. I know many with DCC and have not met one without problems from time to time

I am one with no problems with DCC. Ever. Not one. I have never heard of anyone destroying their entire DCC system. Ever. Maybe a decoder.

And why do you think a complex direct radio control system like you are talking about will not be sensitive and subject to blowing up the radio modules, too?

A friend of mine tried an early version of Railpro and gave up because people in the aisles blocked the signals. And it will be just as expensive or more than DCC (no competitors and no standardization) and lack the drop in modules to retrofit engines.

And you think radio plus battery will be easier to install than DCC that is designed to drop in?

I guess it is nice to have a dream. 

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Posted by rrebell on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 6:22 PM

K-Pack

Look into Railpro if you're leaning towards radio control (http://ringengineering.com/RailPro.htm).  The modules plug into a 9-pin DCC socket, and it can be used on both DCC or Railpro powered layouts.  It's possible to run it on a DC layout, but spikes in voltage on DC can destroy the module.  All function are controlled through radio signals from the controller directly to each locomotive, no signals through the track.  I've been using it for over a year now and have been very pleased.

-Kevin

Bacicly that is what I run, only a dcc version, though I am told that your system works great!!!!!

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Posted by rrebell on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 6:18 PM

MisterBeasley

What do you want to "plug into a DCC plug?'  A throttle?  A receiver inside the engine?

And, what do you have against DCC?  Several manufacturers have radio throttles for DCC that don't require tether wires, if that's the issue.

DCC is too  sensitive and I want to have fun, not learn to program things. I know many with DCC and have not met one without problems from time to time, some insurmoutable and decoders tend to go up in little puffs of smoke making mistakes can be very expencive in DCC. The worst I can do on mine is pop the car fuse, Last I want to charge the batteries from the track, why use the DCC plug, because it is there.

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 2:17 PM

What do you want to "plug into a DCC plug?'  A throttle?  A receiver inside the engine?

And, what do you have against DCC?  Several manufacturers have radio throttles for DCC that don't require tether wires, if that's the issue.

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse. 

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Posted by K-Pack on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:59 PM

Look into Railpro if you're leaning towards radio control (http://ringengineering.com/RailPro.htm).  The modules plug into a 9-pin DCC socket, and it can be used on both DCC or Railpro powered layouts.  It's possible to run it on a DC layout, but spikes in voltage on DC can destroy the module.  All function are controlled through radio signals from the controller directly to each locomotive, no signals through the track.  I've been using it for over a year now and have been very pleased.

-Kevin

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Radio Control
Posted by rrebell on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:08 PM

My layout is up and running great on DC. My friend wants me to go DCC but I would prefer to go remote control. I have a Crest system for my HO layout and it works great. What I am wondering is if there is a manufacture working on one that will plug into a DCC plug. I am looking for the type that for the basics (forward and reverse) does not use DCC. I know I can buy the components and build my own but I would prefer to do the other, even if I have to wait a year or two.

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