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Beginner Needing Something to Power Accessories
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<p>An old DC control unit is what I use as well...one each for each dozen or so. And then I use a 20A regulated power supply to power all the lights. It's good if you separate them and watch the amp drain, otherwise, it will trip if you have all the lights on and then try to switch tracks.</p><p>As for battery powered lights, nothing beats the Ikea's battery owered Xmas lights! It's like $2 each with switch and a dzoen or so light bulbs all wired in parallel! It can't get any cheaper than that!</p><p>However, I am still yet to convert mine but if you don't want a lot of wiring, a function only decoder is probably the best way to control lights feeding power from tracks.</p>
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