G / Gauge 1
While it may be possible to use the same controller(s) , you probably will find that the typical “starter sets” and even some hig-end systems designed for OO/HO and N scale simply cannot handle the extra power requirements of G Scale and
Category: DCC
Arduino – Accessory Decoder
DCC Accessory Decoder – Using an Arduino Mini Based on the tutorial by Geoff Bunza (Model Railroad Hobbyist), this project is shows how an Arduino Pro Mini can be used to respond to function keys on a DCC controller. This opens up a
Fleischmann
Founded by Jean Fleischmann, in Nuremberg (1887), Fleischmann is a German manufacturer of model railway products, with their first model train, in O scale, produced in 1938. Their first H0 scale products were introduced in 1952 and their N scale “Piccolo” product
Roco
Roco is a German Manufacturer of Model Railway products. Founded in 1960, the company originally specialized in the manufacture of plastic products (sand buckets, miniature military vehicles) and in 1976, the company released its first model railway locomotive products. The company is located
LokMaus
LokMaus Developed by German company Roco, the Lokmaus is a functional but simple digital systems that was designed to get modelers up and running with DCC with minimal fuss. Control Bus Technology: XpressNet (Lenz) In size and shape is like a mouse,
Z21
Z21 Plug & Play System Fleischmann/Roco developed an innovative DCC control system, the Z21, with the goal of providing a Fun and completely new way of playing, operating and managing models and layouts. The Z21 is a complete plug and play system
Electronics and DCC Suppliers
Model Railroad Electronics & DCC This page provides a directory of model railroad manufacturers and retailers offering digital command control (DCC) products and model railroad electronics including power, sound, lighting, controls and signals. The list is not updated regularly, but I may
S88 Block Detection – Using IR
This project was released by Petr Šídlo and uses an Arduino Pro Mini and Optical sensor(s) to detect block occupation on a Digitrax system (S88 feedback bus). The sensor operates on the principle of reflection of the infrared beam from the vehicle.
DCC Decoder with 16 Relays
This project was developed by Petr Šídlo and provides a simple DCC accessory decoder with 16 relay outputs The Decoder is built around the Arduino platform. Notes: The decoder will not set any CV The decoders address is set by the DCC
DCC LocoNET interface
To interface the Arduino to a LocoNet network, you need to use an interface circuit like the one shown in the schematic below. This came from John Plocher’s SPCoast website where he has designed a LocoNet Shield. You MUST connect the RX input