Interesting video! Did I understand well that it would be possible to solder a capacitor on the connections of the motor shield? Or would it take more than just connect both legs of the capacitor, one to each pole of the motor shield?
This is an American brand of decoder. I only used it purely because I managed to get it very cheap. I don’t recommend using it though. For Lima models I recommend using laisdcc 8 pin decoders. You can buy them on eBay for about £13 each including postage. Just cut off the 8 pin plug then hard wire the relevant wires 👍
@@marcuswilkins9018 I am considering creating a Facebook page in which people can contact me if they’d like a model DCC fitting however haven’t done it yet. I’d be happy to do your 37 if you’d like me to however I won’t be able to for a little while. Keep me in the loop and I’ll let you know when I’m ready to start doing work on other peoples models 👍
For years my CV said loves cars and planes hates traines, but recently I have started to take an interest in model traines but only on a very tight budget. I brought a 0 6 0 pannier for £12 and then thought I need a controller and for £13 brought a Zero1 controller and got it to work. Now I have a Ardunino Mega and power shield set up and talking to JMRI on my computer, but my £20 DCC fitted engine tries to connect but I get error message that the decoder is not recognised . When I opened the engine up it up it was flooded with oil and when I connected power I noticed that there was faint smoke coming from the decoder module and closer inspection I can see that one of the components appears to be melting, but my question is this , there is a capacitor across the motor connections, is this correct or has someone tried to fix this problem before?
The capacitor across the motor terminals is normal for all locos however if a model is chipped then sometimes it is worth removing the capacitor as it can effect the chips operation however this is rare. If a component on the decoder has melted then the chip has blown therefore your going to need a new decoder.
@@fyfieldjunction just to confirm with DCC the capacitor is placed across the red and black wires, mine is across the orange and grey which i think shoild not be there?
Interesting video! Did I understand well that it would be possible to solder a capacitor on the connections of the motor shield? Or would it take more than just connect both legs of the capacitor, one to each pole of the motor shield?
On analogue the capacitor goes on the motor contacts yes. On DCC a capacitor isn’t needed so it’s best to remove it
Very interesting video, In analog what capacitor value
My 47 only has the single black wire from the pickup bogie, where should it go?
Hi bob. If there is only one wire coming from the dummy bogie then it should connect to the piece of metal that connects to the chassis
Which DCC decoder is this? I can’t seem to find TCS W5X online.
I have 3 Lima C 47 I would like to convert over
This is an American brand of decoder. I only used it purely because I managed to get it very cheap. I don’t recommend using it though. For Lima models I recommend using laisdcc 8 pin decoders. You can buy them on eBay for about £13 each including postage. Just cut off the 8 pin plug then hard wire the relevant wires 👍
@@fyfieldjunction thanks. I really appreciate this.
I presume relevant wiring diagram comes with the decoder yes?
The wiring is exactly the same as with this decoder 👍
Hi I just purchased a Lima class 37 I need to covert to DCC.
Hi Marcus. The Lima class 37 uses the exact same mechanism as the 47 therefore this guide can be used for that loco as well 👍
@@fyfieldjunction that’s good to hear thank you. Never attempted it before and I’m usually all thumbs no fingers with stuff like this lol
@@fyfieldjunction Do you fancy having doing mine ;-)
@@marcuswilkins9018 I am considering creating a Facebook page in which people can contact me if they’d like a model DCC fitting however haven’t done it yet. I’d be happy to do your 37 if you’d like me to however I won’t be able to for a little while. Keep me in the loop and I’ll let you know when I’m ready to start doing work on other peoples models 👍
For years my CV said loves cars and planes hates traines, but recently I have started to take an interest in model traines but only on a very tight budget. I brought a 0 6 0 pannier for £12 and then thought I need a controller and for £13 brought a Zero1 controller and got it to work. Now I have a Ardunino Mega and power shield set up and talking to JMRI on my computer, but my £20 DCC fitted engine tries to connect but I get error message that the decoder is not recognised . When I opened the engine up it up it was flooded with oil and when I connected power I noticed that there was faint smoke coming from the decoder module and closer inspection I can see that one of the components appears to be melting, but my question is this , there is a capacitor across the motor connections, is this correct or has someone tried to fix this problem before?
The capacitor across the motor terminals is normal for all locos however if a model is chipped then sometimes it is worth removing the capacitor as it can effect the chips operation however this is rare. If a component on the decoder has melted then the chip has blown therefore your going to need a new decoder.
@@fyfieldjunction just to confirm with DCC the capacitor is placed across the red and black wires, mine is across the orange and grey which i think shoild not be there?
@@lauriepocock3066 if the model is DCC fitted then you can remove the capacitor is it isn’t necessary.
What is the best model in your fleet
Good question there mate. To be honest I’m not really sure about that
@@fyfieldjunction I got some good models but most of mine are steam