instead of dcc or dc I pull my trains along with a length of filament and make all the noises verbally. when my wife asked what in the hell I was doing I told her the price of going DCC and she became a keen supporter of this method
I always wanted to have a dcc locomotives but I wasn't sure if I was doing it right. By me watching your video it made it a lot easier to understand. Thanks again
man i cant thank you enough. i want to get into DCC and back into HO from DC and your video was the best ive found to explain it. it was seeming so complicated and you simplified it perfectly. I appreciate your time to make this and ill defiantly sub
Thanks for this video - visuals and explanation are easy to understand. I'm not very tech-savvy, and I was able to understand the basics and hook up my NCE PowerCab in just a few minutes. I'm enjoying it a lot!
Always sharp and well explained. Any considerations, between NCE PowerCab and Digitraxx? which is better ? Thank you in advance. Greetings from Mexico.
I watched this video numerous times comparing your use of the function buttons with mine. In order to turn the sound off on my NCE Power Cab I must first push the shift key and then the number 8. I never see you pushing the shift key on your system so I tried just pressing my number 8 key with no luck. I guess not all NCE Power CABs are alike.
I'm planning on switching from DC to DCC later on this year, once I get some DCC engines. Thanks for this tutorial! Plus i saw it was hooked up to the EZ Track when programming the switcher. Will it work well in that way?
DCC wiring is pretty simple - for a small layout, you only need one pair of wires going to the rails. This layout has since been dismantled, but that's essentially how it was set up. On a larger layout, it's a good idea to run multiple sets of feeder wires at regular intervals, since voltage drop can be a problem over long distances of track.
I see at the start of your video you showed a piece of EZ track, it's obvious that it will work with any track that will carry current, the question I have is though. As I. Looking to change from my Bachmann DCC EZ Command controller, will this unit operate the EZ Command DCC turnouts
@@bchobbies yes, they say that, I have the cheap basic Hornby DCC controller as well. I can't control the DCC turnouts with that either. I have a fue TamValley singlets that I've used to convert manual turnouts to DCC, I can control them with the Hornby, but not the Bachmann. I'm having a great deal of problems finding out what channel, CV the Bachmann DCC turnouts operate on. The work under Loco address 9 on the EZ Command controller. But I have no idea what that translates to as an accessory address
There are a couple of different ways, which the PowerCab manual covers well. It's a bit too involved to explain in a UA-cam comment, but not difficult at all. You can read an online copy of the manual here: www.dccconcepts.com/manual/nce-owners-manual-powercab-handset/
I just found u. What do u think is the best or are they pretty much the same. There's MTH DCS system. MRC PRODIGY with wifi so u can run on your phone and then NCE. I run g scale 7 engines for now. I just started thank you.
I wouldn't bother with the MTH system unless you're running only MTH locomotives. I haven't had a chance to try out the Prodigy system, so I can't compare it directly, but I would say the NCE is a safe bet.
@@bchobbies I was looking at this one and you do switching from this or no. NCE #524006 PH-10 DIGITAL COMMAND CONTROL STARTER SETS - 10 AMPS FOR O/G SCALE. Thank you.
@@MarkTheLostTraveler That system is the more powerful version of the PowerCab for larger scales. If you're running O scale or larger, it would be perfect. For HO or N scale, it's a bit overkill.
I'm kind of new to DCC. If you buy this NCE PowerCab DCC starter set, do you have to run NCE boards in your engines? or can you use other brands too, such as Digitrax?
I’m looking at putting this on my layout. How far is the range on the power? I’m looking at a 4x8 with another 2x6 section for a port. Do I need a power booster to power all the rails or is the power sufficient?
I think a layout of that size should be OK without a booster, unless you're running lots of engines at once. My current layout is 7 by 8 feet and has no issues with the basic power supply. I usually run no more than 2 trains at a time.
For a relatively small layout, yes. If you've got a very long distance of rail, voltage drop can become a problem, in which case it's a good idea to run several sets of feeder wires. It's still only one connection to the DCC system, though.
Yes, this system works with any scale. For O or G scale, you may need a beefier power supply, but it will work with N scale out of the box. In fact, we currently have an N scale display layout in the shop window that runs on a PowerCab.
I was disappointed with a lack of information on programming the Power CAB. For a newbie, successfully going through the programming manual is difficult.
The included power supply is rated at 1.3 amps, which should be enough to run several HO scale locomotives at once. The exact number will vary by how much current each one draws. If you want to run more trains at the same time than the included supply can handle, you can buy a 5 amp booster from NCE.
No, unfortunately, there is no mode for DC. My layout has a master toggle switch that connects the whole layout to either the PowerCab or a standard DC transformer.
Functions 1 through 10 are accessible directly using the buttons. There's a way to set up the function keys to access the higher-numbered functions using the Option key, which is explained in the manual. It goes up well past 20.
Hands down the best video explaining the Nce Cab for new comers
instead of dcc or dc I pull my trains along with a length of filament and make all the noises verbally. when my wife asked what in the hell I was doing I told her the price of going DCC and she became a keen supporter of this method
Grow a pair buddy
@@OneshotMovementquit music
@@OneshotMovementsounds like you need your nap
I always wanted to have a dcc locomotives but I wasn't sure if I was doing it right. By me watching your video it made it a lot easier to understand. Thanks again
Just found this video - I’ve been scratching my head and trying to use the manual on my new powercab not very successfully!!! Thank you!!
Is there a follow-up showing more advanced features?
man i cant thank you enough. i want to get into DCC and back into HO from DC and your video was the best ive found to explain it. it was seeming so complicated and you simplified it perfectly. I appreciate your time to make this and ill defiantly sub
This is the only nce dcc powercab video that actually made since and was up to date thank you man I just the athearn genesis bnsf sd75m
I scrolled below, and you already compare both systems. Thank you.
Thanks for this video - visuals and explanation are easy to understand. I'm not very tech-savvy, and I was able to understand the basics and hook up my NCE PowerCab in just a few minutes. I'm enjoying it a lot!
This video is so well done. You really made it dummy proof. Thanks
This was explained so clearly! Thank you for the video.
Thanks
NCE makes a great product. I'd recommend going wireless using the NCE radio system.
GREAT VIDEO!!! Thanks so much. I've been looking at this system as a starter for DCC. Your vid made it sooooooooo simple to understand. Thanks again.
Always sharp and well explained. Any considerations, between NCE PowerCab and Digitraxx? which is better ? Thank you in advance. Greetings from Mexico.
At last..a helpfull video on one of these Procabs
I watched this video numerous times comparing your use of the function buttons with mine. In order to turn the sound off on my NCE Power Cab I must first push the shift key and then the number 8. I never see you pushing the shift key on your system so I tried just pressing my number 8 key with no luck. I guess not all NCE Power CABs are alike.
Good work. Keep up the great content.
Very well explained, I really like the nce system, snd I use it
Excellent review and enough information to make me get one. The Hornby Railmaster is far too complicated and it's got to go.
I'm planning on switching from DC to DCC later on this year, once I get some DCC engines. Thanks for this tutorial!
Plus i saw it was hooked up to the EZ Track when programming the switcher. Will it work well in that way?
Yep, it will work fine with EZ Track.
Is it possible that you may show how you wired your layout? I'm working on my own DCC layout and some tips and examples of wiring would be great.
DCC wiring is pretty simple - for a small layout, you only need one pair of wires going to the rails. This layout has since been dismantled, but that's essentially how it was set up. On a larger layout, it's a good idea to run multiple sets of feeder wires at regular intervals, since voltage drop can be a problem over long distances of track.
@Bill Chisholm I haven't had the opportunity to try either of the the boosters yet, unfortunately, so I can't offer any advice there.
How can you operate different trains on different tracks?
Great video sir, thank you.
I see at the start of your video you showed a piece of EZ track, it's obvious that it will work with any track that will carry current, the question I have is though. As I. Looking to change from my Bachmann DCC EZ Command controller, will this unit operate the EZ Command DCC turnouts
Yes, it should operate them fine. Bachmann says their DCC turnouts are compatible with all standard DCC systems.
@@bchobbies yes, they say that, I have the cheap basic Hornby DCC controller as well. I can't control the DCC turnouts with that either. I have a fue TamValley singlets that I've used to convert manual turnouts to DCC, I can control them with the Hornby, but not the Bachmann. I'm having a great deal of problems finding out what channel, CV the Bachmann DCC turnouts operate on. The work under Loco address 9 on the EZ Command controller. But I have no idea what that translates to as an accessory address
@@russcole5685 Hmm. I'm afraid I've got nothing to offer there - I haven't had a chance to mess around with the Bachmann DCC turnouts myself.
@@bchobbies thanks man.
This was a real nice video. Well done.
The wires at 1:05, where did you get them bro?
Does this work with Bachmann’s On30?
Great review 👏 thanks
I’m really new, I bought an Aristocraft G scale Locos with no sound. If I get his DCC can I add a module to my old loco?
Yes, you can add DCC to older locos. Depending on how old it is, it may require some soldering.
Can you wire up 3 mainlines to a single decoder or do need more decoders?
How did you set the address of the loco to 6? Not on the controller but I mean the actual loco itself. Nice video btw
There are a couple of different ways, which the PowerCab manual covers well. It's a bit too involved to explain in a UA-cam comment, but not difficult at all.
You can read an online copy of the manual here: www.dccconcepts.com/manual/nce-owners-manual-powercab-handset/
@@bchobbies Brilliant, thanks for the reply. And great video too :)
I just found u. What do u think is the best or are they pretty much the same. There's MTH DCS system. MRC PRODIGY with wifi so u can run on your phone and then NCE. I run g scale 7 engines for now. I just started thank you.
I wouldn't bother with the MTH system unless you're running only MTH locomotives. I haven't had a chance to try out the Prodigy system, so I can't compare it directly, but I would say the NCE is a safe bet.
@@bchobbies I was looking at this one and you do switching from this or no. NCE #524006 PH-10 DIGITAL COMMAND CONTROL STARTER SETS - 10 AMPS FOR O/G SCALE. Thank you.
@@MarkTheLostTraveler That system is the more powerful version of the PowerCab for larger scales. If you're running O scale or larger, it would be perfect. For HO or N scale, it's a bit overkill.
I'm kind of new to DCC. If you buy this NCE PowerCab DCC starter set, do you have to run NCE boards in your engines? or can you use other brands too, such as Digitrax?
DCC standards are universal, so any brand of decoder will work with any brand of DCC system.
Did you do any soldering and wiring?
Will this work for LGB/Marklin DCC locomotives as well?
I’m looking at putting this on my layout. How far is the range on the power? I’m looking at a 4x8 with another 2x6 section for a port. Do I need a power booster to power all the rails or is the power sufficient?
I think a layout of that size should be OK without a booster, unless you're running lots of engines at once. My current layout is 7 by 8 feet and has no issues with the basic power supply. I usually run no more than 2 trains at a time.
Was that Doctor Who's screwdriver? Thanks for the video!
Yep! I wondered if anyone would notice the sonic screwdriver!
Hi are you saying that all I need is that one connection to run my hole layout?
For a relatively small layout, yes. If you've got a very long distance of rail, voltage drop can become a problem, in which case it's a good idea to run several sets of feeder wires. It's still only one connection to the DCC system, though.
Will this work with Kato's HO scale unitrack?
Yes, it will work with any 2-rail track system.
My power cab was missing the plug with the screw terminals any idea on where I can get that part?
I would try writing to NCE directly. If it was missing from the factory, they may be able to send you a free replacement.
Love his voice of screwdriver.
Does this work on n scale as well?
Yes, this system works with any scale. For O or G scale, you may need a beefier power supply, but it will work with N scale out of the box. In fact, we currently have an N scale display layout in the shop window that runs on a PowerCab.
@@bchobbies Cool, I'm gonna get one me and my dads layout this Christmas.
I was disappointed with a lack of information on programming the Power CAB. For a newbie, successfully going through the programming manual is difficult.
What scale is the your train
HO scale
This is amazing
How many trains can you put in that?
The included power supply is rated at 1.3 amps, which should be enough to run several HO scale locomotives at once. The exact number will vary by how much current each one draws. If you want to run more trains at the same time than the included supply can handle, you can buy a 5 amp booster from NCE.
Can this run dc trains?
No, unfortunately, there is no mode for DC. My layout has a master toggle switch that connects the whole layout to either the PowerCab or a standard DC transformer.
The wiring and soldering is the difficult part
Does go from buttons 1-20?
Functions 1 through 10 are accessible directly using the buttons. There's a way to set up the function keys to access the higher-numbered functions using the Option key, which is explained in the manual. It goes up well past 20.
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You're cute, thanks for the video.
nice screwdriver
things he says are wrong, you have to go by the book that comes with the kit.