I agree. The brake feature was one of the things I lost when I switched command control systems from Dynatrol to DCC. And I had it on a Heathkit throttle I built at the beginning of my non-AF days.
We should have controllers with a throttle, Johnson bar, and the two brakes. Those Diesel guys should have 12 notch throttles and the two brakes. In addition, momentum should be in the system so it is easy to change it with the number of cars on the train. We need an advanced throttle that can send a "net" speed step to the locomotive based on all the inputs, not just the position of a single knob or encoder. You don't want to have to reprogram momentum every time a car is picked-up or dropped-off. I've thought about actually attempting this in the past, but I need to work on my layout first. Decoder installation is a lot easier than in the past. Back in my Dynatrol days, I actually cut one in half to make it fit. The hard part was soldering all the jumper wires to the cut circuit board traces. We've come a long way since the days when $50 got you one DCC decoder with two functions and 2-digit addressing (and $50 was worth more than today's $50). Dave Heine Easton, PA -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 8:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} DCC headaches In a message dated 1/3/2008 1:42:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I've used DCC for about 10 years and I can't think of a single reason to go > back to DC. The physical aspects of installation in the locomotives are much more difficult than I imagined or would prefer. Once it is up and running, I do not understand why the standard does not emulate an actual set of air brakes with independent and train brakes. Why do all the electronics and omit this basic feature of locomotive operation? It was available in advanced DC throttles in the 60s. Lee Rainey Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
