Begin forwarded message:
From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Date: August 9, 2012 7:15:27 PM PDT
To: "empirebuilderjjhill" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Testing the wiring on a DCC module
without a DCC system
do you have a name, i believe it is proper to introduce one's self,
or do you enjoy playing games?
mel perry
On Aug 9, 2012, at 6:58 PM, empirebuilderjjhill wrote:
I just finished wiring my first module and want to test this, to
make sure it is functioning properly.
I'll post pictures ASAP, of both sides of the module, but let me
try to describe it.
The module will almost connect my club's two track mainline with
an initially parallel single track line. The track almost forms a
`reverse Z', with the two track line on the bottom, the single
track line on the top, and the connecting line running between the
two, but, since I couldn't squeeze in the second switch, the top
angle of the reverse Z will actually connect on the next module.
Thus, I have four tracks and a single switch joining two of them.
Also, I'm currently trying to build one of those switch throws
that reverses polarity when it's thrown.
I want to test the wiring on this module, which needs to work with
my club's DCC system, but do not have access to a DCC system of my
own.
Using just DC, could I thoroughly test the system by operating an
engine with the DC electrical system connected only to the wires,
and then only to the rails during two separate tests?
