Precision Craft Y6b and Digitrax problem

[NW Modeling List]

Hmmmmm...

I would like to replace the LEDs with some of my Grain-of-Dust bulbs  
and MV lenses. (making assumption LED's gone)
I've just got back into 'operational' model railroading as a hobby,  
but in '04(when I left the hobby)
I was just getting used to DCC.

I am a good engine mechanic and I've already snooped the Y6b.  I'm  
more puzzled about the "Function Outputs!!"


Mark Lindsey
Stuck in th 1930's


On Mar 10, 2008, at 6:28 PM, Mark Lindsey wrote:

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Subject: Re: Precision Craft Y6b and Digitrax problem

Did you use voltage dropping resistors in series with each LED ?

If not - your LEDs are most likely now blown.  Not a fun replacing  
those.....

As noted in item 5 on page 3 of the instructions
(http://www.digitrax.com/ftp/dh163d.pdf)
" See the Digitrax Decoder Manual for full details....."

Nigel


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From:    NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
To:      NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
Subject: Precision Craft Y6b and Digitrax problem
Date:    Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:41:23 +0000

 > I have a Precision Craft Y6b.  Came w/out decoder.  I installed a
 > Digitrax DH163.  All seems OK except...no lights.  What did I miss?
 > I also have a Bachmann Spectrum J.  I installed a Soundtraxx decoder,
 > speaker etc.  THAT works fine too...except for the lights.
 > Both engines use LED's and I wonder if THAT is the problem.
 >
 >
 >
 > Mark Lindsey
 > Stuck in th 1930's
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