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Beginner-Friendly Power Pack That Works with Future DCC Plans
Kevin asks:
“I’m still using DC right now, but I plan to switch to DCC eventually and maybe use a handheld throttle setup. I need a good, affordable power pack that works now but won’t be a dead-end later. Any recommendations?”
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Try DCC-EX ++, put together with a few Arduino components and linked in with JMRI software on your laptop or Raspberry Pie. There are great YouTube videos on the subject. As far as hands free, this setup allows for controlling your trains using a tablet or smartphone
NCE has the Powercab that’s expandable with their SB5 booster. You will be limited to the 7ft cable on the powercab handheld until you upgrade by adding the booster. At that point, you’ll be able to unplug and walk around. I went with this setup because a majority of my local club use NCE. I didn’t look at any others.