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How To use LED Lights
HO enthusiast David asks:
“I have a Bachmann GP-9 that I removed the DCC board and replace it with a MRC emd567 decoder drop in sound board. I need to find out how to up the front light. Can anyone help me? This the first time I try this.”
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Hi David
You can change the head light for an LED the instructions that came with your decoder should cover this or you may need to to go to their webb site to get the information and the size of the resistor that would be required If the voltage to the head lamp is a constant 12 volts then you will need a 470 ohm resistor However the decoder may have a lower voltage line for the lights and may well be for LED’s