Comments on: Sound On DC Layout https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/08/sound-on-dc-layout.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sound-on-dc-layout Model railroads and model trains Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:30:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Bruce Woods https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/08/sound-on-dc-layout.html#comment-64109 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:30:16 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6733#comment-64109 In reply to Frank B.

It’s called Pulse Width modulation. Which is how DCC works, only it’s like the DC controller turned to full. The DCC (coded signals) is superimposed on that waveform. However I would remove the loco decoder and install a blanking plug if I was to run it on an Analogue (DC) system

]]> By: gregory david nicolson https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/08/sound-on-dc-layout.html#comment-63923 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:15:46 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6733#comment-63923 hi Gerry ,
try IDR wired to trigger mp3 pre-recorded free sounds, of what ever tain you are running

]]> By: Frank B https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/08/sound-on-dc-layout.html#comment-63906 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:19:17 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6733#comment-63906 In reply to Frank B.

BUT ! 
 Many modern DC controllers use PWM (Pulse Wave Modulation), which may cause problems with DCC decoders.

If you are running a DCC loco on a DC layout,  
 1) make sure the decoder is set for DC running, and  
 2) make sure your controller provides a smooth DC voltage.

]]> By: Gerry https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/08/sound-on-dc-layout.html#comment-63901 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 01:38:53 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6733#comment-63901 In reply to Nigel.

Thanks

]]> By: Nigel https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/08/sound-on-dc-layout.html#comment-63665 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:30:32 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6733#comment-63665 Gerry, take a look at this link:

ccgi.dcpmicro.plus.com/traintech/pdf_manuals/SFX_with_N_Gauge.pdf

It talks about modifying the Train Tech sound chips (whick work on DC) to fit in N gauge locomotives.

Good luck!

]]> By: Frank B https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/08/sound-on-dc-layout.html#comment-63652 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:11:26 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6733#comment-63652 Most DCC sound decoders can be set to run perfectly on DC with all the sounds from the loco working automatically.

]]> By: David Stokes https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/08/sound-on-dc-layout.html#comment-63645 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 03:20:46 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6733#comment-63645 If you can hear your engine from 5 feet away, the volume is too loud. Think about standing on a platform for real, when do you hear the approaching loco? from 100 metres away (300′), maybe even less. The horn is louder than the engine, but not much.
I might be an old fart, but I think sound is a subjective thing, and for me just audible is loud enough.

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