[MickD]

I am installing decoders in my kit built loco's .I have the Peco booklet DCC Decoder installation,also my decoder manual and according to the Peco illustration on page 2 the red wire goes to the left hand pick-up(although it does not state which is front or rear) the TCS manual states The red goes to the right hand pick-up or engineers side(left or right?facing to the front or rear?).
Could someone please explain in plain english.if i am stood at the rear of the train facing foreward which pick-up the red wire goes to.I have wired one in according to the Peco Illustration i.e.facing foreward red to left black to right and everything works alright, but am wondering if this is the wrong way round.
any help much appreciated.
MickD.

 

[MickD]

Lisa,
Thanks for the reply,I will alter the one I have already done.
Many Thanks.
MickD.

 

[MickD]

sprogman,
The reason i asked about wiring was because the loco's are kit built so the wires to the motor are not forced to be in the positions you state (i wired them using what was available, not necessarily red and black).In DC it didnt matter as if the loco went the opposite way to a bought one, just swap wires or turn the motor.
I assumed with dcc that the correct wiring was essential,but it seems if red and black are for track and orange and grey are to the motor it doesnt matter which track red and black go to,and orange and grey can go to either motor terminal?
It's just a matter of doing it the same way as everyone else???.
Sorry if this rambles on a bit and seems a bit thick but it was the first decoder I had hard wired (had to pick a Bachmann V2 with split chassis didnt I)
Anyway thanks for the replies.
MickD

 

[MickD]

sprogman,
What on earth is asymetric braking??
MickD

 

[MickD]

John,
Thanks for the explanation,(though not a lot wiser now)!
If anybody can help with another problem I would be very grateful.
I have chipped a Bachmann Standard Class 5 with a TCS MC2 decoder,but even on the 1st speed step it sets of at a brisk pace, Is there any way of slowing it down with the CV settings?As it is at the moment, the only setting I have made is the long address.I use the NCE Power Pro and all other chipped Locos really crawl along.I did have another problem with a Bachmann K3 which set off like a bullet, but after removing the suppressor it has cured the problem,Ihave also removed the suppressor from the Class 5 but It has made no difference.
Any explanation much appreciated,many thanks.
MickD

 

[MickD]

Doug,
I have tried CV2 set to 2,and it it still goes to fast for 1st speed step,have also left it at 0 as suggested in instruction sheet this says to leave it at 0 because start volts have been superseded by dither. Any other tips gratefully received. thanks in advance.
MickD.

 

[MickD]

Doug,
I have the NCE Power Pro, though i dont think it is anything to do with the system as all other locos really crawl along.After fitting decoders and before setting any CVs on 128 speed step some need up to step 20 before any movement can be seen.
MickD

 

[MickD]

Doug,
Sorry I haven't replied before (working away from Home).
Tried another MC2 and it work's perfectly.Don't know why I didn't think of doing it!.
MickD