ARE THESE DCC CHIPS A GAME CHANGER ?? LAIS DCC REVIEW @ STOCKTON JUNCTION

A review of lais dcc 8 pin dcc decoder with stay alive + 21 pin dcc decoders + 21 pin to 8 pin convertors
full installation and test with price comparison
www.ebay.co.uk/str/blwtechnic...

[@theeventhorizon-valebridge9512]

I concur. I've used BLW provided Lais decoders for a few years now and the service and products are excellent. Program the decoder before attaching the stayalive. BTW, don't twist the wires together when soldering, it creates a weak spot that can break in the future. Instead tin both straight wires, put them side by side (ends on overlapping) then solder. Regards Julian

[@stocktonjunction]

Thanks for that advice. It's obvious now u mention it as the programming track is lower voltage and the stay alive is trying to take all the current hence causing the issue... lesson learned lol 😆

[@SDR702]

Lais chips are good. I have used them for many years and they are excellent value for money. Great review on them, and a shout out to Brian at BLW Technical Services. Thanks for sharing.

[@stocktonjunction]

Yes I've found them to be good and still no issues as of yet with any ive bought

[@newlynnrailway]

I use to buy them direct from lais in china, but the costs went up so theres was no saving over buying them from UK suppliers. I`ve used blw for them for about 3 years from Ebay, Some give them flack because they ripped the designs from other well known manufacturers, i`ve bought there 8 pin boards to DCC convert some old locos.

[@stocktonjunction]

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[@breintonjunction791]

They look pretty good and cheap will have a look when I get home next weekend cheers Al

[@stocktonjunction]

Your welcome they do seem to be very good especially the stay alive atb Daniel

[@breintonjunction791]

@@stocktonjunction thanks just ordered 3 6 function with stay alive £75.25 really cheap cheers Al

[@DugmerJunction]

Did you try changing the bog standard speaker out for the iPhone speaker to see if you get the same issue? Just remember it needs to be 8ohm for TTS 👍 also check the red and black wire connection to the chip itself as they can be faulty and have 💩 connections.

[@stocktonjunction]

Thanks for the tip on the wires. I will check. Changing the speaker over is on my to do list ...

[@gordonmcillroy455]

Have you seen Jenny Kirks recent video regarding chips? You might want to reconsider. Just saying.

[@stocktonjunction]

Ok just checked out the prices and more expensive than the ones I looked at ..

[@gordonmcillroy455]

@@stocktonjunction Yes they are but if you watch Jenny's video she explains the shortcomings of the ones you are buying. Cheapest might not always be best.

[@stevemumford4991]

Are they still copying other manufacturer's IP?

[@stocktonjunction]

No idea.