Absolutely agree that kato are the best,nearly bullet-proof,always reliable, extremely long lasting
@DesignBuildExecute4 жыл бұрын
I have some pushing 15 years old at this point. With good care, still running strong. Thanks for watching!
@crazytrain82903 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100% on TCS decoders. I converted all my N scale diesels to TCS, because they are reliable and easy to program especially speed matching .
@andrewarmstrong75604 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! My anxiety about installing the decoders in my diesels has vastly decreased 😂
@DesignBuildExecute4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Good luck. You can do it!
@Rustyrailhead4 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by decreased.
@keithkamps774 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video but I do have to ask, what about the LED's?
@johngaydos40005 жыл бұрын
Very clear and concise instructions - Well done.
@ke4nyv5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@christianbaker3283 жыл бұрын
Thank you, straightforward because of you instructions. Thanks!
@frankmckay9055 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you Jason.
@willparsons324 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial, thank you kindly!!
@timpearson98702 жыл бұрын
Great video and help, thanks Jason.... I purchased two K1D4's on the strength of this, shame they don't pay you bud... Upgrading mine this weekend coming!!
@ke4nyv2 жыл бұрын
I am a TCS dealer through our company RPC Electronics, LLC. If you need anymore, please contact us and we can help you.
@indiananotch82045 жыл бұрын
Awsome job,helped me tremendously. Thanks
@ke4nyv5 жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks for watching!
@NitroStarGT Жыл бұрын
What width kapton tape did you use? 1/4" or 1/2"
@KevinElwood5 жыл бұрын
I took mine apart which already had DCC, and then put it back together. Now, the light will come on but it will not move. The only thing that seems different from your instruction is there is only a motor contact strip that goes under the DCC brass wings on one side. Is that how it is supposed to be or does there have to be two?
@davidmc1052 жыл бұрын
If only they were all this easy!
@marckeller93875 жыл бұрын
Jason, thanks so much, very informative. Do these decoders run with an ECos 50210 would you know?
@DesignBuildExecute4 жыл бұрын
I imagine they would, as long as the ECos adheres to the DCC standard.
@seanpacificrailroad37003 жыл бұрын
Great video I have the Union Pacific SP Heritage unit with the same decoder in it when I put the shell on it sounds like it’s shorting out I’ll take the shell off it runs fine put the shell back on the same problem sounds like it’s shorting out do you have any experience with anything like that please let me know thank you
@ke4nyv2 жыл бұрын
I have seen this and in a case like this, add some thin tape like kapton to the frame to better insulate it from the underside of the decoder.
@seanpacificrailroad37002 жыл бұрын
@@ke4nyv great thanks Jason
@rolandlawrence26546 жыл бұрын
Jason, I just finished watching your ditch light install. If you wanted to have the rear light, could you have used the light from the other decoder you removed? If not, how would or could you install a rear light? Thanks.
@ke4nyv6 жыл бұрын
The TCS decoder I installed has a rear LED already on-board, so there was no need to add anything further to maintain a rear LED that would light up in reverse.
@Rustyrailhead5 жыл бұрын
@@ke4nyv You made a good video here but the decoder you removed seemed to have a longer rear light bar bringing the light close to the shell in the back. The new decoder didn't look as close. Any less action form the new decoder.
@mauricethorne59125 жыл бұрын
Do I add Lok Sound to the tcs decoder or does it replace it? What is your opinion on the best way to add sound. Great video, thanks.
@DesignBuildExecute4 жыл бұрын
You would replace whatever is in the loco now with the LokSound board. The LokSound is DCC and sound in a single board. At this moment, the LokSound select micro is probably the best N scale option. I have a couple of theme here to install.
@si12volt14 жыл бұрын
just getting back into the hobby after 20 yrs was wondering if the TCS DCC boards are able to work with Digitrax EVOX Evolution Advanced Starter Set or is Digitrax exclusive to Digitrax when i was into the hobby didn't have the DCC ADDONS so its all new to me
@ke4nyv4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! All TCS decoders are compositable with the DCC standard. I am a TCS dealer and would be happy to help you obtain all of the decoders you need. Feel free to email me at sales@rpc-electronics.com
@davidgreenwood52095 жыл бұрын
david greenwood 9 minutes ago Hi there everyone, I just purchased a new Kato ICE 4 train and Kato decoder for it. when I installed the plug and play type decoder I programmed it using the intellibox2, however when I run it, it runs unevenly like it surges in speed the slows off then surges again. I haven't installed the accessory decoders for the change direction red and white lights yet as I am awaiting delivery could it be that is part of problem, was just wondering if anyone out there has encountered a problem like this.
@Wrathchildss2 жыл бұрын
What other types of tape can you use? Masking? I don’t have kapton tape and didn’t know I would need it. It said plug and play, it didn’t say plug and play with tape.
@ke4nyv2 жыл бұрын
If I didn't have Kapton, I would use clear cellophane tape or something similar. Masking might be a little thick for the job.
@tonykane88664 жыл бұрын
Is there a plug and play sound card the plugs right in that new card . If so where would i look
@ke4nyv4 жыл бұрын
This is not a sound decoder. Strictly motor and function control.
@benkempf2984 жыл бұрын
will this method work on a kato sd70mac that was made in 2004 ?
@ke4nyv4 жыл бұрын
I can't say for sure, but it's easy to open it up and look at the light board for comparison. I'm guessing it likely fits.
@benchlebeck76344 жыл бұрын
im very new to the technical aspect and I'm wondering on when I install the decoder how do I control it
@ke4nyv4 жыл бұрын
You need a DCC command station/system. I always recommend the NCE PowerCab for getting started. Low cost entry, fully capable of running several locomotives at one time and when it comes time to expand you can easily add on. No need to re-buy everything like you have to with many other manufacturers.
@ke4nyv4 жыл бұрын
You need a DCC command station/system. I always recommend the NCE PowerCab for getting started. Low cost entry, fully capable of running several locomotives at one time and when it comes time to expand you can easily add on. No need to re-buy everything like you have to with many other manufacturers.
@Rustyrailhead4 жыл бұрын
I see that the decoder you installed has no light function. No back or forward lights. .I s that something we give up with this decoder install.
@ke4nyv4 жыл бұрын
The decoder has SMT (surface mount) LED lights on both ends. You just can't see them easily in the video. Not giving anything up.
@sergioarroyoguerrero54343 жыл бұрын
Istalling the decoder to the Kato N scale BNSF SD70MAC . I gonna buy a Kato N scale BNSF SD70MAC , The Scooby Dum favorites engines . The Kato N scale BNSF SD70MAC is DC analoge .
@davebnsfnscale44335 жыл бұрын
Phosphor bronze motor contact tabs
@davidgreenwood52095 жыл бұрын
david greenwood 9 minutes ago Hi there everyone, I just purchased a new Kato ICE 4 train and Kato decoder for it. when I installed the plug and play type decoder I programmed it using the intellibox2, however when I run it, it runs unevenly like it surges in speed the slows off then surges again. I haven't installed the accessory decoders for the change direction red and white lights yet as I am awaiting delivery could it be that is part of problem, was just wondering if anyone out there has encountered a problem like this.