Proto2000 SD7 Loksound V5 Decoder install

[@nicksanto882]

Excellent demonstration! Thank You for sharing! I appreciate the accolades too! Nick

[@SoloContracting]

Thanks Nick. I have several more videos I'll be posting with the Decoder Buddy. Look for them in the coming weeks.

[@jameshill7065]

AWESOME video!!! I admire the way you dress the wires. THANKS for the inspiration.

[@SoloContracting]

Thanks for watching.

[@johnmason3414]

Those pre wired led’s I assume have a certain size resister correct and can be used for dc also? Nice work! Like to see you do a video on a proto 2000 sd60. keep videos coming

[@SoloContracting]

I use resistors from 470 to 2200 ohms. Yes, they can be used for DC. Thanks for watching.

[@cameronthehedgehog261yt]

How do you program the sounds do you need like a computer to put the sounds you wanted or its something else because I have a Proto 2000 SD7 of Milwaukee Road and I’m curious about how to program the right sounds for the SD7

[@SoloContracting]

You will need a computer and a ESU Lokprogrammer 53451 to load sounds on the decoder.

[@cameronthehedgehog261yt]

@@SoloContracting OK thank you that was really helpful

[@Kevin-ev7hw]

Wash your new Solder joints off with alcohol because over time the Flux residue is corrosive and will give you a solder failure, Get yourself some acid Brushes and cut the bristles a 1/4 inch from the ferrel of the brush for a good cleaning brush.

[@ryanmoon3850]

Brilliant!

[@jasonpeachrick2037]

Very, very helpful. Just bought a P2K SD7 (EMD 990, now SP 1518; the first SD7) and would like to do an identical installation. Two questions: 1. What solder do you use? 2. What gauge wire did you use for lengthening the pickup leads? Edit: Saw you already answered what kind of flux you use.

[@SoloContracting]

KESTER SOLDER 24-6040-0027 Wire Solder, 0.031"Dia., Pack of (1),32117 a.co/hCgEhB8 100 ml. (2x50ml) KESTER 186 Soldering Solder Liquid Flux Reflow NO CLEAN ROSIN FLUX a.co/4OEdrgQ store.sbs4dcc.com/ESU5194436AWGDecoderWire-10m-Orange.aspx

[@jasonpeachrick2037]

@@SoloContracting Much appreciated. Your work is top notch.

[@Riogrande6400]

Hi I am adding the full Southern Pacific light upgrade I'm wondering where I connect the light wires to the decoder buddy

[@phaloxx]

If no one told you, that’s Not a non turbo’d 567. Sounded like a gp20-ish

[@johnarthur6302]

Hi- enjoyed the video! Just wondering - what type of flux are you using here?

[@SoloContracting]

Thanks for watching. I use Kesters 186 flux. I get it from eBay.

[@markmatteo2417]

Where did you get those tweezers?

[@SoloContracting]

FIBER GRIP TWEEZERS THIRD HAND TYPE TWEEZER STAND UP FRAME BASE CROSSLOCK SET-2 (E5) www.amazon.com/dp/B00WIX0RFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GWlsEbP4DBT5M

[@dennisllewellyn7885]

Nice work but that's not the correct sound file.