#35 Making a Model Loco Test Board (with Rolling Road, DCC Decoder Tester, LokProgrammer & SPROG)

Описание: Update: Due to popular demand, a PDF wiring diagram for the test board is now available here: https://tinyurl.com/loco-tester-rolli...

I've been doing an increasing number of DCC decoder installations and model locomotive repair jobs - both for myself and others - and setting up my tester and rolling road each and every time I needed them was becoming a bit tiresome (not to mention the rat's nest of cables).

So, I decided to put together a wee loco and decoder test board, with LokProgrammer, SPROG and off-board control integration (DCC and DC/Analogue). It also features a rolling road, using DCC Concepts rolling road modules and my own take on a means to permanently integrate them into a test set up.

This is only one way of approaching this and there other examples out there. I do recommend that you do something like this if you're intending to do a lot of decoder installation and maintenance - it saves a lot of time and hassle!

CORRECTION: In the video, I mention the acrylic/perspex sheet as being 6mm when it is actually 4mm. A thickness of 6mm is likely to be too thick and may interfere with the wheel flanges.

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You can buy some components for this how-to project via the links below. Buying via Amazon or eBay affiliate links means I get a (very) small donation and helps to support the channel:

DCC Concepts rolling road: https://ebay.to/3bfT63l
Red and black wire pack: https://amzn.to/2C1Infx
Green 2-pin terminal plugs/sockets: https://amzn.to/2PiVfiW
Peco straight track: https://amzn.to/2LGgPM7
A4 clear acrylic sheet (4mm thick): https://amzn.to/2Cae1Yk
M5x8mm black nylon spacer: https://amzn.to/2Pq7tX4
A4 plywood 12mm: https://ebay.to/31uVpLr
A4 plywood 3mm: https://amzn.to/2C03bE2
ESU decoder tester: https://ebay.to/2S13mVI
SPROG dcc module: http://www.sprog-dcc.co.uk
Green power panel-mount socket/plug (20pk): https://ebay.to/37WP0ey
Green power panel-mount socket/plug (2P / 3.81 Pitch): https://ebay.to/2v7Qe86
DC power socket: https://ebay.to/2v30jU6
DC power plug: https://ebay.to/2tvNu46
3 position, 2-pole switch: https://ebay.to/2SxKNaX

If you've got a 3D printer, you can download STL file for the 3D-designed parts for free and print yourself a copy:

Switch box/enclosure: https://skfb.ly/6B6Cy
SPROG3 cradle: https://skfb.ly/6B6DY

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Please note: If you choose to follow any of the steps or suggestions outlined in the video, you do so at your own risk and any damage or injury to yourself, your models, your equipment or others is your own responsibility.