#Trains and things
placid copper
I'm wanting to diy a control box from scratch and am getting overwhelmed. Need some advice and guidance if you can
limpid relic
You might want to consider DCC. See https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Command_Control. There are some DIY projects using Arduino such as https://dcc-ex.com/.
If you want to go with a DC throttle, you can find several YouTube videos if you search "dc throttle for model trains"
placid copper
I'd like to but I don't think my engine can run dcc
placid copper
Honestly l, whenever I search for the engine, I get sales listings
limpid relic
You can add a DCC board to almost any engine.
placid copper
Does it wire in or manually move controls?
limpid relic
Some decoders just plug-in. Others require wiring. Digitrax has a webpage where you can put in your engine. https://www.digitrax.com/products/engine-matrix/decoder/
If you are just running a single engine, just use DC. But if you want several DCC is the way to go.
limpid relic
This is a good resource for DCC In general- https://www.wiringfordcc.com/
placid copper
Right now it's just a single 8302 lionel southern, so DC is probably good right now. I also don't have that much track, nor space for track
limpid relic
This seems like a good article and video although I have not built this. https://steamtraininfo.com/model-train-control/homemade-power-supply
placid copper
I saw that one. Looking to do more scratch build. I think I found a couple but research is honestly my weakest skill
Low on funds and buying bulk and fabricating my own parts is cheaper for me
