DCC Impulses Column - 5
Now every SoundCar will react to whatever DCC commands
it is programmed to understand: speed, functions, etc.
Yes, you can remap the F8 enable within each SoundCar
decoder, if you so desire.
Say you get to the ice house and set out a string of reefers
for icing. When you spot the cars, wave the magnet over
the decoder-equipped ones. You will get the sound of a
hand brake being tied down, and the car will stop respond-
ing to the loco’s address.
CurrentKeeper support
Most easily achievable power pickup methods will only have 2
or 3 wheel contacts per rail. In the real world, the result will be
erratic operation in the real world. So, here comes SoundTraxx’
energy storage module, the CurrentKeeper.
4. SoundTraxx CurrentKeeper energy storage module.
SoundTraxx photo.
4
