The sprog 2 is a usb dccdecoder programming device. By this, i mean, once a decoder has been properly installed in a locomotive, the locomotive can operate on any dcc system right then and there, without any need make any changes to the decoder programming. Beginners guide to command control and dcc national. There may be additional steps required to program a cv greater than 255. If you look for a locomotive or decoder that has an nmra conformance warrant, you can be assured that the product has been thoroughly tested for conformance to the dcc standard. Dcctrain for dcc digital command control dcc trains. Basic decoder programming august 8, 2017 dcc guy there are several very basic cvs configuration variables that you need to be aware of with dcc decoders. Some dcc systems may be limited by their software to cvs below 255. Programming of all nmra dcc, selectrix and loconet compliant locomotive, turnout and feedback decoders.
Xtrackcad is a great, free tool for designing your layout, developed by a group of model railroaders. The pair of terminals marked a on the motor shield is for the operations track, and the pair marked b is for the programming track. Sprog 2 dcc decoders programming via computer locgeek. Nce manufacturer of dcc electronics for model railroading. The crandic automated traffic system cats is a jmribased application by rodney black for controlling and operating a model railroad. Reading and writing of all decoder settings with a few mouse clicks. For a beginner, the best choice is to find a locomotive that has a decoder already installed. The next step is to choose either locomotives, or decoders. Operations mode programming lets you program cvs in dcc locomotives equipped with ops mode capable decoders while they are on the mainline. These include the short or primary address, the long or extended address, start voltage, acceleration and deceleration momentum, and cv29 also known as the master cv. Ops mode programming, also known as programming on the main lets you change the configuration of an individual decoder while the locomotive is on your railroad without having to move it to the programming track. Dcctrain for dcc digital command control dcc trains lenz. Dcctrain offers ideas and information for dcc trains.
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