DCC Programming: episode 15 – Introduction to JMRI

Dana Kawala and Ben Lake demonstrating JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface).

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   DCC Programming host Dana Kawala launches Season Two of the hands-on DCC demonstration series by introducing an all-new, next-level topic, along with a new co-host. Keeping the tech-talk to a minimum, Dana and MRVP’s Ben Lake explain JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface), […]

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DCC Programming: episode 15 – Introduction to JMRI

Dana Kawala and Ben Lake demonstrating JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface).

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page DCC Programming host Dana Kawala launches Season Two of the hands-on DCC demonstration series by introducing an all-new, next-level topic, along with a new co-host. Keeping the tech-talk to a minimum, Dana and MRVP’s Ben Lake explain JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface), before […]

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DCC Programming: episode 14 – DCC Decoder Testers

Dana Kawala installing a DCC decoder.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page DCC Programming host Dana Kawala talks a bit about testing DCC decoders before you install one into a model railroad locomotive. Dana first explains why that’s a good practice to follow, and then he demonstrates a number of handy decoder testers that make […]

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DCC Programming: episode 14 – DCC Decoder Testers

Dana Kawala installing a DCC decoder.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   DCC Programming host Dana Kawala talks a bit about testing DCC decoders before you install one into a model railroad locomotive. Dana first explains why that’s a good practice to follow, and then he demonstrates a number of handy decoder testers that […]

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DCC Programming: episode 12 – Lighting effects

Basic prototypical lighting.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this episode of DCC Programming, host Dana Kawala shows how programming lighting effects into your DCC-equipped diesel locomotives can enhance their realistic appearance and prototypical operation. Dana demonstrates effects that can be used on a variety of diesels from a wide […]

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DCC Programming: episode 12 – Lighting effects

Basic prototypical lighting.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of DCC Programming, host Dana Kawala shows how programming lighting effects into your DCC-equipped diesel locomotives can enhance their realistic appearance and prototypical operation. Dana demonstrates effects that can be used on a variety of diesels from a wide range […]

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DCC Programming: episode 9 – Demystifying CV 29

Dana Kawala working on CV 29.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this episode of MRVP’s DCC Programming Series host Dana Kawala takes on CV 29, one of the most powerful (and often-feared) configuration variables in DCC. Dana methodically walks you through how to use CV 29 to control many of the basic […]

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DCC Programming: episode 9 – Demystifying CV 29

Dana Kawala working on CV 29.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of MRVP’s DCC Programming Series host Dana Kawala takes on CV 29, one of the most powerful (and often-feared) configuration variables in DCC. Dana methodically walks you through how to use CV 29 to control many of the basic functions […]

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