In this episode of DCC Programming, hosts Dana Kawala and Ben Lake walk through the steps required to turn your smart phone into a wireless DCC throttle. The guys use MR’s MR&T HO scale layout to demonstrate the essential components, connections, and JMRI DecoderPro (WiThrottle) setup. You’ll even get to see how universal consisting works […]
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DCC Programming: episode 15 – Introduction to JMRI
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), […]
DCC Programming: episode 15 – Introduction to JMRI
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 […]
DCC Programming: episode 14 – DCC Decoder Testers
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 […]
DCC Programming: episode 14 – DCC Decoder Testers
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 […]
Olympia Logging Series: Part 32 – Installing a DCC system
MRVP’s David Popp takes a casual approach to installing a Digital Command Control (DCC) system on our Olympia Logging Co. display-style layout. Follow along as David guides you from opening the NCE starter system box to adding a wiring bus to watching trains run on the On30 layout! […]
Olympia Logging Series: Part 32 – Installing a DCC system
MRVP’s David Popp takes a casual approach to installing a Digital Command Control (DCC) system on our Olympia Logging Co. display-style layout. Follow along as David guides you from opening the NCE starter system box to adding a wiring bus to watching trains run on the On30 layout! […]
DCC Programming: episode 12 – Lighting effects
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 […]
DCC Programming: episode 12 – Lighting effects
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 […]
DCC Programming: episode 9 – Demystifying 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 […]
DCC Programming: episode 9 – Demystifying 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 […]
DCC Programming: episode 4 – locomotive speed matching
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR Senior Editor Dana Kawala walks you through the programming steps he uses to make multiple DCC-equipped locomotives operate as close to the same speed as possible. […]