A Curly Cable for the NCE PowerCab

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2 жыл бұрын

If you've ever wanted to change your flat cable for a curly cable, but wondered which one to get, then this video will show you which one to get.

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@paulmacey9084 Ай бұрын

I think I have a problem with my nce hand set when I got a new loco put it on the track and went through the normal program and it just read CON???? and no go is there some thing wrong with my hand set

@grahampartridge9335 2 жыл бұрын

I got one of those when i got my powercab but its far to short and if you put the handset down you have to be careful it doesn't cause it to shoot off like a bit of elastic .

@MessingaboutwithModels 2 жыл бұрын

It is when its new - it gradually loosens up and becomes very useful.

@frankwebb2030 Жыл бұрын

I prefer the curly cables on things. Just need to stretch this one out a bit by the looks of it.

@MessingaboutwithModels Жыл бұрын

It is a bit short, I'll grant you.

@kellyparkstone3520 2 жыл бұрын

It's just a RJ12 straight wired cable, available on most electronics sites in various colours, but get a decent one.

@MessingaboutwithModels 2 жыл бұрын

It needs to be of the right grade and shielding, because it carries an electrical load, which most RJ12 cables arnt designed to do.

@SuttonModelRail 2 жыл бұрын

Does this cable have the heavier wire that NCE state is used for the Power Cab?

@MessingaboutwithModels 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, its specifically designed to work with the PowerCab, unlike other curly cables, which may have the right wires, but arnt of the required standard to carry the power.

@howardpomfret2950 2 жыл бұрын

Question. I've recently acquired a NCE power cab. I've programmed my locos on a separate track which was fine and they worked on that track but when I switched them to the layout it doesn't seem that any commands are going to the locos. I've tested the track and it does have power. Is there something I should have done on the cab??

@MessingaboutwithModels 2 жыл бұрын

No, there isnt anything you ought to do. What you could do is remove all your locos but one, and then treat your layout like a giant programming track. Read back the CVs, to test the communication with the loco.

@howardpomfret2950 2 жыл бұрын

@@MessingaboutwithModels I've noticed that there is no draw of power on the power cab register

@timstrainvideos142 2 жыл бұрын

i need a longer cable really. can you buy longer versions do you know?

@MessingaboutwithModels 2 жыл бұрын

It stretches out to about 2 metres in length. I dont think they sell another one, but you'd probably have another panel if your layout was that large.

@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC 2 жыл бұрын

Use two with a RJ45 coupler.

@timstrainvideos142 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC thanks i'll try it out

@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC 2 жыл бұрын

@@timstrainvideos142 Actually those are RJ12 connectors I think. Sorry I was at work (IT) and was thinking PC. LOL

@timstrainvideos142 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC no worries thanks i'll get rj12 coupler cheers tim