NCE Part 2, How to show track current for the NCE system

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8 жыл бұрын

This will not work if you have a SB5 unit. The SB5 unit disables this function.

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@SouthBrooklynRR 8 жыл бұрын

Joe you are the only person I know that actually read the instructions, it is a cool feature and thank you for sharing, I learned something today.

@aerobee58 8 жыл бұрын

You must be very happy with what this power cab can do . This is a great system to use.Thanks for showing the demonstration.

@PeterCPRail8748 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip Joe. I am eventually going with the power cap so it's going to be useful.

@tanzj 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I will now use this on my NCE system.

@jimmyat460 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe for that bit of information. I've had my Powercab for about 3 years and didn't know that. I'm gonna check that out.

@jimmyat460 8 жыл бұрын

+Joe G I tried that and it did not work for me. I'm plugged into a Smart Booster with 3 Dumb Boosters plugged into it. When I go to that option on the cab, It doesn't offer me the option to change the clock. Maybe that option is only available with the smaller unit that you have. I'm running four 5 amp units.

@jimmyat460 8 жыл бұрын

+Joe G Yes. My Power cab is plugged directly into the Smart Booster and I do think that changes things. I use the starter 2 amp system for my program track and you do get a different readout on the cab when plugged into that.

@jimmyat460 8 жыл бұрын

+Joe G I just went and plugged into the panel like you did and it worked just as you said. When I plugged back into the booster, I got different options. BUT, keep up the good work and I can't wait until you move on to the JMRI and do an instructional video on that. I've not been able to make that work correctly. (Watched several videos)

@ethermation 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video Joe. I am hoping to get an NCE Powercab as my next major purchase so this video will no doubt prove useful in future. Thanks for sharing. Ross

@trainroomgary 8 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

@danielmarso7242 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, had my NCE Power cab for six months and didn't know that.

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 5 жыл бұрын

I love this feature, I have it turned on all the time.Im glad you found this video helpful

@willparsons32 4 жыл бұрын

That definitely is a good "tool" that the NCE Power Cab has. I think it's important to know where you stand during the pull of 12+ cars going up an inclement on your layout so you don't burn out your DCC System's internal components. Good to know this sorta stuff! Thanks!!

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 4 жыл бұрын

That is very true, I like knowing what amount of current is being used at any given time.

@donaldmoore8920 7 жыл бұрын

Very informative since I am going to be getting the power cab 2 here very soon

@ScottDowneywoundedbear 8 жыл бұрын

Now I didn't know that feature was there. I really didn't read the manual. I have no use for the clock but the amp ready would be nice. Still teaching me new things. Keep the education coming. I may learn how to run a railroad yet.Scott

@csxmad 8 жыл бұрын

Joe good information cheers Robert

@CarmineRC 7 жыл бұрын

AWESOME tip Joe! I honestly didn't know that. That would make a great troubleshooting tool. Shame it won't work with my SB5, but good to know. And your daughter is adorable as always!

@CarmineRC 7 жыл бұрын

+Joe G If I figure out something, I'll let you know.

@davidallen6333 8 жыл бұрын

Very interesting Joe !

@davidallen6333 8 жыл бұрын

***** That is awesome !

@modelrailer 7 жыл бұрын

I dont know how i missed this. Very cool man. Thats the system im going to get.

@modelrailer 7 жыл бұрын

***** Yes it does

@danielbrewer7021 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video Joe! The doohicky is Digikey Part#: ED1960-ND and it's called a 2 position screw thread Terminal Block (3.81MM) $2 Cheers!

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 6 жыл бұрын

awesome, thank you for watching and commenting!

@darklord0568 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Well done. Subscribed!

@JawTooth 8 жыл бұрын

That is very interesting. One of these days I'm going to update my layout. I hope anyway

@akr3985fan 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Quick Reply.. I just recently got a KATO N SDP40F Santa Fe # 5250 with Lok-Sound it's. Fun Running that Little Dude with Sound my first DCC sound Engine I've Got 4 other KATO Non sound DCC Engines there Fun to Watch but those sound Engines changes the fun Ball Game entirely.. Some Day I hope to convert many of my KATO's to sound or at least DCC.. I have a Big oval Track an inner & outer Route the inner most Route I run DC only on my outer Route I run DCC the Track I use is KATO's Unitrack..

@dacuzzz 8 жыл бұрын

hi Joe... awesome vid.. i don't know if my Digitrax system has that feature i'll have to check... thanks for sharing.. vinny

@DGModelworks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Joe!

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 3 жыл бұрын

It was an awesome trick I found. Who am I kidding, I made this video so I'd be able to remember how to do it🤣🤣

@owell2 8 жыл бұрын

Very cool,Joe

@TractorMonkeywithJL 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. A reading of .06 amps would be 60 milliamps. A reading of .6 would be 600 milliamps and a reading of 6.00 would be six amps. I believe the power cab is only rated at 2 amps total.

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is rated for 2 amps. I have a ways to go. but it's a small layout too.

@csxbaltimoresubdivision7746 6 жыл бұрын

great video, thanks for sharing....

@nibblet-zv1uk 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful! Thankyou . Just one thing though, you said ......'6amps' ........unless I read the display wrong, that was Zero point zero 6 of an amp ......!

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 3 жыл бұрын

ahh, yes. Thats true. Thanks for looking out!

@leonaddison9823 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful.Thanks bud.

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 5 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad it was informative for you

@1DesertPirate 6 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks for the video. You mentioned having LEDs in your switches. Are you using them on a control board or out on the track next to the turnouts?

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 6 жыл бұрын

1DesertPirate I put them next to turnouts do the "engineer" knows what way the switch is thrown. I have a video that goes over how to do it.

@AbelG8781 4 жыл бұрын

Joe thanks for the info but I'm very curious what you're opinion is on that superelevated curve you have. Had any issues with it? I bet it looks really realistic!

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 4 жыл бұрын

I have had some issues with it, but you have to adjust the transition from flat to elevated so its very smooth

@sparky107107 8 жыл бұрын

that was simple enough to do ,, can you do a video on consisting locos together , when I do it with my nce I put 2 locos together but then they don't work as single units till I reprogram it

@rjl110919581 6 жыл бұрын

THANK VIDEO AS SHOW WHAT CAN DO WITH YR NEC UNIT

@FishplateFilms 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work Joe! I'll have to see if this works on a Pro Cab? I could always read the book ..LOL Cheers Gregg.

@FishplateFilms 6 жыл бұрын

I'll see if my ProCab has it but I think it is unique to the Power Cab? Cheers Gregg.

@juanmanuelvelazquezfernand8765 Жыл бұрын

great video, and thks for share de knowledge, interesting… do you have something to MTH??

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey Жыл бұрын

No, I do not.

@ericb.davenport9762 6 ай бұрын

This is wonderful information. Can you please tell me what is a good amp number is when running one loco, or under normal conditions? What is a high or dangerous number that I should be careful of? If you could help me with I appreciate it. Eric

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 5 ай бұрын

If I remember correctly each engine should pull about .25 amp. 2 amps or more is not good for any engines or decoders. Hopefully this helps.

@hclawson5431 4 жыл бұрын

FYI .... I believe the reason for a jump to 0.06 amps is due to the fact that re and green light mixed together produces yellow light ... ta da ! ..... in other words a doubling of the amperage. CNR1950's buff.

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that can be, it makes sense.

@akr3985fan 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video.. Sir.. I assume to switch Back to the Original setting or to bring back the Clock you go up through step 6 To ( Set Cab Parameters) click enter Then Press 1 To restore the Clock.. Would that correct Sir.. Thanks again. for making the Video..

@additudeobx 2 жыл бұрын

There is a huge difference between .06 amp and 6 amp. LEDS draw 10-20 ma, that's milli-amp, milli is 1,000/of or 20/1000th of an amp, .06amp is 6/100th of an amp.

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 2 жыл бұрын

This is very true

@TourDriverSean Жыл бұрын

Is that an Aerodynic on the wall?

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey Жыл бұрын

Yes I actually have two bar lights and two single rotators

@TourDriverSean Жыл бұрын

@@JoeG-firehousewhiskey knew it lol. I have a bunch of lights, over 400 last count. I cam spot them a mile away

@JoeG-firehousewhiskey Жыл бұрын

@@TourDriverSean wow 😲. My wife told me I had to stop at 4 😆. I wanted to hook them up so they would turn on when the garage door opens 😂. Shed have a fit