gragrahadea Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 hi,everone ,can anybody tell me how to fit a hattons sond decoder into a hornby r 3320 golden eagle loco dcc ready please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Have a look at Service Sheet HSS 350, shows how the decoder and speaker fit into the tender........HB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Don't forget that the Loksound Sound Decoders Hattons sell are typically blank. They will need to have the sounds loaded (blown) onto the chip by a specialist company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37lover Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Gents,Does a loco that is dcc ready mean it is suitable for a sound decoder, or will it require modification for the speaker connections. Generally I thought a "dcc ready" was fitted either with an 8 pin or 21 pin socket but obviously if it doesn't originally have a speaker then why would there be connections provided. I don't want to put the OP off but if he hasn't experienced fitting ordinary decoders it might be a leap too far to start with a sound version. Several places offer a fitting service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 @37lover..........the speaker is already prewired onto the decoder so it's only a matter of fitting the speaker in a suitable position.........some tenders already have a pre-moulded position.....HB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37lover Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Howbiman,Cheers, clear now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Fitting a sound decoder is often a tricky job, not many locos, even if they are DCC ready, have space for a sound decoder and speaker. Quite often it's hard enough to find room even to fit a standard decoder. If you aren't familiar with fitting decoders, leave sound decoders to the experts until you have gained some experience with ordinary decoders. Sound decoders are too expensive to make mistakes with, ordinary decoders are much cheaper but it still hurts your piggy bank when you accidentally destroy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Even more fun when the loco is 8 pin and the decoder is 21 and/or vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I agree with Rog (RJ) - I have a Class 205 Thumper DCC Ready - I bought the correct sound decoder, and attempted to fit it myself, but chickened out. The supplier of both loco and decoder, fitted it and charged me £9.50. Best £9.50 I've spent - no hassle and it sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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