Kevin Hodges Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Hi all, I am putting together a small DCC layout and was wondering what decoder would best suit ? I have heard of some overheating issues (and finding one small enough to fit.) Any recommendations please ? Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Well I used a 6 pin Zimo one, I think it was a MX617. This is my personal experience but I have found that a lot of decoders have a thermal issue. The Zimo definitely fits, I don't know about any thermal issues as I just tried it out on a small piece of track to make sure it worked properly.. The thing you get with a Zimo as opposed to a Hornby decoder is that it has been designed to drive larger motor currents, so the design should dissapate the heat better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Hodges Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Thanks Colin, I'll order one. Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westernwill Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 ColinWas that the direct fit or the wired version ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 It has to be the wired version as the "direct fit" is too long with the pins. With the wired version you can wrap it, so the wire sits at the bottom of the barrel and the decoder at the top. I am sure it shows you in the instructions or it might has been on this site. If you want to go mad they do a super small version at £34=00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westernwill Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Thanks for the info Colin. I will have a look at the Zimo's and decide which to fit to my Rocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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