Deem Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Hello I am doing various experiments and I find soldering onto PCB board is easy to control lights functions in DCC, either in Loco or DMU or EMU. I can see various sizes available or various types available but I would appreciate if I could be directed to correct or more suitable PCB board which I can use with 4 or 6 or 8 wires or resistor or diodes. Small enough to fit in OO gauge Loco's but easy enough to solder.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314221753392?var=612862134269Would something like this work?Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37lover Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Deem,Try searching for pcb breadboard on Ebay. I've used both the plain ones with strip connections and with individual holes; cut to suit whatever size needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 If it is for wiring in 8 pin decoders then this may be what you are looking for https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-Pin-Decoder-Socket-Hard-wire-Adaptor-DCC-8-Pin-NEM65-Socket-with-Solder-Tabs-/362971320026?chn=ps&norover=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=362971320026&targetid=1404115578853&device=t&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006684&campaignid=17218284410&mkgroupid=142217514411&rlsatarget=pla-1404115578853&abcId=9300867&merchantid=6995734&gclid=Cj0KCQiAg_KbBhDLARIsANx7wAz48CmvC2VR3Sec2b_XrXaH55a16YRbtkCVYH0VwzipqJJ8LTePwi8aAl_GEALw_wcB&pageci=107575be-bc5f-4ff4-bfee-fe86e3fd0fc3&redirect=mobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Yes, I have a few of those and they are readily available. Trouble is they didn't fit the spaces I bought them for, but I'm sure they will come in handy somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Yes I would agree with you Brew Man try fitting that into the body of a loco. The thing that fascinates me is I used to work in electronics for an incredibly long time. When I started ordering a PCB with "plated thro holes" and double sided pcb was very expensive but now with modern techniques and getting them made in China they are incredibly cheap. So why is it all the boards I see have those horrible pads that enlarge the board by 50%, and why is it they very rarely have decent mounting holes. There was a guy in Gloucester that sold some really decent ones for not much more than a £1 on EBay, I bought a lot. Sadly he isn't selling them anymore. The latest version of PCB by Hornby is very good part number X9084T, double sided easy to solder to, the P version also looks reasonable although I have never used them. I found New Modellers seem to do the best ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deem Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Thanks all, really appreciate everyone's input.Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deem Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 I have found couple of PCB which I was looking to help me tidy and less messy in Loco.First item, slightly expensice and looks bigger in size,https://www.marks-trains.co.uk/shop/electrical/accessories/modeltech-dcc-led-resistor-bank/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9vmNst_E-wIVweDtCh0edAGnEAQYAiABEgKR0_D_BwESecond item is much smaller which means more difficult to manage,https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192653408416Even cheaper option,https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125401999882 Cost each £1.69.00 if bought 10 at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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