Too Tall Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Can this be done with this decoder, and if so where do I attach the stay alive wires too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 If there is a stay alive feature, it should say so in the Product Description on Gaugemaster's site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Henny Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 The DCC93 is a 2 function direct fit 6 pin decoder that does not have a wiring harness. Being 6 pin, means that the positive side of the bridge output is not extended externally off the PCB board.The DCC93 PCB is a tiny 10mm x 11mm and the bridge rectification components are SMD mounted (dimensions as stated on the GM website DCC93 datasheet).Although it is technically possible to add a 'stay alive' to virtually all decoders. The DCC93 is not IMO a really suitable candidate, due to its physical attributes i.e the tiny physical size and SMD component mounting. Even if you could identify the + & - outputs of the bridge to connect a stay alive capacitor to. The SMD (Surface Mounted Device) nature of the components is likely to lift off the PCB when an iron is applied to solder a wire and given the PCB is only 10mm x 11mm it is very unlikely that there is even space for the tip of even the smallest iron tip to attach a wire without bridging adjacent PCB pads and/or fatally damaging the decoder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share Posted August 2, 2023 Thanks guys , guess I need to use a different chip then ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Zen has an equivalent with a stay-alive connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 The Hornby HM7000 Decoder is a great choice in my view, with provision to add the Hornby Power Bank that is by a long way, the best stay alive system I have used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share Posted August 2, 2023 Yes, I was thinking I may as well use a BT decoder, If I am happy with the next18 one I have coming for the pacific. I was trying to avoid the body chopping required for the TT class 08 but as Hornby are intent on messing up their new system with lack of 6 pin chips for a year etc, it looks like I'll have no choice !At least I know it has been done and there is a video for it and more kissing_closed_eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 RDS and TT, I agree with both of you. I suggested Zen as it available now, unlike HM7000-8 and equivalent in size to the Ruby. And I’m seriously thinking of taking the Dremel to my 08 to give it BT and sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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