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Folks,

Hi. There has been a lot of talk about not being able to add DCC signal, to a track running TMCC or DCS. But, could you put a fixed voltage (set min max volts appropriately) on a variable DCS output, and use a DCC base station, to send the control signal? Why? Because I have the output available and I can build a DCC++ base station, for under $100 and be able to put sound and control in otherwise analog locos. (motor design, shell space, flat out conversion cost, is the reason I'm not just going DCS, in these locos)

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No offense taken. I'm working this through and have more poorly thought out purchases, than I can count. Having thought more, I guess I'm hoping I can use a Z1000 or Z500 as the power supply, for a DCC base station. There is no need to include DCS, at all. I'm just used to wiring the loop I use for LionChief locos, through DCS as a means of being able to shut the whole system down, at once. 

Last edited by Marty R

Okay. I understand. I see no reason why you can't use a Z1000 or a Z500 to power a DCC base station with the exception that you will be limited on the amount of amperage you get out of it. My NCE DCC system accepts any AC power source. I used to use a PW ZW but last year I bought the 10 Amp NCE power supply that is designed for O scale. 

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