Many thanks for the info. on how to get my conventional engines and command engines both to operate on variable 1 wires!!!
QUESTION: Can the two fixed channels on DCS be made variable?????????????????
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Not directly. Only way would be to feed them from Z4000 which is controlled by Z4k receiver, which is controllable by a DCS remote.
John C,
RJR is correct and it works very very well also. The Z4K with the side receiver opens up some way cool running options, this is detailed in Barry's DCS O Gauge Companion. I have a side receiver on both my Z4K's.
PCRR/Dave
We made our fixed channels into variable channels by running all the power from our ZW-C with 4 bricks through the TIU. We dial up the voltage from the bricks with the Cab1/2 so the TIU only outputs whatever voltage you put in. Works the same, but of course you have to power the TIU with an aux power supply.
Laidoffsick,
Great way to run a DCS/TMCC layout if you are powering with the Bricks!
PCRR/Dave
You can also power DCS locos/units with a TPC 300/400 in conventional mode. There is a programming sequence and instruction for the keys on a handheld Cab 1 controller.
