This is the third video in a mini-series looking at upgrades to an old Lima ringfield/pancake motor-driven Class 47 locomotive. This one is mainly about wiring up lighting to the decoder.
Due to the length of time that it takes to carry out all of the lighting modifications, the project has been split into two separate videos. In this second one, we complete the installation of the directional lighting, hook it all up to the DCC decoder and give it test run.
EDIT: Normally, I would solder the miniature lighting socket to the decoder and the plug to the body; this prevents the decoder shorting if the plug becomes detached. I meant to say in the video that I did it in reverse only due to it being a recycled socket.
The wiring diagram referred to in the video can be downloaded here: www.strathpefferjunction.com/dcc-decoder-wiring-diagrams-for-non-dcc-ready-locomotives
NB. This is a step-by-step video produced in response to subscriber requests. If you're not up for a long video looking at each part in detail, this isn't the video for you!
Items required for the modification work and installation are:
Miniature pre-wired surface-mount LEDs (4 x warm white, 2 x cold white & 4 x red)
Resistors (2.5K ohm & 10K ohm)
1mm dia. fibre optic
Miniature 3-in plug & socket
Paint stripper
Cyanoacrylate glue (Superglue)
Glue 'n Glaze glue
BlackTak
Kapton tape
Heat shrink
Hot air gun or cigarette lighter
Soldering iron, solder & liquid flux
Pin vice and drill bits
Various tools, including: jeweller's screwdrivers, small side cutters, wire strippers, modelling saw, an exacto knife and a cutting mat.
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5 окт 2024
