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Post by BEDT26 on Nov 6, 2022 9:24:35 GMT -8
Hi guys, I just purchased an Atlas silver series HO scale HH660 and would like to install a Loksound decoder. I couldn't find any information on ESU's website.Is there a Loksound decoder I can plug or swap the P.C. board for the HH660 ? Any help would be appreciated.
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Post by edwardsutorik on Nov 6, 2022 10:35:46 GMT -8
TCS has an excellent "tutorial" on installing THEIR sound decoder into this loco: tcsdcc.com/installation/ho-scale/1135From what I can see, it looks like you could fit: www.esu.eu/en/products/loksound/loksound-5-dcc-direct-with-integrated-powerpack/This will give you keep-alive, which I think you really need for this loco. I believe it will just clip down on the two projections at the motor ends. I also believe it will fit. My "belief" may not translate to your "reality". So do your due dilligence. The proper sound file for this loco would be S0589. I was just on the ESU website, and I listened to it--sounds great! I recommend getting it pre-loaded. I know Litchfield Station will do that. Scale Sound Systems makes a speaker for it: ALMA-H600-RC1 They also have some thoughts on decoder installation. And there's a video. I've done one install of their speaker, so far. I am very impressed, and recommend using it. Oh, yeah. Be sure to cram in lead anywhere there's a void! Further comment: It looks like the SSS speaker and the keep-alive capacitors on the Loksound board might, uh, overlap. I think I'd prefer to keep those capacitors, and maybe modify the speaker. Maybe cut off the inner end and glue on a new one. Alternately SSS sells generic speaker enclosures--one of those would likely work. Happily, at $17, it's a relatively cheap experiment. When I ordered mine, I bought three variations just to save on the freight cost--something I recommend. Ed |
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Post by nsc39d8 on Nov 6, 2022 17:36:11 GMT -8
I would use the ESU 58420 which would plug straight into the Atlas board. You would not have a keep alive but I
am sure one could be wired to the ESU decoder.
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Post by ncrc5315 on Nov 6, 2022 17:53:00 GMT -8
Personally, what I like to do, is remove the factory board, put in a Decoder Buddy, then use a 21 pin ESu decoder. The latest version of decoder buddy, has solder pads for the three wire ESu keep alive. Even if the factory board has a 21 pin socket, I still use a decoder buddy, as it allows me to completely remove the shell, without having to un-wire any lights. Just a thought.
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Post by edwardsutorik on Nov 6, 2022 20:24:37 GMT -8
I lean towards the Loksound Direct because I think it takes up less room.
Any room that remains can be filled with lead.
Perhaps even smaller would be a hard-wired Loksound Micro. With that one, you could definitely drop in the SSS speaker enclosure plus the smaller Loksound Power Pack.
And the lead. Don't forget the lead!
Ed
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Post by nsc39d8 on Nov 7, 2022 17:30:33 GMT -8
Personally, what I like to do, is remove the factory board, put in a Decoder Buddy, then use a 21 pin ESu decoder. The latest version of decoder buddy, has solder pads for the three wire ESu keep alive. Even if the factory board has a 21 pin socket, I still use a decoder buddy, as it allows me to completely remove the shell, without having to un-wire any lights. Just a thought. There are pictures on the Scale Sounds systems site for this type install! |
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