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Post by slowfreight on Dec 18, 2021 11:55:40 GMT -8
I have a few Proto GP7s, and I'm trying to standardize on ESU decoders for my better models. The Proto GP7 has a great harness built in for adding a Digitrax decoder.  ESU seems to do 8-pin and 21-pin. What's the best way to get 9-pin functionality from ESU? |
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Post by ncrc5315 on Dec 18, 2021 16:04:42 GMT -8
Personally, I would pull out the factory PCB board, and install a Decoder Buddy. Then the 21 pin ESU goes right in.
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Post by riogrande on Dec 18, 2021 22:58:22 GMT -8
Is that the latest Walther's Proto GP9s?
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Post by Christian on Dec 19, 2021 1:37:59 GMT -8
Is that the latest Walther's Proto GP9s? If it is the latest (the connector in the photo seems to be the latest 21 pin,) then LOCsound is plug and go. |
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Post by riogrande on Dec 19, 2021 5:29:49 GMT -8
I bought some extra Lokpilot 5 decoders from Scale trains before they went out of stock. They are 21 pin. I bought 3 recent Walther's Proto GP9s. One had factory sound but the other two are DCC ready.
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Post by Gino Damen on Dec 19, 2021 13:08:05 GMT -8
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Post by slowfreight on Dec 19, 2021 14:03:39 GMT -8
Is that the latest Walther's Proto GP9s? If it is the latest (the connector in the photo seems to be the latest 21 pin,) then LOCsound is plug and go. No, it's from about 2009. |
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Post by nebrzephyr on Dec 20, 2021 7:16:31 GMT -8
From the photo I assume this is a Walthers release. I don't recall LifeLike releases rver having a 9pin JST connector. Am I thinking correctly?
Bob
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Post by slowfreight on Dec 20, 2021 8:51:54 GMT -8
From the photo I assume this is a Walthers release. I don't recall LifeLike releases rver having a 9pin JST connector. Am I thinking correctly? Bob Yes. Revised Walthers Proto, late 2000s. |
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