Bachmann DCC and Digitrax

HowardBiby Oct 22, 2008

  1. HowardBiby

    HowardBiby TrainBoard Supporter

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    Does anyone know why a Bachmann DCC equipped loco will not accept a program from a Digtrax system?
     
    HowardBiby, Oct 22, 2008
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  2. FriscoCharlie

    FriscoCharlie Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Moving to proper forum......
     
    FriscoCharlie, Oct 22, 2008
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  3. mfm_37

    mfm_37 TrainBoard Member

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    The only Bachman decoder I have is in my N scale Acela. I use Direct mode programming with my Zephyr and Empire builder systems. Direct mode bworks fine.

    Martin Myers
     
    mfm_37, Oct 23, 2008
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  4. JCater

    JCater TrainBoard Member

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    I use Prodigy and the Bachmann decoder works just fine...could be a defective decoder??
     
    JCater, Oct 23, 2008
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  5. CSX Robert

    CSX Robert TrainBoard Member

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    Some Lenz decoders do not draw enough current to be recognized by some command stations, and I have heard that some Bachmann decoders exhibit this same behavior. If that is the case, then connecting a 1k ohm resistor across the rail might help.
     
    CSX Robert, Oct 23, 2008
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  6. jeffrey-wimberly

    jeffrey-wimberly TrainBoard Member

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    The decoders in the DCC OnBoard locos are designed to be programmed on the main. If OPS mode doesn't work then try DIRect mode. I usually don't have a problem programming them right on the programming track in PAGE mode. BTW, I'm using a Digitrax Zephyr.
     
    jeffrey-wimberly, Oct 23, 2008
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  7. fsm1000

    fsm1000 TrainBoard Member

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    I was told that changing the speed stepping from 128 to 28 helps with some decoders. No idea if that's your problem but it might help :)
     
    fsm1000, Oct 29, 2008
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