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Discussion Boards => Thomas & Friends => Topic started by: rains train on February 25, 2008, 06:19:15 PM

Title: DCC, sound, smoke, and James
Post by: rains train on February 25, 2008, 06:19:15 PM
How would you get DCC into a James model? Do they make a sound chip for him? Smoke?

Alex
Title: Re: DCC, sound, smoke, and James
Post by: Guilford Guy on February 25, 2008, 06:29:09 PM
You would have to hardwire a decoder. Work on your pinpoint soldering skills. You will have to permanently couple James, and  run speaker wires to the tender. You may have to cut off some of the weight to fit the decoder in the loco.
I recommend getting a loksound decoder. You can then buy the loksound programmer, get a mic, and record the sounds of any of the engines, off Youtube, onto your computer, and then move them onto the decoder, via the programming unit. You can record voices as well to replace the bell function, and other functions.
Title: Re: DCC, sound, smoke, and James
Post by: rains train on February 25, 2008, 06:46:21 PM
Okay, thanks GG! :)

Alex
Title: Re: DCC, sound, smoke, and James
Post by: Guilford Guy on February 25, 2008, 06:48:26 PM
Don't install a smoke generator.
1: The smoke isn't realistic.
2: It covers  your rails, scenery, and equipment with a layer of grimy oil.
Title: Re: DCC, sound, smoke, and James
Post by: rains train on February 25, 2008, 06:51:11 PM
Oh, thanks for the advise....was just about get one... :P

Alex
Title: Re: DCC, sound, smoke, and James
Post by: StanierJack on February 26, 2008, 02:45:45 PM
I can get you the sounds for a Loksound decoder. I am putting DCC sound into the Hornby James, and it's hard work!
Title: Re: DCC, sound, smoke, and James
Post by: rains train on February 26, 2008, 05:23:07 PM
Really? Thanks! ;D

Alex
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