Flip-Flop circuit

Published:2013/6/21 3:02:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: Flip-Flop circuit

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OUT-AND-RETURN OPERATION

Published:2013/6/21 3:01:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: OUT-AND-RETURN OPERATION

In this circuit the train only moves when S1 is pushed. After a set waiting time the train returns to its start position and then waits. The 555 timer in this circuit is configured as a monostable oscillator. The SPDT switch allows the circuit to be changed from normal operation to out-and-back operation. Two 555 timers are indicated but a 556 timer can also be used.   (View)

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longer stopping sections

Published:2013/6/21 2:59:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: longer stopping sections

The next diagram shows how to provide increased stopping distances for trains with head-end power. The longer stopping sections can be switched if the train is reversed.   (View)

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BASIC TRACK CIRCUIT

Published:2013/6/21 2:59:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: BASIC TRACK CIRCUIT

The basic track circuit provides continuous back and forth operation of the train with diodes and gaps to stop the train at each end of the track.Also shown is an optional LED that will show when the train has been trapped at the end of the track.   (View)

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POWER SUPPLY and TIMER

Published:2013/6/21 2:58:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: POWER SUPPLY and TIMER

The power supply circuit provides power to the track and has a 12 volt power source for the 555 timer IC that controls the waiting time at each end of the track. NOTE: The circuit does not know when or how fast the train is moving, therefore the timer's cycle times must also include the time for the train to travel along the track in either direction. For example it the train is to wait for 30 seconds at the end of the track, the timer will be set for: The time to travel to the end of the track + 30 seconds.The reversing switch on the power pack itself is only used to set the initial travel direction of the system or to 'switch ends' if the waiting times are not equal. The calculator at the following link can be used to determine values for resistors R1 and R2 and capacitor C1. (LM555 - Astable Oscillator Calculator)   (View)

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CURRENT LIMITING RESISTOR CALCULATOR FOR LIGHT EMITTING DIODES

Published:2013/6/21 2:52:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: CURRENT LIMITING RESISTOR CALCULATOR , LIGHT EMITTING DIODES

The calculators on this page can be used to find current limiting resistors and currents for Light Emitting Diodes. The first calculator determines the resistance for a desired LED current while the second calculates the current for a given resistance.   (View)

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Block Occupancy Detector Helper Circuit

Published:2013/6/21 2:52:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: Block Occupancy Detector, Helper Circuit

This circuit would be used to hold a BLOCK OCCUPIED condition as a train passes out of the block even if the normal detector is not sensing a train. The Helper circuit uses phototransistor type light activated detectors to sense that a train is still in the block, even though the engine has left that block. The only reason to use this circuit is if there are no conducting wheel sets at the tail end of the train that would keep the normal occupancy detector activated until the train has completely exited from the block. Simply stated the Helper circuit's output is in parallel with that of the normal detector. When the Helper circuit is activated by a train covering one of the phototransistors at either end of the block, the Helper's output holds the block as occupied even though there is no current flowing through the sensing circuit of the normal detector and has therefore turned OFF.   (View)

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Joy Stick Controlled - Modernized "Toy" Throttle Mk.2 Circuit

Published:2013/6/21 2:49:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: Joy Stick Controlled , Modernized "Toy", Throttle, Mk.2 Circuit

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3Amp - DCC Booster Circuit #1

Published:2013/6/21 2:48:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: 3Amp , DCC Booster Circuit

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MiniDCC© H-Bridge Circuit

Published:2013/6/21 2:47:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: MiniDCC© H-Bridge Circuit

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MiniDCC© Circuit Board Connection Diagram

Published:2013/6/21 2:47:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: MiniDCC©, Circuit Board, Connection Diagram

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The 3 Amp Booster For My MiniDCC© System

Published:2013/6/21 2:45:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: 3 Amp, Booster, MiniDCC© System

The following schematic is for the booster that was built for my MiniDCC® System. Designed around an LMD 18200 H-Bridge. The circuit includes signal failure detector and over current protection that will remove power to the tracks should either activate. The signal detector will automatically clear itself but the over-current detector must be manually reset.   (View)

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Zero Stretching Of DCC Voltages

Published:2013/6/21 2:44:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: Zero Stretching , DCC Voltages

The next diagram shows a very simplistic explanation to Zero Stretching as it applies to DCC systems. As in the above diagrams the rate at which the voltage changes polarities has not been considered. The important factor in Zero Stretching is the average time that the voltage to the track is either positive or negative.   (View)

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Full Wave Rectification

Published:2013/6/21 2:42:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: Full Wave Rectification

The next diagram shows the effect of rectifying a DCC voltage with a full wave bridge. The voltage at the output of the bridge is equal to the input minus the drop across the diodes. The small tick in the output of the bridge occurs when the polarity of the H-Bridge reverses. The size of the ticks is largely determined by the efficiencies of the H-Bridge and rectifier bridge and in most cases can be ignored. This is why filter capacitors are not needed for decoders.Diodes used to rectify DCC should be Schottky or high speed silicon types. Diodes of the 1N4000 and 1N5400 series are not suitable for this application due to their slow turn-off times.   (View)

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Basic Half Wave - DCC H-Bridge Circuit

Published:2013/6/21 2:41:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: Basic Half Wave , DCC H-Bridge Circuit

The next schematic shows a Half DCC H-Bridge circuit in a very basic form. The reversing switch has now been replaced by two transistors that are alternately switched ON and OFF. Oscilloscopes A and B are not relevant to this circuit as the output of the bridge is actually referenced to the common of the power supply. The waveform for the C oscilloscope above does apply to this circuit and illustrates why a 28 volt signal appears at the output while the instantaneous voltage does not exceed one half of the maximum supply voltage.   (View)

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Basic DCC Full H-Bridge Circuit

Published:2013/6/21 2:41:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: Basic DCC Full H-Bridge Circuit

The next schematic shows a Full Wave - DCC H-Bridge circuit in a very basic form. The DPDT reversing switch has been replaced by four transistors connected in pairs that are alternately switched ON and OFF. Oscilloscopes have been added to the circuit in order to show what the waveforms would look like at various points in the system. Illustrations explaining the waveforms follow this diagram.   (View)

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DCC Bridge Mimic Circuits

Published:2013/6/21 2:41:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: DCC Bridge Mimic Circuits

The first diagram illustrates the basic function of full and half H-Bridge circuits as used for model railroad DCC booster systems.   (View)

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Meter Placement Diagram

Published:2013/6/21 2:39:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: Meter Placement Diagram

The following diagram shows a very simple schematic of an H-Bridge circuit with current indicating meters placed at various locations. Text on the diagram indicates the type of meter and any special considerations involved.   (View)

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Flashing Rear-End Device For DCC

Published:2013/6/18 21:39:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: Flashing, Rear-End Device, DCC

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Controlling Single Coil Switch Machines 4

Published:2013/6/18 21:38:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: Single Coil, Switch Machines

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