Need help with KATO 10-1686

[bc6]

I can't find anything on installing a decoder in the Kato 813 Series 200 set. I would appreciate any assistance getting started on this thanks.

[Madsing]

I have used the NGDCC DE29X6K and DF29X6K, which are a good fit, easy to install.

They are sold as a pair here: https://www.snjpn.com/ngdcc/de29/de29x6k_16v.htm

They are almost identical, the DE29X6K is used for the end car with the motor, and the DF29X6K is used for the end car without the motor

 

A few photos:

 

 

I have also soldered three FR11 for the interior lights.

 

 

Marc

 

[bc6]

Wow this is amazing thanks for replying to my question. This is why I like JNS there's at least one person who has some knowledge of the subject matter you need help with.

 

@Madsing Thank you for the great pics and information to order the decoder.

 

I just sent an email requesting a decoder I'm pretty psyched. And I just ordered smd leds what great timing lol.

Edited September 9, 2023 by bc6

[chadbag]

On 9/9/2023 at 8:20 AM, Madsing said:

I have used the NGDCC DE29X6K and DF29X6K, which are a good fit, easy to install.

They are sold as a pair here: https://www.snjpn.com/ngdcc/de29/de29x6k_16v.htm

They are almost identical, the DE29X6K is used for the end car with the motor, and the DF29X6K is used for the end car without the motor

 

 

That board looks like a standard lightboard replacement that a Digitrax or TCS would also work with?  Maybe disable the lights on one end?  

 

Not saying the NGDCC isn't a good idea, but not as accessible (for some people -- I;ve bought plenty of their bi-polar function decoders).

 

[Wolf]

On 9/9/2023 at 4:20 PM, Madsing said:

I have used the NGDCC DE29X6K and DF29X6K, which are a good fit, easy to install.

 

A tad late, but also absolutely recommend NGDCC Boards as replacement (although the lack of LED is sometimes ... meh) over anything Digitraxx. You won't regret asking for that.

[bc6]

Hey wolf i just confirmed my decoder order from NGDCC last nighti cant wait for it to arrive. I ordered some leds for another project and hopefully they will work with this decoder.

[chadbag]

16 minutes ago, bc6 said:

Hey wolf i just confirmed my decoder order from NGDCC last nighti cant wait for it to arrive. I ordered some leds for another project and hopefully they will work with this decoder.

 

Give a review when you get it.  The dude/s at NGDCC (snjpn) are good and quick.  I've ordered a few times with shipping to the US and to Japan both and always had a good experience.

 

[bc6]

I will chadbag for sure, The quality of the decoder looks really good from your pics and the guy who i spoke with via email sounds like a good guy.

Today I received the NGDCC decoder and I'm not ready to install it as of now Im thinking about getting some LEDs. 

Edited September 17, 2023 by bc6