Digital
Can you buy a digital Scalextric set and attach it to an analog one you bought previously? Analogue + digital?
My boyfriend really really wants a Scalextric track for Christmas… If I buy him an analog one, can we buy a digital one later on, and use it to expand the analog one? Will it all work as one track, if half is digital and half is analogue? Or are we better off just buying a digital one, and scrapping the analog idea alltogether?
Can you use digital cars on analogue tracks? Can you use analogue cars on digital tracks?
I am so confused.
First point: I am going to assume we are discussing 2 rail H-O or N scale with DC power supplies. I am not familiar with the specific brand you are asking of. Based on the assumption, the digital should meet NMRA standards for DCC (Digital Command Control). If this is correct, the answer will be valid.
DCC and DC analogue use the same track. The only difference is in the power supply and any powered device, such as locomotives. Any analogue layout can be converted, at any time, to DCC. Simply install the power supply and install the decoders in the locomotive. Once this is done, analogue locomotives cannot be operated on the layout, (with a few exceptions)
The decoder is the key to DCC operation. In analogue, the motor inside the locomotive is electrically connected to the rails. In DCC, the motor is disconnected from the rails and attached to the decoder. The decoder then draws power from the rails.
There are some considerations for connecting the DCC supply to the track. These will normally be covered by the installation instructions. If I understand the question correctly, you want to start with analogue (price) and upgrade later to DCC (power) If so, by all means, do it. Should you be starting with DCC, and wanting to add analogue locomotives later, it is merely a matter of installing the decoders in the locomotives as they are acquired.
In either case, DCC is the greatest thing to happen to Model Railroading since the discovery of electricity. Well, standardization (NMRA) helps a little, too. In the reference link, look for the DCC pages. They get technical fast, but this is the organization that sets the standards for the hobby.
Again, based on the earlier assumption, cars rolling stock) should be 100% compatible across the board for a given scale. An exception being any car that is electrically active. Some thought may be necessary there, but will depend on the specific car and what it does.
|
|
EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale w/ Extra Large Backlit 3.5 Display and Step-On Technology $26.99 NEW FEATURES (as of March 2010) – EatSmart “Step-On” technology allows you to simply step on the scale and get your weights. No more tapping to activate the scale! Increased capacity to 400 pounds with the same precision and repeatability that makes our products great! The EatSmart Bathroom Scale is the ideal way to track your weight loss quickly and easily. Simply step on, and in seconds you’ll… |
|
|
Eatsmart Precision Plus Digital Bathroom Scale with Ultra Wide Platform and Step-on Technology, 440-Pounds $34.99 ESBS-05 The EatSmart Precision Plus is the newest high capacity, ultra accurate digital bathroom scale. Simply step on the scale and our patented ”Step-On” technology (no more tapping) will compute your weight up to 440 pounds in moments. The extra large 4.3” LCD display is backlit allowing for easy viewing in even the most low-light bathroom environments. Get yours today! Features: -EatSmart … |
|
|
Crane Drop Shape Cool Mist Humidifier Breathe easy with this beautifully-designed humidifier that adds soothing moisture to dry air. The cool mist helps fight congestion, dry cough, sinus irritation and dry skin. The one-gallon tank runs up to 11 hours, and its quiet operation will hardly be noticed…. |
|
|
Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) [Blu-ray] $86.92 Relive the unforgettable moments and experience the spectacular adventure of STAR WARS The Complete Saga in a way only Blu-ray can deliver. This incredible collection unites all six Episodes together for the frst time in stunning high definition with the purest digital sound in the galaxy. With over 40 hours of thrilling special features, including all-new content created exclusively for this rele… |
|
|
Lady and the Tramp (Three-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) $27.99 Fall in love with Walt Disney’s Beloved Classic, Lady and the Tramp! Experience the thrilling adventures of Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a freewheeling mutt with a heart of gold. This heartwarming tale now charms a new generation of families and fans with its exquisite animation, unforgettable songs and one of the greatest love stories of all time. This is the night to sha… |
|
|
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (The Fellowship of the Ring / The Two Towers / The Return of the King Extended Editions + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray] $73.99 All 3 extended edition feature films on blu-ray with 9 special feature dvds. Studio: New Line Home Video Release Date: 06/28/2011… |
|
|
Amazon.com Gift Cards – Print at Home $0.01 … |
|
|
Smith’s PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener $6.09 Smiths PP1 Smiths Pocket PAL Manual Knife Sharpener for Plain and Serrated Edge Knife Blades…. |
|
|
HDE Temperature Gun Infrared Thermometer w/ Laser Sight $11.00 Available in red or yellow…. |
|
|
Moneyball $1.99 … |
|
|
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part I [Blu-ray] $22.99 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 delivers strongly for the rabid fan base who have catapulted the young adult novel series and subsequent movie adaptations to the worldwide phenomenon that it’s become, but it alienates a broader audience with a lack of any real action. Similar to the tone of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, the first film of the two-part Twilight conclusion is… |
|
|
Drive (+ UltraViolet Digital Copy) [Blu-ray] $17.00 A hollywood stunt performer who moonlights as a wheelman discovers that a contract has been put on him after a heist gone wrong. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 01/31/2012 Starring: Ryan Gosling Bryan Cranston Run time: 100 minutes Rating: R Director: Nicolas Winding Refn… |
|
|
Pampers Swaddlers Pampers Swaddlers New Baby diapers offer a Grow-With-Me fit with super-stretchy sides and soft adjustable overlapping fasteners. Swaddlers have the Absorb Away Liner which helps keep wetness and runny mess away from baby’s sensitive skin. Sesame Street characters are pictured on the top front of Swaddlers…. |
|
|
Braun Syncro Shaver System Clean & Renew Refills The replaceable cartridges for the Braun Syncro (models 7526, 7546, 7680), Activator (models 8585 and 8595), and Flex XP System (model 5790) Shavers…. |
|
|
Kindle Fire, Full Color 7 Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi $199.00 Movies, apps, games, music, reading and more, plus Amazon’s revolutionary cloud-accelerated web browser – 18 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines and books – Amazon Appstore – thousands of popular apps and games – Ultra-fast web browsing – Amazon Silk – Free cloud storage for all your Amazon content – Vibrant color touchscreen with extra-wide viewing angle – Fast, powerful dual-core processo… |
Digital TV Converter Hack
