There is another simple way of speed matching available. ZIMO decoders have a km/h or mph feature. This converts your typical percentage speed...
Correction. There are 15 ZIMO dealers in the US and Canada. They are all listed on the ZIMO web site. Regards, Art ZIMO Agency of North...
Yes, you'are right, occupancy detection and loco number identification/location has been available for over 15 years, at least in a ZIMO system;...
EverettO, decoders are not all the same. Generally, the more expensive decoders drive a locomotive much nicer and smoother, offer much more...
Not really, although it never hurts to know how things work ;-) What you need to know is that the bits are numbered from right to left so you can...
Removing BEMF does help but you are also loosing a great function, especially important when creeping across multiple turnouts that often slows...
Well, if the PowerCab can do everything a ZIMO system can you’d actually be comparing apples to apples! The following is not meant to put down...
When selecting decoders look for types that allow the connection of a power pack (capacitor) such as the ZIMO decoders and some others. This will...
In that case, have a look at ZIMO. Regards, Art ZIMO Agency of North America www.mrsonline.net
Chuck, my layout has been computer controlled for the last 15 years. A total of 45 trains are on the layout and usually between 6 and 9 running...
Chuck, if you want to automate your layout have a look at ZIMO/STP. From module autonomous to system autonomous to full computer control with...
Total layout control? It's available for the last 15 years: ZIMO/STP. There is other software available but to my knowledge non that offers the...
NH2525. The buzz is normal if the decoder is not capable of running the motor on high frequency. Once the decoder is operated at 16kHz the buzz...
Currently 15. They are listed on ZIMO's web site: http://w3.zimo.at/web2003/index2E.htm Get your local LHS in contact with me if they don't sell...
This may not help you if you already have a DCC system but it is one of the features included in a ZIMO command station. It controls shuttle train...
Ryan, if you want a system that can do everything, you can update yourself and are interested in automation/ signalling you may also want to...
Hi Marc. There are two different issues to the “dirty track” feature. The one is to power the loco when it looses power from the rail. The other...
Bob, what's the difference in hard wiring different loco types or brands? Every loco I worked on so far had two leads going to the motor, two to...
Ron, with every decoder you buy you should get an instruction manual that tells you how to install and program it. If you didn't get one you can...
Mr. Wrinkles. You are quite right, some switch machines operate better and more reliable with AC power; Arnold and older Roco come to mind. ZIMO...
