{"product_id":"nixtrainz-ntz1-decoder-buddy-v1b-8-output-2-2k-resistors","title":"NTZ1 Decoder Buddy V1B | 8 output | 2.2K resistors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC Decoder Buddy from the manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-281763cd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"281763cd\" data-element_type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-623f2e10\" data-id=\"623f2e10\" data-element_type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-67915456 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"67915456\" data-element_type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-13c752fc\" data-id=\"13c752fc\" data-element_type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e3bd139 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e3bd139\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Decoder Buddy was developed for the 8 output decoders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis mother board does not include the 21-Pin Decoder.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis mother board requires soldering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis printed circuit board is NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN A DC SYSTEM. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if the decoder you are using supports DC operation it should work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Original Decoder Buddies come with standard 1K resistors onboard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mother board includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 21 Pin Decoder receptacle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo pairs of track input pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne pair of motor input pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne set of stay alive pads, U+, GND.  (The white wire from a Power Pack can be soldered onto the Original Decoder Buddy fairly easily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo pairs of speaker pads in parallel by side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 lighting outputs on a separable “small connector board”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee photos for pin connections chart by decoder brand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResistors for use with LED lighting. The “0” ohm resistors accommodate previously installed LEDs with resistors in line and “12-volt LEDs”.  It is IMPORTANT to realize that resistors must be used when LEDs are connected to the lighting outputs of the custom “0” Ohm boards!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoder Buddy V1B Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWidth x Length x Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.67” x 2.20” x 0.35”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 mm x 56 mm x 9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight may vary slightly depending on decoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum measured height is 0.35” by trimming the 21-pin connector pins flush with the top of the decoder‘s 21-pin connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal vs V5 Discussion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4e3809a0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4e3809a0\" data-element_type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-122aac1d\" data-id=\"122aac1d\" data-element_type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a315ea5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a315ea5\" data-element_type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-27d2dd1e\" data-id=\"27d2dd1e\" data-element_type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63436e17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63436e17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJust a few thoughts on the original Decoder Buddy and the V5 Decoder Buddy.  I try to envision your thoughts from mine.  The original Decoder Buddy does all I wanted and still does.  It has 8 matched Aux outputs for lights on a detachable small connector board, pads for a stay alive and room to solder easily.  I would be very tempted to use it in locomotives that did not require any more than eight lighting functions.  Having said that I have also considered uses for more than eight lighting outputs.  I have also considered ground lights which would be attached to the frame of the locomotive.  The V5 has 12 Aux outputs for lights.  Twelve are present on the small connector board and two are paired to the motherboard and associated with the frame.  The track and speaker pads stayed the same size.  The pads on the small connector board got a little smaller.  These pads are all separated and have holes to help hold the wires.  The stay alive pads moved to the other side of the motherboard out from under the decoder and are in an easy place to solder to like the original.  From a little closer to the situation than I used to be, I might say a Steam \/ Diesel split might align with the two Decoder Buddys as well as a 1997 date split between the two due to ditch light requirements by the FRA.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer’s types of stay alives might well determine whether you want a two or three wire stay alive. The V5 has the capability of easily adding a two wire stay alive.  The U+ and the GND pads are positioned close together and work well.  The three wire stay alive or Power Pack has a third wire that could be connected to pin-1 on the base of the 21-pin connector.  Pin -1 is associated with \u003cstrong\u003eAux 10 \u003c\/strong\u003eon a Loksound 5 decoder and used to turn the Power Pack off and on.  It is used frequently but not as easy to solder to as a pad.  I have a video on my Facebook page of the procedure.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V5B has a dedicated pad for the white control wire of the Power Pack and is labeled “W”.  Now there are six pads in the row of soldering pads on the bottom of the board just under the small light connector board in the picture on the right.  They are, right to left; W, U+, GND, A12, A11 and U+.  The other difference is that the “W” pad is connected to pin-2 of the 21-pin connector and the \u003cstrong\u003eAux 7\u003c\/strong\u003e function controls the Power Pack on this board.  It is the default function assigned to the LokSound 5 decoders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use any 21-pin decoder in any Decoder Buddy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: PHOTOS OF ITEM OUTSIDE OF PACKAGE ARE FROM MANUFACTURER'S WEBSITE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NixTrainz","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":59484242772254,"sku":"NTZ1","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":59484242805022,"sku":"NTZ1x5","price":51.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/8069\/9166\/files\/V1__15351.1750696938.1280.1280.jpg?v=1777939260","url":"https:\/\/mountain-subdivision-hobbies-2.myshopify.com\/products\/nixtrainz-ntz1-decoder-buddy-v1b-8-output-2-2k-resistors","provider":"Mountain Subdivision Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}