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Olympia Logging Series: Part 28 - Installing a steam sound decoder
A very interesting video David. The other indicator that you have installed a chip back to front is that the lights will not illuminate (As I have discovered when hard wiring). Also What has happened to part 27???
Keep up thegreat work.
Installing a sound decoder has always seemed daunting, but now I just may try it. Thanks for another great video.
Nice segment David. Even though my hands are fairly steady I like the idea of using the vice as a support for the soldering iron, great idea, I’ll use that one on my next soldering job. Thanks and those engines are cute little guys.
David. I was very impressed with your sound decoder installation. I have noticed on previous videos that you have “nervous” fingers. The way that you overcame this was ingenious. Thank You.
Nice work David. Thanks!!
“there’s no way you can mess this up”
Ya’ wanna’ bet?
very nice job David of the decoder install !
I will start using the cork roadbed trick for some of my frustrating soldering jobs. What an easy and simple idea. Thanks for making my model railroading easier.
Great video David. The cork roadbed trick is a new one for me, I always used a piece of foam board. I like the cork better. Just a thought…I always check the bottom of the engines circuit board for pointy solder joints that can punch through you insulating electrical tape. I even cover the bottom with another piece of electrical tape.
This video really takes some of the apprehension out of installing sound decoders. Thanks again.