Dear Phil:
Since you say you are an electronic novice I want to share something with you that was told to me way back in the early 1970s, ONLY WIRE ONE THING AT A TIME AND TEST. Then wire the next thing and test it--and then go back and re-test the first thing.
Especially on a large layout--use color coded wire or some type of "
system" that when you look at any wire you know if the wire is a: track wire, turnout wire, lighting wire, etc. It will save you tons of time and frustration in the future. It has me.
system" that when you look at any wire you know if the wire is a: track wire, turnout wire, lighting wire, etc. It will save you tons of time and frustration in the future. It has me.
Originally Posted by phil gresho:
I was told by a friend that I should get a modern 2-channel 'scope to diagnose 'things' om my new, big [20X40], multi-level 3 rail RR. He, not being a model RRd'r and I, being an electronic novice, leave it to you guys to answer these basic Q's:
1. Should I buy one?
2. Is it really a good tool?
3. What should I measure?
