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DCC 8 pin plug to 21 pin decoder adapter

Folks,

I have been searching without success for an adaptor to fit a 21 pin decoder to a DMU which has an 8 pin socket. It seems that there are any number of adapters to do it the other way, i.e 8 pin decoder to 21 pin socket, but not the one I need.

Such is my lack of success in finding what I need that I am beginning to wonder if they actually exist and, if not, whether this is because it is electronically impossible. I do not have enough DCC knowledge yet to answer that question.

If anyone could point me in the direction of a suitable item and vendor I would be very pleased. Thanks.

Archie

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Archie Brown
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One has to ask why you are using a 21 pin decoder for this application? That usually implies lots of lighting functions and/or sound which you cannot connect through an 8 pin socket.

Most manufacturers have a range of decoders and I would choose an 8 pin one.

Well, actually I would probably strip out the original PCB and socket and hardwire the decoder, removing all the suppression components iin the process. This is an option in your case.

MBQ

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manatbandq

One has to ask why you are using a 21 pin decoder for this application? That usually implies extra lighting functions and/or sound which you cannot connect through an 8 pin socket.

I would buy an 8 pin decoder. Actually, I would probably remove any existing PCB and socket and hardwire the decoder, removing any suppression components in the process. This is also an option in your case.

MBQ

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manatbandq

One has to ask why you are using a 21 pin decoder for this application? That usually implies extra lighting functions and/or sound which you cannot connect through an 8 pin socket.

I would buy an 8 pin decoder. Actually, I would probably remove any existing PCB and socket and hardwire the decoder, removing any suppression components in the process. This is also an option in your case.

MBQ

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Same here, but if trying to avoid wasting decoder and dont want to sell it then what about hard wiring between the two - are they both male or both female ?

CHeers, Simon

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simon

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