05-08-2013, 12:39 PM
Les, there are several aspects to obey
1. It is not the way it is designed for but it is a perfect ok if you have plenty of DCC power and want to attach only low current devices
2. Standard bridge rectifier are designed for 50Hz line power. Some of them are not fast enough to do their job on the much faster DCC signal. Just give it a test but be prepared to build your own bridge from four standard 1A diodes.
3. Switch machines with coils may draw a lot of current. It would not use them as you intend. Other switch machines eg. tortoise are a perfect match for your plan.
Good luck!
1. It is not the way it is designed for but it is a perfect ok if you have plenty of DCC power and want to attach only low current devices
2. Standard bridge rectifier are designed for 50Hz line power. Some of them are not fast enough to do their job on the much faster DCC signal. Just give it a test but be prepared to build your own bridge from four standard 1A diodes.
3. Switch machines with coils may draw a lot of current. It would not use them as you intend. Other switch machines eg. tortoise are a perfect match for your plan.
Good luck!
Reinhard