It’s funny because the people who are like ‘no one wants to hear it’ will launch into a diatribe about garden hoses or something like they don’t realize that is a niche interest. I had to catch a relative out about that. I think she’s gotten a bit kinder since.
Some model trains operate on a system called DCC, or Digital Command Control. As an alternative to DC, or Direct Current-driven models, it’s a commonly-held misconception that DCC runs on an AC, or Alternating Current circuit. In reality, it’s still using direct current, but combining it with PWM, or Pulse Width Modulation, to embed digital signals at slightly higher voltages than the regular operating voltage. These signals can be used to address individual models and send commands that allow for a model to have more functions than a DC model would be capable of, such as more sophisticated lighting, finer motor controls, sound features, consists, speed matching, automation, and a lot more.
Wow… I love electronics but I’ve never dabbled with model trains, had no idea they’ve gotten that sophisticated. I thought it was all about the miniature making etc. lol, PWM in the tracks is amazing.
No one cares
The hard part is finding anyone who wants to listen to you rambling about your stuff.
I like lots of stuff, but no special interest. Am I basic?
Maybe you’re the most basic person, and that makes you special. Tell me more!
Yeah I actually remembered I’m a flow artist! That’s definitely cool and interesting.
