SPOTLIGHT
1 Budget Decoders
Just about everyone who starts out with DCC control makes this mistake – I did. The initial outlay can be quite prohibitive, and the temptation to get a cheap pack of decoders is very
tempting. This is false economy because they may fail after a short time, and not provide good enough motor control. Moreover, they may not have all the features that you need as you grow with DCC.
Quality decoders from the likes of Zimo, Lenz and ESU will prove to be more reliable, less susceptible to short circuits and will have more sophisticated motor control, so will be more likely to work with your locomotive without complex adjustment. Standardising on a good, quality supplier makes things simpler