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DCCWiki, a community DCC encyclopedia.
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Welcome to DCCWiki
DCCWiki is a DCC encyclopedia about Digital Command Control used in railroad modeling and is written collaboratively by many of its readers, meaning even you can add or update articles.
If you want to contribute to DCC Wiki, but are not sure where to start, there is a Wiki quick start guide. If you want a slightly more detailed explaination, but still brief, check out the tutorial about this system. Everyone is welcome to contribute!
New to DCC?
Start by reading the Introduction to DCC article and follow the tutorial about DCC.
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Getting Started with Wiki
- DCCWiki Quick Start - Get started editing a wiki page quickly.
- DCCWiki Tutorial - A quick, but slight more detailed than the Quick Start.
- Please see the Help tab for additional topics.
Getting Started with DCC
- Introduction to DCC - DCC Tutorial
- DCC advantage over DC - Why DCC is better than DC power.
- DCC versus Radio Control - Why DCC is better than R/C.
- Selecting a system - Help you select a DCC system right for you.
- Wiring for DCC - Various aspects of wiring your layout for DCC.
Components of a DCC system
- Command Station - Controls your DCC layout.
- Boosters - Getting power and signals to trains.
- Decoders - Includes stationary and mobile types.
- Power supplies - Getting power from standard electrical outlet to your booster.
- Throttles - Control your trains.
- Throttle Network - Connecting your throttles to the layout.
Core Topics
- Boosters: Defined · List of boosters
- Command Stations: Defined · List of Command Stations
- Cabs (Throttles): Defined
- Decoders: Defined
- Power Supply: Defined
- DCC Manufacturers
- Wiring - Get started on wiring your layout.
Beyond Basics
