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Model Rail / Dapol OO Gauge Sentinel DCC Sound

Kit: MX648, SugarCube7, SACC16 with 5x 220uF and 2x 330uF Tantalums

We expected this Sentinel model to be a challenge to fit DCC sound into, but there is actually a decent amount of space in the cab for kit, albeit some a little more visible than we'd prefer! The model itself is well put together with the bulk being a solid metal block which aids traction and pickup. Despite this, we found that it did stall frequently so a reasonable stay-alive is required.

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Top off reveals a very simple layout with basic 8pin socket in the cab.

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The socket and weight come out easily.

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We hard-wire the MX648, SugarCube7 (painted black to disguise) and SACC16 with 5x 220uF Tantalums for stay-alive. Test it all works, then we can reassemble.

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Pickups are not fantastic still, so we extend the stay-alive with a couple of 330uF Tantalums.

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Works much better, so put the weight back on, threading the components through its' aperture and protecting everything in Kapton tape.

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The plastic mount needs the screw lugs chopping off to make the space flush, then it is just a case of arranging the components inside the cab making them as hidden as possible, and painting black where necessary.

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Reassembled and running pretty well for such a little thing!

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