{"title":"Nixtrainz","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"494-ntz2-nixtrainz-decoder-buddy-mini-with-1k-ohm-resistors-onboard","title":"NTZ-2 Nixtrainz 21-Pin Decoder Buddy-Mini with 1K Ohm Resistors Onboard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNTZ-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNTZ2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNixtrainz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21-Pin Decoder Buddy-Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1K Ohm Resistors Onboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Decoder Buddy Mini was developed to fit into smaller steam and diesel applications. There has also been interest in HOn3 and S-Gauge applications.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis mother board does not include the 21 Pin Decoder.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis mother board requires soldering.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis printed circuit board is NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN A DC SYSTEM. However, if the decoder you are using supports DC operation it should work.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mini comes with three different sets of standard resistors 2.2K, 1K and “0” Ohm. The dealers and distributors stock 1K versions unless otherwise stated.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI can substitute \/ supply custom specified resistors for function outputs. 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There has also been interest in HOn3 and S-Gauge applications.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis mother board does not include the 21 Pin Decoder.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis mother board requires soldering.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis printed circuit board is NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN A DC SYSTEM. However, if the decoder you are using supports DC operation it should work.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mini comes with three different sets of standard resistors 2.2K, 1K and “0” Ohm. The dealers and distributors stock 1K versions unless otherwise stated.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI can substitute \/ supply custom specified resistors for function outputs. 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