This board makes for super-easy 21-pin decoder installs from vendors such as ESU, SoundTraxx, and TCS!
 
Now a 21-pin-friendly board replaces the standard DCC 8-pin loco motherboard and easily allows taking full advantage of all the functions and features of the latest new feature-rich decoders. The benefits of this new Decoder Buddy (DB) board include:
 
1. Fits 21-pin decoders from TCS, SoundTraxx, ESU and Digitrax
2. 10-pin socket and plug with wire-outs for all 21-pin decoder functions
3. 10-pin plug fully removable for easy separation of loco shell and chassis
4. On board 1KΩ resistors for LED lighting provided
5. Light outputs 11/12 duplicated on main board for chassis-mounted LEDs
6. On board soldering pads for stay-alive or ESU PowerPack
7. Older 8-pin loco motherboard weaknesses solved with Decoder Buddy
 
Connections for 12 Lighting Functions!
Depending on your DCC decoder manufacturer up to 12 lighting functions are available with amply sized soldering pads for your LED leads for easy decoder installation !
 
Connections for a Stay Alive of Your Choice
Three pads are available for connecting a stay alive to keep your model trains running smoothly!
 
Dimensions:
55mm Long x 16.5mm Wide
Seated decoder height varies from around 6.5mm High (WOW) to 8.5mm High (Soundtraxx).