Many customers ask us which Roco* switches can be operated with Helvest decoders. We would like to remind you that all switches that we support (and which appear in the “Configurator” section of the website) have been thoroughly tested in … Read More
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Märklin* K-switches with Helvest decoders.
Users of the Märklin* system can also switch turnouts with Helvest decoders. In an earlier article we already described how type C turnouts can be operated with the EMW400 module. For type K turnouts this is also possible, but if … Read More
Should we be concerned about the polarisation of switch coils?
Should we be concerned about the polarisation of switch coils? A subject that sometimes comes up when talking about point coils is that of polarisation. This obscure phenomenon worries modellers, often frightened by the “expert” friend who has sometimes heard … Read More
Switching of Märklin* C turnouts with Helvest decoder.
Märklin* C turnout switch with Helvest decoder. Even if you prefer the three-rail system, you don’t have to be satisfied with just an ordinary decoder! You can take advantage of the benefits of the Helvest system as well with Märklin* … Read More
Driving Kato turnouts with Helvest decoder
Driving Kato turnouts with Helvest decoder The Kato turnouts * are very popular among N scale users, and can be operated with a Helvest decoder for your digital layout. These turnouts have a rather peculiar movement, with a coil driven … Read More
The tricks of the SM400 servo module
The tricks of the SM400 servo module Following the Helvest philosophy, we have introduced some innovations in the SM400 servo module to make its operation more realistic and to eliminate some drawbacks that model railroaders sometimes encounter when using these … Read More
Tags: DCC digital (en), SM400 (en), turnouts drive
New KB800 pushbutton module
New KB800 pushbutton module KB800 is the novelty that allows you to combine your digital DCC station with your beautiful and practical analogue control panel. Do you want to combine the opportunities of digital with an analogue control panel? Maybe … Read More
Tags: DCC digital (en), turnouts drive
The SM400 servo module
The SM400 servo module The Helvest range is now enriched by a module for the control of servo motors. These are widely used in model railway construction to move points, but also level crossings, doors and various other devices. SM400 … Read More
Tags: SM400 (en), turnouts drive
Driving “slow” motors (Tortoise and Cobalt) with Helvest decoders
The “Tortoise” and “Cobalt” switch motors give a very realistic needle movement. Let’s see how easy they can be driven with the DCC Helvest FleX accessory decoder.
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