A new 8-output board that makes for super-easy 21-pin decoder installs from SoundTraxx and TCS (but works perfectly well with ESU if 8 or less light outputs are required)
 
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 plug fully removable for easy separation of loco shell and chassis
3. On board 1KΩ resistors for LED lighting provided
4. Light outputs 5/6 duplicated on main board for chassis-mounted LEDs
5. On board soldering pads for stay-alive or ESU PowerPack
6. Older 8-pin loco motherboard weaknesses solved with Decoder Buddy
 
Connections for 8 Lighting Functions!
Depending on your DCC decoder manufacturer up to 8 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).