{"product_id":"v8-decoder-buddy-21-pin-1k-resistors","title":"NTZ9 Decoder Buddy V8 with onboard Super Caps | 21 pin | 1k resistors","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Decoder Buddy V8 was developed to address the migration of LEDs from the shell to the frame of the locomotive, to provide a stay alive that works with all DCC decoders and give people the ability to use all decoders to their maximum potential.  The ease of upgrade and the reliability of soldered joints along with the departure from the rigidity of plug in lighting connectors makes this a very good candidate for upgrades and conversions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThis motherboard does not include the 21-Pin Decoder.\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis motherboard does include a Power Bridge III with 0.5f effective capacitance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis motherboard and small connector board requires soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.  A 21-pin output DC adapter board is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V8 comes with up to 12 lighting outputs.  This is consistent with 21 pin decoders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V8 comes with 1K resistors onboard which will protect LEDs and provide long life.  For dimmer light output the decoder functions can be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motherboard includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Bridge III on the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree versions are available\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard Super Caps is NTZ9 (this item)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote Super Caps is NTZ10 (use search)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Super Caps is NTZ11 (use search)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 21 Pin Decoder receptacle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo pairs of track input pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne pair of motor input pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sets of speaker pads\u003cbr\u003eSpeakers can be wired in series or parallel on the motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 12 lighting outputs are protected by 1K resistors onboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 lighting outputs are duplicated on a separable “small connector board” (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAux outputs are replicated on the motherboard and the small connector board with respect to the position of LEDs on the locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: 0.65” x 3.11” x 0.335” or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.5 mm x 78.77 mm x 8.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeight may vary slightly depending on decoder.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum measured height is 0.335” by trimming the 21-\u003cspan\u003epin connector pins flush with the top of the decoder‘s 21-pin connector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NixTrainz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60037641240862,"sku":"NTZ9","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/8069\/9166\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-23at7.57.17PM_dcf86c40-76eb-45e7-aaa1-6ab7492dfb14.png?v=1790208218","url":"https:\/\/www.modelrrsupply.com\/products\/v8-decoder-buddy-21-pin-1k-resistors","provider":"Mountain Subdivision Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}