Build your own SilverHat DCC Booster (Video

Опубликовано: 18 Июнь 2026
на канале: IoTT
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I have finally released the Arduino sketch for the SilverHat booster, so it’s time to show you how you can build and configure this booster for yourself. It's simple. Even Electronics Novices can do it.

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Table of Content
0:00 Start
0:17 Welcome
0:34 SilverHat Versions
1:23 Required components
1:50 Command Station vs. Booster
3:50 DIY Build Start
4:00 Download and install SilverHat firmware
5:10 PowerShield Configuration and Installation
6:35 Recommended pin assignment
8:35 SilverHat hardware configuration
11:00 Connect Power Supply
11:57 Short circuit test
13:00 Setting current configuration
15:30 Track monitoring
17:40 Track current ON and overload test
18:55 Stand-alone operation
20:34 Conclusions