Decoder Buddy V5 and V5B The Decoder Buddy V5 and V5B were developed for the 12 output decoders and include a couple added features. This mother board does not include the 21-Pin Decoder. This mother board requires soldering. This 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. The V5 and V5B come with standard 2.2K resistors onboard. I can substitute / supply custom specified resistors for function outputs. These may be requested by the email link. The mother board includes One 21 Pin Decoder receptacle Two pairs of track input pads One pair of motor input pads One set of stay alive pads (U+, GND on the V5. The V5B has the “W” pad for a Power Pack) Two pairs of speaker pads in parallel by side 12 lighting outputs on a separable “small connector board” Lighting outputs A11 and A12 are replicated on the “motherboard” Resistors for use with LED lighting. The “0” ohm resistors accommodate previously installed LEDs with resistors in line and “12-volt LEDs”. It is IMPORTANT to realize that resistors must be used when LEDs are connected to the lighting outputs of the custom “0” Ohm boards!!!
