E-MB1 - Revision history

BobbyL at 19:37, 20 October 2025

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	{{Infobox product		{{Infobox product
	\| name=B-~~MB9~~		\| name=E-MB1
	\| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems		\| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
	\| Type=Motherboard		\| Type=Motherboard
	\| SKU=1636		\| SKU=1636
	\| rDate=~~July-25~~		\| rDate=10/27/2025
	\| MSRP=$39.95		\| MSRP=$39.95
	\| Functions=4		\| Functions=4

BobbyL: /* Wiring Diagram */

2025-10-20T19:19:33Z

Wiring Diagram

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	Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the {{PAGENAME}}. This diagram depicts the "Revision 1" version of the {{PAGENAME}}, which is the current production version.		Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the {{PAGENAME}}. This diagram depicts the "Revision 1" version of the {{PAGENAME}}, which is the current production version.
	[[File:E-MB1.png\|alt=E-MB1(2025) Wiring Diagram\|none\|thumb\|400x400px\|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code\|Color Coded Wires]].		[[File:E-MB1.png\|alt=E-MB1(2025) Wiring Diagram\|none\|thumb\|400x400px\|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code\|Color Coded Wires]].


			Below is the wiring diagram for the adapter board that comes with the E-MB1

	[[File:E-MB1 Adapter Board.png\|alt=E-MB1(2025) Wiring Diagram\|none\|thumb\|400x400px\|''Click to Enlarge'']]		[[File:E-MB1 Adapter Board.png\|alt=E-MB1(2025) Wiring Diagram\|none\|thumb\|400x400px\|''Click to Enlarge'']]
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	Perform these steps below to connect LED lighting to the motherboard:		Perform these steps below to connect LED lighting to the motherboard:

	Step 1: Connect the Anode (+) wire from the ~~headlight(s)~~ to any available “V+” (BLUE) pad.<br />		Step 1: Connect the Anode (+) wire from the locomotive to any available “V+” (BLUE) pad.<br />
	Step 2: Connect the Cathode (-) wire to the F1 ~~and F2~~ pads shown in the wiring diagram~~.<br />~~		Step 2: Connect the Cathode (-) wire to the F0F (forward headlight), F0R (reverse headlight), or F1-F10 pads shown in the wiring diagram.

	~~===Wiring Instructions for LED Lights===~~
	~~Perform these steps to allow bulb support for the headlight and rear light~~.

	~~Step 1: Solder the two bridges located~~ on ~~the bottom of the motherboard.<br />~~		''The E-MB1 comes with built in resistors on each function pad for LED lighting''<br />
	~~Step 2: Wire bulbs to the V+ and FL/RL outputs.~~<br />

	==Previous Revision Information==		==Previous Revision Information==

BobbyL: /* Wiring Diagram */

2025-10-20T17:18:26Z

Wiring Diagram

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	Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the {{PAGENAME}}. This diagram depicts the "Revision 1" version of the {{PAGENAME}}, which is the current production version.		Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the {{PAGENAME}}. This diagram depicts the "Revision 1" version of the {{PAGENAME}}, which is the current production version.
	[[File:E-MB1.png\|alt=E-MB1(2025) Wiring Diagram\|none\|thumb\|400x400px\|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code\|Color Coded Wires]].		[[File:E-MB1.png\|alt=E-MB1(2025) Wiring Diagram\|none\|thumb\|400x400px\|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code\|Color Coded Wires]].

			[[File:E-MB1 Adapter Board.png\|alt=E-MB1(2025) Wiring Diagram\|none\|thumb\|400x400px\|''Click to Enlarge'']]

	==Lighting Wiring Instructions==		==Lighting Wiring Instructions==

BobbyL: /* Wiring Diagram */

2025-10-20T17:17:05Z

Wiring Diagram

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	==Wiring Diagram==		==Wiring Diagram==
	Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the {{PAGENAME}}. This diagram depicts the "Revision 1" version of the {{PAGENAME}}, which is the current production version.		Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the {{PAGENAME}}. This diagram depicts the "Revision 1" version of the {{PAGENAME}}, which is the current production version.
	[[File:B-~~MB9 Bottom Rev2~~.png\|alt=B-~~MP9~~(2025) Wiring Diagram\|none\|thumb\|400x400px\|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code\|Color Coded Wires]].		[[File:E-MB1.png\|alt=E-MB1(2025) Wiring Diagram\|none\|thumb\|400x400px\|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code\|Color Coded Wires]].

	==Lighting Wiring Instructions==		==Lighting Wiring Instructions==

BobbyL at 17:51, 15 October 2025

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	\| MSRP=$39.95		\| MSRP=$39.95
	\| Functions=4		\| Functions=4
	\| BulbFuncts=Up to ~~4 (Selective)~~		\| BulbFuncts=Up to 12
	\| LEDFuncts=Up to ~~4 (Selective)~~		\| LEDFuncts=Up to 12
	\| Protcols=DCC, DC		\| Protcols=DCC, DC
	\| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V		\| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V

BobbyL: /* Technical Information */

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Technical Information

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	{{Infobox product		{{Infobox product
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	==Technical Information==		==Technical Information==
	The {{PAGENAME}} from TCS is ~~an 4-function 21-pin decoder motherboard with integrated Keep Alive® on-board. The {{PAGENAME}} was~~ designed ~~specifically~~ to fit ~~the Bachmann Three-Truck Shay~~. ~~Like most motherboard designs~~ from ~~TCS~~, ~~this~~ motherboard ~~does include on~~-~~board Keep Alive®~~.		The {{PAGENAME}} from TCS is designed to replace the original lighting board in the any application where you can fit. Recommended fits include locomotives from InterMountain Railway, Bowser, LifeLike 1000 and 2000, Bachmann, and Broadway Limited. This motherboard will accept a 21-pin decoder and allow up to 12-function outputs.

	The {{PAGENAME}} has been designed to meet NMRA standards, and is compatible with any NMRA-compliant 21-pin decoder with up to 8 lighting outputs, such as TCS’ WOW121 or EU821 decoders (sold separately).		The {{PAGENAME}} has been designed to meet NMRA standards, and is compatible with any NMRA-compliant 21-pin decoder with up to 8 lighting outputs, such as TCS’ WOW121 or EU821 decoders (sold separately).
	This motherboard can be used with LEDs thanks to on-board resistors. See the [[IB-MB3#Lighting Wiring Instructions\|Lighting Wiring Instructions]] section below for detailed instructions.		This motherboard can be used with LEDs thanks to on-board resistors. See the [[IB-MB3#Lighting Wiring Instructions\|Lighting Wiring Instructions]] section below for detailed instructions.

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{{Infobox product
| name=B-MB9
| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
| Type=Motherboard
| SKU=1636
| rDate=July-25
| MSRP=$39.95
| Functions=4
| BulbFuncts=Up to 4 (Selective)
| LEDFuncts=Up to 4 (Selective)
| Protcols=DCC, DC
| VSupplies=DCC or DC 5V-24V
| ISupplies=<3A (Combined)
| IFuncts=<100mA (Each)
| KeepAlive=On-Board
| Scale=HO-Scale
| ProductDimensions=2.28” x 0.69” x 0.23” 58mm x 17mm x 6mm
}}

==Technical Information==
The {{PAGENAME}} from TCS is an 4-function 21-pin decoder motherboard with integrated Keep Alive® on-board. The {{PAGENAME}} was designed specifically to fit the Bachmann Three-Truck Shay. Like most motherboard designs from TCS, this motherboard does include on-board Keep Alive®.

The {{PAGENAME}} has been designed to meet NMRA standards, and is compatible with any NMRA-compliant 21-pin decoder with up to 8 lighting outputs, such as TCS’ WOW121 or EU821 decoders (sold separately).
This motherboard can be used with LEDs thanks to on-board resistors. See the [[IB-MB3#Lighting Wiring Instructions|Lighting Wiring Instructions]] section below for detailed instructions.

==Wiring Diagram==
Shown below is the latest wiring diagram for the {{PAGENAME}}. This diagram depicts the "Revision 1" version of the {{PAGENAME}}, which is the current production version.
[[File:B-MB9 Bottom Rev2.png|alt=B-MP9(2025) Wiring Diagram|none|thumb|400x400px|''Click to Enlarge'']]The wiring diagram above uses colors for inputs, outputs, and other functions as defined in the NMRA standards for [[Support - Lighting#Decoder Wiring Color Code|Color Coded Wires]].

==Lighting Wiring Instructions==

===Wiring Instructions for LED Lights===
Perform these steps below to connect LED lighting to the motherboard:

Step 1: Connect the Anode (+) wire from the headlight(s) to any available “V+” (BLUE) pad. 
Step 2: Connect the Cathode (-) wire to the F1 and F2 pads shown in the wiring diagram. 

===Wiring Instructions for LED Lights===
Perform these steps to allow bulb support for the headlight and rear light.

Step 1: Solder the two bridges located on the bottom of the motherboard. 
Step 2: Wire bulbs to the V+ and FL/RL outputs. 

==Previous Revision Information==
''None Available''

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