Breakout Board Assembly Guides

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  1. Breakout Board Assembly Guides
    1. Introduction
    2. LCC Fusion Breakout Boards: From Start to Finish
    3. Required LCC Fusion Breakout Boards
    4. Optional LCC Fusion Breakout Boards
    5. Additional Materials:
      1. Supplies
      2. How To Guides

Introduction

LCC Fusion Project refers to some of the PCB (boards) as Breakout Boards, which provide specific functions for adding layout automation. Breakout Boards are connected to both the LCC Fusion Project Cards and the I/O devices on the layout. These breakout boards typically have best suited for the type of device being connected. For example, the Block Breakout Board is connected to a BOD Card using a network cable inserted into an RJ45 socket and also connected the track blocks using JST or spring terminal connectors.

For detailed information on design best practices and considerations, please see the PCB Design Guidelines section in our documentation.

LCC Fusion Breakout Boards: From Start to Finish

Below, you’ll find links to specific guides for PCB LCC Fusion Breakout Boards included in the LCC Fusion Project. These guides are tailored to the unique aspects of assembling each type of PCB, yet they all follow the same fundamental principles outlined in our sequence diagram. This consistency ensures that, no matter which PCB you’re working on, the process remains familiar and straightforward.

Sequence of Activities:

  1. Preparation: Gathering the necessary tools and components.

  2. Soldering: Step-by-step instructions for soldering components onto the PCB.

  3. Testing: Guidelines for testing the PCB to ensure functionality.

  4. Integration: Advice on integrating the assembled PCB into your model railroad layout.

  5. Troubleshooting: Common issues and how to resolve them.

Required LCC Fusion Breakout Boards

LCC Fusion Breakout Boards Description
Node Bus Hub Provides connectivity between BOD Card and LCC Fusion Cards .

Optional LCC Fusion Breakout Boards

LCC Fusion Breakout Boards Description
Block Breakout Board Provides connectivity between BOD Card and Track Block .
DC Motor Driver Breakout Board Provides connectivity between PWM Card and DC Motors.
Provides connectivity between DCC Card and cab’s DCC decoders.
Stepper Motor Breakout Board Provides connectivity between I/O Card and stepper motors.

Additional Materials:

Supplies

How To Guides

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Last updated on: May 10, 2025 © 2025 Pat Fleming