Practical Electronics № 11 (November) 2026

Read in the issue 11 Practical Electronics 2026

Model Railway DCC Base Station by Tim Blythman.
We started describing DIY DCC projects last month with a decoder that can fit in a small model locomotive. You also need something to drive the tracks and supply the DCC signal. That’s the job of this month’s DCC Base Station design.

RGB LED Christmas Star by Nicholas Vinen.
This white star-shaped PCB incorporates 80 addressable RGB LEDs, a controller and a power supply. It can produce a range of bright, colourful effects and is perfect for mounting on top of a Christmas tree or anywhere in a festive home.

Ducted Head Transfer Controller, part two by John Clarke & Julian Edgar.
This smart controller can improve the energy efficiency of your home by transferring warm or cool air between rooms automatically when needed. Having described how it works, let’s get into assembling and testing it.


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