On this page, I am constantly compiling useful materials that we have successfully used on our layouts.
Tracks and switches
Just everything from Trixbrix [Trixbrix].
Trains
8x AA battery holder [Amazon].
Toggle switches [Amazon].
8mm switches [Ali].
6mm and 7mm switches [Amazon].
Duo LEDs, 3mm, cold-white / red, 2 pins [Tams].
Duo LEDs, 3mm, cold-white / red, 3 pins, common anode [Tams].
MTC4BT
ESP32 development board [Amazon].
ESP32 Wemos D1 mini [Amazon].
MTC4PF bare
ESP8266 development board [Amazon].
Infrared LEDs [Amazon].
MTC4PF mini
ESP8266 Wemos D1 mini [Amazon].
MLC bare
ESP8266 development board [Amazon].
MLC mini
ESP8266 strong [Amazon] [Ali].
Connectors 2.54mm, male, three rows, 3×40, 90° [Ali].
Screws, M2x8, self-cutting [Amazon].
LEDs, 3mm, various colours [Amazon].
MLC mega
D1 mini NodeMCU with ESP8266-12F [Amazon].
PCA9685 port extender [Amazon].
MCP23017 DIP-28 port extender [Amazon].
Power Supply: Steckerreisenetzteil, I.T.E Power Supply , 230V, 5,9V/4A [Pollin].
Power Jack: Hohlbuchse, Printmontage, 5,5/2,1 mm [Pollin].
Stepdown Converter AMS1117 [Amazon].
Block capacitator 1000uF 10V, 8x12mm [Amazon].
Ceramic capacitator 100nF 50V, type 104 [Amazon].
Resistors, 120 Ohm, 1/8 Watt [Ebay]
Connectors 2.54mm, female, two rows, 2×8, 90° [Ali]
Connectors 2.54mm, male, three rows, 3×8, 90° [Ali]
Screws, M2, self-cutting [Amazon].
Cables
Copper Wire [Amazon].
Trixbrix extension cable, 90cm [Trixbrix].
Trixbrix extension cable, 200cm [Trixbrix].
Dupont Plugs with tool [Amazon].
Cable Buckle Clips [Ali].
Cable hose [Amazon].
Switch Motors
Trixbrix switch motors, various types [Trixbrix]
Sensors
Reed Sensors type: GPS-14A [Amazon].
Neodymium Magnets 5x15mm [Ali].
Light Signals
Trixbrix Light Signals [Trixbrix].
German semaphore (2-aspect type)
Geek servo [Ali]. Color: gray!
German semaphore (3-aspect type)
Geek servo [Ali]. Color: gray!
German distant semaphore
Geek servo [Ali]. Color: gray!
Level Crossing
Trixbrix Boom Barrier LEDs [Trixbrix]
Trixbrix Boom Barrier Servo Motor [Trixbrix]
Splitter Cable [Trixbrix].
Bascule bridge
Geek servo [Ali]. Color: orange!
Speedometer
OLED Display I2C SSH 1106 128×64 Pixel [Amazon].
Ball bearings for train wheels
Ball bearings type MR52ZZ [Amazon].
Steel axles 40mm x 2mm [Amazon]. Attention! Producers and vendors appear to change the precise metrics of their axles from time to time! We bought a larger supply of very good axles from Ali Express in 2022, but they went out of stock. You may try the Amazon link above, but we can not guarantee good fit. If you find a vendor for the axles that work well, please send us an e-mail, so that we can publish the link here.
Grub Screws M5x10 [Amazon]. The ones with black paint work better!
Flat Washers M2 (5mm / 2,2mm / 0,3mm) [Amazon].
Rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable AA batteries [Amazon].
Rechargeable AAA batteries [Amazon].
Charger for AA and AAA batteries [Amazon].
Rechargeable 9V batteries (recharged via USB) [Amazon].
General material
Revell 39604 Contacta Professional plastic glue [Amazon].
Soldering Holder and Light [Amazon].
Notes
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Hello Matthias and co,
Thanks for the beautifull work. I’m getting started with layout automation …
Kind regards,
Stefaan
Welcome to Mattzobricks!
Were you able to get all of these items from one place?
Ball bearings type MR52ZZ
Axles 40mm x 2mm
Grub Screws M5x10
Flat Washers M2 (5mm / 2,2mm / 0,3mm)
Ebay & Amazon axles don’t look too flash!
Unfortunately, I was not able to source all of the parts from one source.
Hi Mattzo
Danke für deine Beiträge und der Material Liste super mach bitte weiter so wünsche dir viel erfolg.
gruß Pit
Danke sehr. Wir geben uns die beste Mühe, die Dinge halbwegs auf dem aktuellen Stand zu halten.
The Amazon steel axles do not fit well with the ball bearings. Unfortunately, I do not have the right tools to check if the axles are too large or the ball bearings are too small. Do you have any tips on where to try next?
We are aware of the problem. We will publish a solution as soon as we found one.
To provide a minor update: I could measure the thickness of the axles. They are just below 2mm. It is hard to measure the ball bearings. The measure I took suggested that they were too small. I will order new ball bearings and see if this solves the issue.