On this page, I am constantly compiling useful materials that we have successfully used on our layouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just everything from Trixbrix [Trixbrix<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baseplates 32×32 [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baseplates 16×32 [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n LEGO Train Motor [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compatible Train Motor [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8x AA battery holder [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Toggle switches [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8mm switches [Ali<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6mm and 7mm switches [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Duo LEDs, 3mm, cold-white \/ red, 2 pins [Tams<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Duo LEDs, 3mm, cold-white \/ red, 3 pins, common anode [Tams<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attention<\/strong>: read the hardware section on the MTC4BT<\/a> page first!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Antenna for Wifi and Bluetooth [Amazon<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n BuWizz2 hub [BuWizz<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n USB power bank to make the MTC4BT mobile (ride with the train) [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n ESP8266 development board [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Infrared LEDs [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n ESP8266 Wemos D1 mini [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n ESP8266 development board [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n LILYGO TTGO T-OI ESP-8266 with rechargeable battery holder [Ali<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rechargeable battery 16340 3.7V [Ali<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n ESP8266 strong [Ebay<\/a>] [Ali<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connectors 2.54mm, male, three rows, 3×40, 90\u00b0 [Ali<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Screws, M2x8, self-cutting [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n LEDs, 3mm, various colours [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n D1 mini NodeMCU with ESP8266-12F [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n PCA9685 port extender [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n MCP23017 DIP-28 port extender [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Power Supply: Steckerreisenetzteil, I.T.E Power Supply , 230V, 5,9V\/4A [Pollin<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Power Jack: Hohlbuchse, Printmontage, 5,5\/2,1 mm [Pollin<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stepdown Converter AMS1117 [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Block capacitator 1000uF 10V, 8x12mm [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ceramic capacitator 100nF 50V, type 104 [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resistors, 120 Ohm, 1\/8 Watt [Ebay<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connectors 2.54mm, female, two rows, 2×8, 90\u00b0 [Ali<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connectors 2.54mm, male, three rows, 3×8, 90\u00b0 [Ali<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Screws, M2, self-cutting [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Copper Wire [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trixbrix extension cable, 90cm [Trixbrix<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trixbrix extension cable, 200cm [Trixbrix<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dupont Plugs with tool [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cable Buckle Clips [Ali<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cable hose [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trixbrix switch motors, various types [Trixbrix<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reed Sensors type: GPS-14A [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Neodymium Magnets 5x15mm [Ali<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trixbrix Light Signals [Trixbrix<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n SMD LED on 4.8mm round plate, white\/red\/green\/yellow [Ali<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Geek servo [Ali<\/a>]. Color: gray!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Geek servo [Ali<\/a>]. Color: gray!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Geek servo [Ali<\/a>]. Color: gray!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trixbrix Boom Barrier LEDs [Trixbrix<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trixbrix Boom Barrier Servo Motor [Trixbrix<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Splitter Cable [Trixbrix<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Geek servo [Ali<\/a>]. Color: orange!<\/p>\n\n\n\n OLED Display I2C SSH 1106 128×64 Pixel [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ball bearings type MR52ZZ [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steel axles 40mm x 2mm [Amazon<\/a>]. 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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Grub Screws M5x10 [Amazon<\/a>]. The ones with black paint work better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flat Washers M2 (5mm \/ 2,2mm \/ 0,3mm) [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rechargeable AA batteries [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rechargeable AAA batteries [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Charger for AA and AAA batteries [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rechargeable 9V batteries (recharged via USB) [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Revell 39604 Contacta Professional plastic glue [Amazon<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\nTrains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
MTC4BT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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MTC4PF bare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
MTC4PF mini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
MLC bare (inside MILS plates or for testing on bread boards)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
MLC micro (used in light signal houses)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
MLC mini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
MLC mega<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Switch Motors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sensors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Light Signals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
German semaphore (2-aspect type)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
German semaphore (3-aspect type) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
German distant semaphore <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Level Crossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bascule bridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Speedometer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ball bearings for train wheels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rechargeable batteries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
General material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n