{"id":7092,"date":"2024-05-07T23:16:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T21:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/?page_id=7092"},"modified":"2024-05-28T16:40:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T14:40:44","slug":"mlc-mini","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/de\/build\/diy\/mlc-mini","title":{"rendered":"MLC mini"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>MLC mini<\/strong> is an easy-to-build version of the MattzoLayoutController.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, the MLC mini supports <strong>2 switches<\/strong>, <strong>2 light signals<\/strong> and <strong>2 sensors<\/strong>. The configuration can be adapted to support other components like form signals, level crossings or bascule bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The case has a lateral dimension of only 6&#215;6 studs (4,8 x 4,8 cm) and has a height of 2 bricks and 2 plates (2,56 cm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLC-mini-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLC-mini-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLC-mini-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLC-mini-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLC-mini-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MLC-mini-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MLC mini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>I have created a nice little video about how to build the MLC mini. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LEGO trains: fully automated switches and signals with the MLC mini!\" width=\"819\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W_UvMHB-6rU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>German version \/ deutsche Version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LEGO Eisenbahn: Weichen und Signale vollautomatisch mit dem MLC mini steuern!\" width=\"819\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1_13GBb65gk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Instructions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all: don&#8217;t be scared! Building an MLC mini is easy and requires little technical skills and craftmanship only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3d printed case, upper and lower part.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LEGO or compatible plate, 6&#215;6 studs, in your colour of choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESP8266 strong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connectors 2.54mm, male, triple, angled 90\u00b0.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LEDs, 3mm, in your colour of choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 screws, M2x8mm, self-cutting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Required-Parts-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Required-Parts-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Required-Parts-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Required-Parts-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Required-Parts-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Required-Parts-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MLC mini: required parts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/build\/bill-of-material\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5168\">this page<\/a> for information where to purchase the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3D printer to print the case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cutter knife to cut the connectors rows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soldering iron and solder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drilling machine with 2mm and 3mm drills, countersink 45\u00b0.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screwdriver for the M2 screws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to build the MLC mini:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Print the case<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC_mini_Enclosure-018.zip\">stl files<\/a> for the upper and lower part of the case and print it with the 3D printer in the colour of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-1-Case-1024x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-1-Case-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-1-Case-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-1-Case-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-1-Case-1536x720.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-1-Case.jpg 1869w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Prepare the LEGO plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drill 2mm holes in the corner studs. This works best of you drill from the bottom of the plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the countersink to widen up the holes that they can contain the 2mm screws completely. The top part of the screws shoud not be higher than the studs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drill a 3mm hole for the status LED.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-2-Lid-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-2-Lid-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-2-Lid-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-2-Lid-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-2-Lid-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-2-Lid-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a problem with hurting LEGO parts: use a Chinese third-party plate or use the controller without the top plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Cut the connector bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The angled connectors come in bars of 40 triple pins. Cut the bar in portions of 4. You need 2 of the resulting 4&#215;3 angled connectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-3-Triple-Connectors.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-3-Triple-Connectors.jpg 867w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-3-Triple-Connectors-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-3-Triple-Connectors-768x627.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Solder the angled connectors to the ESP8266.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert the connectors into the board:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rows D1-D4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rows D0, D5, D6, D7<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The video shows the precise orientation of the connectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ESP-8266-strong-solder-points.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ESP-8266-strong-solder-points.png 640w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ESP-8266-strong-solder-points-300x287.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-4-Solder-connectors-to-board-1024x607.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-4-Solder-connectors-to-board-1024x607.png 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-4-Solder-connectors-to-board-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-4-Solder-connectors-to-board-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-4-Solder-connectors-to-board-1536x911.png 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-4-Solder-connectors-to-board-2048x1214.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Row D8 must remain clear for the status LED.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Screw the top LEGO plate on the upper part of the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the hole for the LED is in the right place. The LED will be placed in function pin D8 &#8211; the orientation of the plate should look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-5a-Screw-lid-to-case-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-5a-Screw-lid-to-case-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-5a-Screw-lid-to-case-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-5a-Screw-lid-to-case-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-5a-Screw-lid-to-case-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-5a-Screw-lid-to-case-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Screw four of the M2 screws into the corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-5-Screw-lid-to-case-1024x716.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-5-Screw-lid-to-case-1024x716.png 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-5-Screw-lid-to-case-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-5-Screw-lid-to-case-768x537.png 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-5-Screw-lid-to-case-1536x1075.png 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-5-Screw-lid-to-case-2048x1433.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the 3d print of the case, the screwing might take some force. To make the screwing easier, you can pre-drill the holes with an 1mm drill, or use an electric screwdriver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Install the LED on the ESP8266.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plug the LED into the ESP8266, but do not solder it to the controller yet!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anode (long pin) goes to pin D8, Cathode (short pin) to GND.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put the ESP8266 into the upper case. The LED should now stick in the 3mm hole that you drilled before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the LED as required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solder the LED to the ESP8266.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-6a-LED-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-6a-LED-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-6a-LED-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-6a-LED-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-6a-LED-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-6a-LED-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-6b-LED-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-6b-LED-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-6b-LED-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-6b-LED-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-6b-LED-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-6b-LED-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Screw the bottom part of the case to the upper part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-7-Screw-bottom-case-1024x748.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-7-Screw-bottom-case-1024x748.png 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-7-Screw-bottom-case-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-7-Screw-bottom-case-768x561.png 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-7-Screw-bottom-case-1536x1122.png 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-Mini-Build-7-Screw-bottom-case-2048x1496.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations! You have just built your first MLC mini!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Firmware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The device requires a specific firmware. Find instructions how to configure and upload the firmware <a href=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/automation\/mattzolayoutcontroller\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1983\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a standard configuration for the MLC mini in the MattzoLayoutController firmware. In this default configuration, the mapping of the function pins to hardware components is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-mini-standard-configuration-1024x774.png\" alt=\"MLC mini standard configuration\" class=\"wp-image-7142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-mini-standard-configuration-1024x774.png 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-mini-standard-configuration-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-mini-standard-configuration-768x580.png 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-mini-standard-configuration-1536x1161.png 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-mini-standard-configuration.png 1544w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MLC mini standard configuration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-mini-standard-configuration-photo-1024x753.jpg\" alt=\"MLC mini standard configuration\" class=\"wp-image-7146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-mini-standard-configuration-photo-1024x753.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-mini-standard-configuration-photo-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-mini-standard-configuration-photo-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-mini-standard-configuration-photo-1536x1130.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MLC-mini-standard-configuration-photo-2048x1507.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MLC mini standard configuration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These mnemonic bridges help me to identify the right pins for the components without looking up the specification every time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ground (GND, -) is always on the bottom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The side with the status LED is used to connect all other LEDs as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The two servos consume a lot of power, so their pins are closer to the power plug than the sensors pins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure that you connect the correct components to the controller whenever you power it up. Incorrect wiring may damage the controller.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other MattzoLayoutControllers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The MLC mini is not alone. It has a big brother, called the <a href=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/build\/diy\/mlc-mega\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7090\">MLC mega<\/a>, which is even more powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"954\" src=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MLC-mega-and-mini-1024x954.jpg\" alt=\"MLC mega and mini\" class=\"wp-image-6217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MLC-mega-and-mini-1024x954.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MLC-mega-and-mini-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MLC-mega-and-mini-768x716.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MLC-mega-and-mini-1536x1431.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mattzobricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MLC-mega-and-mini.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MLC mega and mini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay informed!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>To stay up to date, please check this page regularly for updates and subscribe to our social media channels!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credentials<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The MLC mini was designed by Jona from the Mattzobricks core development team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The building instructions were compiled by Mattze.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MLC mini is an easy-to-build version of the MattzoLayoutController. By default, the MLC mini supports 2 switches, 2 light signals and 2 sensors. The configuration can be adapted to support other components like form signals, level crossings or bascule bridges. 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