LEGO train automation specialist Mattzobricks has released its new firmware version 0.4. The new release provides superior new features like level crossing support and bascule bridge support. Layout components like switches, signals and sensors can now be controlled with a unified controller called “MattzoLayoutController”. The MattzoLayoutController can be extended with […]
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Great and fully automated layout
Henk from the MattzoBricks Core Development Team has built a marvelous LEGO train layout over Christmas. The layout is fully automated with MattzoControllers. Enjoy the show:
New feature on the MattzoBricks website
Bulletin board As often requested by our users, I have now set-up a forum on the mattzobricks.com website. Support issues are new ideas can now be addressed and discussed in a more organized manner. Link: Forum Project Section The website has now a “project” section. People who have built LEGO […]
MattzoController firmware V0.3 released
Today we proudly announce the release of MattzoController firmware V0.3. The new firmware contains a large variety of improvements and a whole new type of MattzoController, the MattzoTrainController for Powered Up (MTC4PU). The MTC4PU controls trains with Powered Up Hubs and also switches the train lights on and off – […]
Announcements for Christmas 2020
Mattzobricks announces a bunch of releases and publications for Christmas 2020: First MattzoTrainController in a box. Includes rechargeable battery, micro controller, motor shield, integrated LED, plug bar (12 pins), dual USB and on/off switch. Release of the MattzoTrainController for Powered Up. Automatic headlights for MattzoTrainControllers Support for LEGO Power Functions […]
Bluebrick File Library published
MattzoBricks has published the first collection of Bluebrick track layout files. The files can be used with the Bluebrick software. Bluebrick is the most commonly used track planning software for the LEGO train system. Most of the files required the TrixBrix track library for Bluebrick, which is can be downloaded […]
Controlling LEGO Trains!
Hello everybody! You have waited a long time for this news, and I appreciate your patience. The MattzoTrainController for Power Functions (MTC4PF) is reality, we have a video, the firmware is ready for download, and we have building instructions. This is a major milestone in our MattzoBricks Train Automation System. […]
TrixBrix Track Library: Version 1.5 released
I just released Version 1.5 of the TrixBrix Track Library for Bluebrick. The library now contains Switch Servo Motors, which can be attached to switches. They rotate automatically into the correct direction when attached to a switch. All switches have now a connectors for switch motors. See the following pictures […]
TrixBrix presents Double Slip Crossover R104
TrixBrix has launched a new switch combination today for LEGO train professionals. The combination integrates the radius R104 double crossover switch combination with R104 double slip switches. The concept is modular, and can also be applied to the Monster Crossover R104 switch. Using the new options, many new layouts can […]
Fully automated Roller Coaster (10261) with LEGO Mindstorms EV3
The Roller Coaster (set 10261) is one of the best sets LEGO has ever produced. Anyway, the coaster has some small problems that can be overcome with some genuine LEGO Mindstorms EV3 automation components of the shelf. It is even possible to have three sledges running at the same time! […]