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 – […]
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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! […]
LEGO Crocodile 10277: it’s real!
LEGO’s new crocodile locomotive is real! The new set is available on lego.com since today. Set set is available from July 1st. I will order one right away and can’t wait to build it!
Signals and Switches
Check out our new video on signals and switches: In the video, we are showing how we automate signals and switches on our layouts. We explain how to set-up signals in Rocrails, and how to set the lights for simple red/green signals, and also for more advanced signals that have […]
Reed sensors: new insights!
Our reed sensors are even more versatile than we expected! Now we managed to trigger our reed sensors for the LEGO train system with the train couplings magnets of the loco and the waggons! Check out the new video: More detailed information can be found on the sensors page. German […]