Modular servo motor control

Modular servo motor control

Jan 25, 2026

Recently I learned about a new, low cost, way of controlling movement in model train layouts. The servo motor. Since I have no experience with this little “can do anything” thingy, I went online to do some research. One of the things I

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Creality K1 SE 3D printer

Creality K1 SE 3D printer

Oct 22, 2025

3D printers are becoming more and more affordable, as is the material we use to print with. I use mostly PLA in my accessory prints, two things to keep in mind though are the strength needed and temperature environment our printed models will

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3D printers

3D printers

Mar 14, 2025

As curious as I was in 3D printing (I really had no idea what it was all about) I started with a special deal on Amazon and purchased a little cute printer. Easy to use no skills needed. I learned a lot with

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IP Camera monitoring

IP Camera monitoring

Feb 17, 2025

In order to monitor my hidden tracks underneath the layout, both the staging yards and hidden areas where derailments could possibly occur, I have purchased TP-Link IP cameras to keep a watchful eye. I wanted a Windows computer-based software app, vs an Android

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Control center

Control center

Jan 24, 2025

This bedroom closet is going to be turned into my control center and bookcase. It is only 2 feet (66 centimeter) deep, but big enough to mount all the electronic components needed to control the layout, both digital and analog, at the right

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