Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ZAVAVOV The world of the model railway, electrotechnics and fun ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.zavavov.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Mandalorian vs. Darth Vader short movie – May The 4th Be With You 2023](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/mandalorian-vs-darth-vader-short-movie-may-the-4th-be-with-you-2023/) - Traditionally, like every year, we are celebrating today the 4th of May, the Star Wars day, or "May The 4th be with you". This year we have traditionally prepared a video at the ZAVAVOV H0 railway layout, but this time it is a more unconventional video… This year's celebration begins in the same way as - [Cheap physical wheel for control train speed for Android application](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/cheap-physical-wheel-for-control-train-speed-for-android-application/) - Most railroad modelers want to use a physical control wheel and don't want to use Android apps for control. But what if we combine the advantages of an Android app with a mechanical control wheel? And is it even possible? We were recently contacted by a fan saying that it would be great if the - [Exhibition in ZAVAVOV: STAR WARS DAY](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/exhibition-in-zavavov-star-wars-day/) - As many of you know, today (May 4) is a calebration or Star Wars Day, and a unique one-day exhibition has come to ZAVAVOV on this important occasion, and thanks to this channel you have the opportunity to view this exhibition online. - [How to implement the NFC module into M5Stack FACES box?](https://www.zavavov.com/electrotechnics/how-to-implement-the-nfc-module-into-m5stack-faces-box/) - As you know, I focus on various products for model railways. I often solve interesting tasks in my development and I like to share some here. Another such challenge was how to get NFC into the M5STACK FACES box. More about it, you can read in this article. Why did I actually stared solve such - [Motor train 842 in H0 with real sound (MTB) (video)](https://www.zavavov.com/nezarazene/motor-train-842-in-h0-with-real-sound-mtb-video/) - The first video of my new train 842 with real sounds from Jacek on my model railway layout. - [Amazing model world in Hamburg – Miniatur Wunderland](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/amazing-model-world-in-hamburg-miniatur-wunderland/) - On our family holiday, we are visited the biggest model world in Hamburg. In this article, you can find the video and photos from this place. Video Gallery - [Electronic regulated current load – easy and cheap](https://www.zavavov.com/electrotechnics/electronic-regulated-current-load-easy-and-cheap/) - Each electrical engineer needs the right equipment in their lab, and over time the need for specialized equipment increases depending on the project one is working on. Even so, a lot of equipment is suitable for multiple projects. One such device will be discussed in the following article. I have been working on one larger - [Control your model railway via computer! Guide for the beginners!](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/control-your-model-railway-via-computer-guide-for-the-beginners/) - This article is about connecting the model railway with computer program RocRail and how to the first set up this program. For connecting between model railway and computer is used digital command station TCS. What will we need? For the simple example, we won't need neither whole model railway, but it will be enough only the - [Digitalization of the Hogwarts Express model H0 from HORNBY with sounds](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/digitalization-of-the-hogwarts-express-model-h0-from-hornby-with-sounds/) - I bought a Hogwarts Express model on eBay and I wanted it digitalize with real sounds. I was looking for for a long time and I found the decoder with real sound in England. I bought a Hogwarts Express model on eBay and I wanted it digitalize with real sounds. I was looking for for - [The cheapest and fast PCB making](https://www.zavavov.com/electrotechnics/the-cheapest-and-fast-pcb-making/) - I am working with electrotechnic a long time and I have always problem with making boards. The first I was making own boards by using permanent marker. It takes a lot of time and the result was not very good. After some time, I needed better boards for smaller electronic parts, but not too expensive. The - [Model railway in Brighton – Toy and Model museum in England](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/model-railway-in-brighton-toy-and-model-museum-in-england/) - We visited this model museum on our holiday in England and made this short video. Sorry about kvality of the video. Web page of the museum: http://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/ - [Model world MINIVERSUM in Budapest](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/model-world-miniversum-in-budapest/) - Have you evere been in Budapest? And have you visited Miniversum? Not? Let's visit! Now, you can visit some parts of Miniversum in photos and video from your home. Video Photos - [The cheapest DCC sniffer with board from Arduino Nano!](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/the-cheapest-dcc-sniffer-with-board-from-arduino-nano/) - Have you ever need see the data on your digital model railroad? Or do you only want see the packets of DCC? Now, it is possible with low price or for free! During the making DCC command station (TCS-2), I wanted see the DCC packets and signals. At first I was using the logic analyzer from - [Model of the bus KAROSA B-931 DPMB Brno in H0](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/model-of-the-bus-karosa-b-931-dpmb-brno-in-h0/) - I got a building kit of the bus KAROSA B-931 as a christmas present. I didn't make the best model bus, because it was my first building kit. Kit is from SDV company but it is not very detailed and nice. It needs to add more details after made it. I try it on my - [New train model – ČSD T478.1](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/new-train-model-csd-t478-1/) - My friend gave me a present. It was plastic model of this locomotive (ČSD T478.1) without motor and wheels. Now, I find time and money for make all parts for working on my model railway. You can watch it on video. Some parts are used from locomotive V100 (PIKO). - [Digital control of train and turnouts on my model railroads controlled by Android application](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/digital-control-of-train-and-turnouts-on-my-model-railroads-controlled-by-android-application/) - Testing new features of DCC command station and new Android application for control trains. - [Control lights and brightness of the London model house H0](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/control-lights-and-brightness-of-the-london-model-house-h0/) - I made model house in H0 gauge and I control lights inside by my own DCC command station. It can switch on/off lights and change brightness of lights. You can see it on the video. - [Testing new features of DCC command station controlled by smartphone with Android application](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/testing-new-features-of-dcc-command-station-controlled-by-smartphone-with-android-application/) - Testing new features of DCC command station and new Android application for control trains. More information is here: http://www.zavavov.com/tcs-2/ - [Testing trains on train station – controlled by smartphone with Android](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/testing-trains-on-train-station-controlled-by-smartphone-with-android/) - Videos of the train ride across the railway and this trains are controlled by new command station. It's deppend on Freescale/NXP freedom board with Kinetis K64 and controlling by smartphone with Android via WiFi. More information comming soon (TCS-2). Let's check facebook on left side. - [Trains on the new bridge](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/trains-on-new-bridge/) - Trains ridding across the new bridge. - [Testing trains with DCC Piko Digi 1](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/testing-trains-with-dcc-piko-digi-1/) - Testing two trains with DCC locomotive decoder and command station Piko Digi 1. It's controled via IR remote control. - [Cheap and the best point machine](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/cheap-and-the-best-point-machine/) - I was looking for the best and cheap solution for operating my turnouts in my model railroad for a long time. I found especially two point machines. The first was made from electronic relay and second was made from servo motor with lot of modifications. I used second solution with servo motor, but because I ## Pages - [Digital command station TCS-2 (BLUE)](https://www.zavavov.com/tcs-2/) - The digital command station 2 for the control of model railway via DCC protocol. It allows control trains and accessories of the model railroad via Android application, XpressNet throttles (e.g. Roco MultiMAUS) and other application and programs compatible with Roco Z21 and XpressNet Li-ETH. The command station allows connect the feedback detectors via S88 bus - [Digital command station TCS](https://www.zavavov.com/tcs/) - The digital command station for the control of model railway via DCC protocol. It allows control trains and accessories of the model railroad via Android application, XpressNet throttles (e.g. Roco MultiMAUS) and other application and programs compatible with Roco Z21 and XpressNet Li-ETH. The command station allows connect the feedback detectors via S88 bus. This - [Video Gallery](https://www.zavavov.com/video-gallery/) - [Video Category](https://www.zavavov.com/video-category/) - [Video Tag](https://www.zavavov.com/video-tag/) - [Search Videos](https://www.zavavov.com/search-videos/) - [Search Videos](https://www.zavavov.com/search-videos-2/) - [User Videos](https://www.zavavov.com/user-videos/) - [Player Embed](https://www.zavavov.com/player-embed/) - [Contact](https://www.zavavov.com/contact/) - You can contact me by e-mail or some social networks, too. Send me E-mail. Zavavov - model railway - [Wireless hand controller for model railway “TCS-RC”](https://www.zavavov.com/tcsrc/) - Photo and video gallery ## Downloads - [Wireless hand controller TCS-RC – guide](https://www.zavavov.com/download/wireless-hand-controller-tcs-rc-guide/) - It contains a PDF document that tells you how to use the TCS-RC controller correctly. It also contains a description of all features and extension options. This manual is always packaged with every controller, but it is only ever current at this location. Version: 1.6.x Updated: 28.6.2022 The complete manual is updated regularly and it - [HEX file for the DCC sniffer](https://www.zavavov.com/download/hex-file-for-the-dcc-sniffer/) ## Videos - [Driving with a Faller van on the ZAVAVOV rail layout](https://www.zavavov.com/video/driving-with-a-faller-van-on-the-zavavov-rail-layout/) - After several months I finally managed to drive the entire route of the new road with the Faller van. Well, it was challenging and still need to have a happy day to make the passage smooth and without problems. - [External USB/BLE HID module for smartphone/tablet](https://www.zavavov.com/video/external-usb-ble-hid-module-for-smartphone-tablet/) - Using external USB HID volume controls to control trains using the Engine Driver Android app. Learn more in the article Cheap physical wheel for control train speed for Android application - [Automatic train goes by sensors controlled from TCS-2](https://www.zavavov.com/video/automatic-train-goes-by-sensors-controlled-from-tcs-2/) - Demonstration of simple automation with TCS-2 DCC command station. Thanks to the simple setup using the Android application, it is possible to set: - Reacting to feedback to control the train or accessories - For a train, it is possible to change speed or function - For accessories, it is possible to switch the switch - [Train paths using automation with TCS-2](https://www.zavavov.com/video/train-paths-using-automation/) - Demonstration of simple automation with TCS-2 DCC command station. Thanks to the simple setup using the Android application, it is possible to set: - Reacting to feedback to control the train or accessories - For a train, it is possible to change speed or function - For accessories, it is possible to switch the switch - [Automatic and random control of house windows](https://www.zavavov.com/video/automatic-and-random-control-of-house-windows/) - Demonstration of simple automation with TCS-2 DCC command station. Thanks to the simple setup using the Android application, it is possible to set: - Reacting to feedback to control the train or accessories - For a train, it is possible to change speed or function - For accessories, it is possible to switch the switch - [Railway crossing with AŽD barriers with sound in H0](https://www.zavavov.com/video/railway-crossing-with-azd-barriers-with-sound-in-h0/) - Demonstration of simple automation with TCS-2 DCC command station. Thanks to the simple setup using the Android application, it is possible to set: - Reacting to feedback to control the train or accessories - For a train, it is possible to change speed or function - For accessories, it is possible to switch the switch - [Automatic control – command station TCS a TCS-2](https://www.zavavov.com/video/automatic-control-command-station-tcs-a-tcs-2/) - Demonstration of simple automation with TCS-2 DCC command station. Thanks to the simple setup using the Android application, it is possible to set: - Reacting to feedback to control the train or accessories - For a train, it is possible to change speed or function - For accessories, it is possible to switch the switch - [Android app TCS Train on ESU Mobile Control II](https://www.zavavov.com/video/android-app-tcs-train-on-esu-mobile-control-ii/) - Available to control: Selected train by wheel The wheel is rotating when train is controled on the screen Stop button on the side Control train functions from screen Switching between trains - [Mandalorian vs. Darth Vader short movie — May The 4th Be With You 2023](https://www.zavavov.com/video/mandalorian-vs-darth-vader-short-movie-may-the-4th-be-with-you-2023/) - Today, this is a Star Wars day and how else to celebrate it than with a small presentation of models from the Star Wars world and a short funny story. The video is mainly for the entertainment of the viewers. The small models are purchased from Hot Wheels and the larger scale models and figures - [Digital command station TCS-2 (Official presentation)](https://www.zavavov.com/video/digital-command-station-tcs-2-official-presentation/) - The second improved version of the popular TCS Digital Command station is here! You can look forward to many new features and improvements. The most interesting functions of the entire command station are presented in this video. More information: http://www.zavavov.com/tcs-2/ - [Digital hand-controller TCS-RC (official release)](https://www.zavavov.com/video/digital-hand-controller-tcs-rc-official-release/) - Do you feel like in the Stone Age with current hand-controller for the model railway? Tired of controlling the trains and still pulling the cable behind you? That’s right, the revolution in model railroad control is coming! This wireless controller called TCS-RC is primary intended for the Digital Command Station TCS and all its functions - [External wheel for control model trains](https://www.zavavov.com/video/external-wheel-for-control-model-trains/) - Using an external USB HID volume controller to control trains using the TCS Train Android app. Read more in the article Cheap physical wheel for control train speed for Android application - [Engine Driver Control via external USB knob](https://www.zavavov.com/video/engine-driver-control-via-external-usb-knob/) - Using external USB HID volume controls to control trains using the Engine Driver Android app. Learn more in the article Cheap physical wheel for control train speed for Android application ## Categories - [Nezařazené](https://www.zavavov.com/nezarazene/) - [Electrotechnics](https://www.zavavov.com/electrotechnics/) - [Model Railway](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/) - [Electronics](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/electronics/) - [Tips & tricks](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/tips-and-tricks/) - [Working on my railway](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/working-on-my-railway/) - [Videos](https://www.zavavov.com/model-railway/videos/) ## Tags - [DCC](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/dcc/) - [turnout control](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/turnout-control/) - [video](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/video/) - [PIKO Digi 1](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/piko-digi-1/) - [TCS](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/tcs/) - [command station](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/command-station/) - [Android](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/android/) - [train cat](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/train-cat/) - [MrMoun](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/mrmoun/) - [London house](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/london-house/) - [H0](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/h0/) - [turnouts](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/turnouts/) - [ČSD](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/csd/) - [train](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/train/) - [BUS](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/bus/) - [Atmel](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/atmel/) - [Arduino](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/arduino/) - [exhibition](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/exhibition/) - [PCB](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/pcb/) - [sound](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/sound/) - [harry potter](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/harry-potter/) - [Hogwarts](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/hogwarts/) - [Hogwarts Express](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/hogwarts-express/) - [RocRail](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/rocrail/) - [NFC](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/nfc/) - [M5Stack](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/m5stack/) - [StarWars](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/starwars/) - [May the 4th be with you](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/may-the-4th-be-with-you/) - [Star Wars](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/star-wars/) - [Engine Driver](https://www.zavavov.com/tag/engine-driver/) ## Video Categories - [Model railway](https://www.zavavov.com/video-category/video-model-railway/) ## Video Tags - [starwars](https://www.zavavov.com/video-tag/starwars/)