MVnet is finally a reality! On 1 December 2023, the innovative network for your model railway is available. What is MVNET MVnet is a network designed to make electronics easier to use. it connects your model railway’s fixed devices directly … Read More
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Digitalising old Märklin signals
We at Helvest always try to bring you the latest technology, and this must also apply to fans of ‘vintage’ products. In this context, we have produced this kit MSK10, which will be available by the end of 2023, to … Read More
Tags: DCC digital (en)
How are the KB800 and KB800-L programmed in DCC?
The push-button modules are an interesting application of the modular concept at the heart of the Helvest FleX system, and have received considerable interest. In fact, with this module it is possible to control accessories not only digitally, but also … Read More
Tags: DCC digital (en), KB800 (en), KB800-L (en)
Connection of Helvest decoders to Roco control units
The Roco Z21 is one of the most popular power stations, but it has some peculiarities that create doubts for users when using accessory decoders. We would like to clarify them here once again. The DCC protocol has been interpreted … Read More
Tags: DCC digital (en), DCC100-E(en), DCC100(en)
Which Roco* switches can I operate with Helvest decoders?
Many customers ask us which Roco* switches can be operated with Helvest decoders. We would like to remind you that all switches that we support (and which appear in the “Configurator” section of the website) have been thoroughly tested in … Read More
The KB800-L module and the possibility to create a control panel .
The KB800-L module and the possibility to create a control panel . Among the new products from Helvest that will be launched in the coming months, the first is the KB800-L module, which is expected to be available in January. … Read More
Tags: DCC digital (en), KB800-L (en)
Driving Kato turnouts with Helvest decoder
Driving Kato turnouts with Helvest decoder The Kato turnouts * are very popular among N scale users, and can be operated with a Helvest decoder for your digital layout. These turnouts have a rather peculiar movement, with a coil driven … Read More
Two options for powering accessory decoders
Two options for powering accessory decoders What does it mean to “power” a decoder? Electronic devices, as you know, work with electricity flowing through wires. But these wires are not all the same. In most devices, including model railway decoders, … Read More
Tags: DCC digital (en), DCC100-E(en), DCC100(en), HP100 (en)
The tricks of the SM400 servo module
The tricks of the SM400 servo module Following the Helvest philosophy, we have introduced some innovations in the SM400 servo module to make its operation more realistic and to eliminate some drawbacks that model railroaders sometimes encounter when using these … Read More
Tags: DCC digital (en), SM400 (en), turnouts drive