 Cheapest way to timing on a 1 lane track (routed) |
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 27 Dec 2009, 22:33
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Tea Boy  Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 12-December 09 Member No.: 13,782  |
Hey guys,
What is the cheapest way to go, when i want to have timing to a 1 lane routed track. I hope i can get a test track working soon, and for fun i would like to have some timing on it. It could be great if I havn´t got to connect any PC / Computer, as it would make transportation much easier. I think i could use a mini switch in the slot, and the car´s guide would make a contact each time it will pass. Then i just need a electronic kit, which can do the timing, and best with at least 2 digit like 3.XX seconds. Regrads Henrik |
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27 Dec 2009, 23:54
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 Team Owner  Group: PLUS+ Posts: 1,361 Joined: 16-June 05 From: NewZealand Member No.: 2,502 |
Henrik,
I use PC timing on my track but before that I was eyeing up the Carrera timing bridge. Do you know the one I mean? regards -------------------- John Warren
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27 Dec 2009, 23:58
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 .. Leo A Capaldi .. Group: Members Posts: 2,482 Joined: 8-January 06 From: Scotland's Garden Member No.: 3,399 |
Hello Henrik,
Cheapest way would be to buy a Scalextric/Hornby unit, remove it from the track piece and wire it to your track switch. Ebay linky that I have no connection with. -------------------- Don't Browse - Drive!
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28 Dec 2009, 12:40
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 Phil B. Group: Members Posts: 2,811 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Abergavenny - South Wales Member No.: 445 |
Sorry to but in, we`ve stopped using the Scaley ones on our rally tracks, they are unreliable using their own switch gear as sprung guides don`t always activate them, if you have an alternative switch that may well be the way to go, we use Ninco N Scorers which are a good option but will need to be recessed at track level.
Cheers - Phil B. 
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28 Dec 2009, 13:27
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Top Tuner Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 7-July 07 From: Newbury, Berks, UK Member No.: 7,257 |
I would go a dead strip setup.
Only 2 leads then need to go to a PC unit. (per lane) Laptimer 2000 is a free program, and his website shows all you need to know. I suspect the only serious cost involved is the plugs and sockets for the PC. andy |
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28 Dec 2009, 13:38
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.. Leo A Capaldi .. Group: Members Posts: 2,482 Joined: 8-January 06 From: Scotland's Garden Member No.: 3,399 |
Totally agree with Andy, I use Laptimer 2000 at home and it does everything I need. Running in practice mode it is easy to reset with no need for a mouse (press F5 then <ENTER>). Getting audible feedback when you do a hot-lap is ideal. I run it on a really ancient laptop running Windows 98 on 48 megabytes of RAM : -)
Have to say though that it is no good for more than 2 lanes though - the race ends when the first car completes the laps/time so no indication of who was 2nd, 3rd or 4th. I think that the Scalextric unit would work with a "dead strip " instead of the switch, so that sounds like a good reliable arrangement. Linky to Laptimer Web Site (Greg Braun) -------------------- Don't Browse - Drive!
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28 Dec 2009, 16:02
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 Deane Walpole (eahorc.com) Group: Members Posts: 7,699 Joined: 14-December 04 From: Shotgate, Essex Member No.: 1,702 |
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