[Swissracer]

As a beginning to an article on Controllers I would like to glean information on the various types out there, can anyone add to this list of manufacturers of controllers suitable for 1/32 scale tracks?

Ninco
Scalextric
Carrera
SCX
Professor Motor
Red Fox - Do they have a website?
Parma

 

[RichD]

If you want to spend some real money look at a Difalco. I think it would be overkill for a 1/32nd. www.difalcoonline.com

 

[Tropi]

As would Ruddock!

Not sure if MRRC still actually produce what used to be excellent controllers - at one time THE slot racing contoller of choice. Course it was a little while ago!

 

[Dennis David]

I use a Ruddock and don't think that it's over kill at all! But then I have expensive tastes.

 

[Swissracer]

Website for Ruddock please?

 

[Tropi]

Your wish is my command!

Ruddock (DR Racing Products)

 

[Dennis David]

Ruddock Controllers

• Designed For ALL Types Of Slot Car Racing, ALL Types Of Slot Cars, On ALL Types Of Slot Car Tracks !!
• Transistorized Architecture Eliminates Arcing And Pitting For The Smoothest Trigger Action Possible
• Lightweight Handle Engineered For Low Fatigue Racing
• Wide Range Of Sensitivity Adjustment
• Circuit Board Frame With Integrated Contact Block Ensures Accurate Alignment
• Fully Fused For Maximum Reliability
• Generous Heat Sinks For Maximum Dissipation
• Preferred Choice Of Top Racers Worldwide Since 1993

IMO Ruddock controllers are the best that money can buy. Mine's a DR-40 Standard Base Model ($242.75). I've used it on commercial tracks (1/24), HO and 1/32 by just dialing in the sensitivity and brakes rather than having to set diodes.

 

[LSIntegra94]

They are very impressive controllers indeed. It seemd that their construction is somewhat specialized though.

"DO NOT USE A 1/24 CONTROLLER FOR H.O. AND VICE VERSA!!"

 

[MrBugs]

I did an article on the Professor Motor PMTR2044 for a Canadian retailer. I have to update it with instructions on installing the pilot light kit and the polarity switch kit but it is in depth.
PMTR2044
My main page

Brent

 

[Guest]

SCD Make Controllers (01274 682120) Great Britain. I have used the same eletronic hand controller since 1988 when it was sent to me as a sample to write about, for H.O. 1/32 1/24 and rail.

RR

 

[Silberpfeil_pt]

Hummn! This is odd! Nobody in the forum know/use the NSR Ellectronico? This is an electronic controler produce in Italy with Parma pieces. It have interchangeable chips for slow cars (with NC-1 motors) and fast cars (like the Plaffits).

I use a Parma controllers (35, 25 and 15 Ohm) but I replace these with the electronic.

See you!

 

[sprint]

I use the NSR Electronic controller; it is very smooth in operation and the various chips enable the control of cars with variable power easily.
I also have the Parma Turbo plus, another elecrtronic controller, bought from Pendleslot, and I believe it also is a good choice; it was tested in the last issue of Mas slot international.
Ciao from Italy

 

[Nico]

German NEZIH controller

The one with the "dangerous" black box attached to the wires...-))

Nico

Grenzlandslot

 

[Gaugemaster Controls]

Please add Fly to the list Swiss

Aaron

 

[RichD]

You could add Difalco to the list.

 

[philsmith]

I just bought a SlotWiz controller and I am very pleased with it, I had been using a professot motor before this, the SlotWiz has given me a huge improvement on my bad racing style!

see them here

abslotsport

p.s. anyone want to buy a PM controller?

 

[Russell Sheldon]

Phil,

I agree. Professor Motor controllers certainly represent excellent value for money, but if you are a serious racer with a sizeable budget and are looking for a top of the line controller to handle any car from Scalextric to Group 12, the SlotWiz is the best controller on the market today.

I have a DiFalco, a Ruddock, an old Omni, and a couple of PM's, and the SlotWiz is clearly the best. I've also used NSR and various Czech made controllers.

I recently sent one to Maurizio Ferrari (unfortunately not in time for him to use in the Verbano 24H) and look forward to his feedback when he gets back from vacation. He is after all an electronics engineer!

With kind regards

Russell

 

[philsmith]

I borrowed Derek Coopers slotwiz at Bordeaux and just had to have one.
I have never done so many laps without coming off! it was a complete revelation

 

[Nep72]

I miss the MB electronic controller.

 

[Intergrali]

cant think of anything to add but I like my parma with the black box (es)