How to...chipping sideways Group 5 Cars

I would look at the area of the chassis in-front of the guide. Is there enough space for the wires without fouling the body work?

Thanks Greg,
I should try that. I was wondering if there would be any lanechanger-probs because the sensor is Not in the designated position. But trial and error is part of the game anyway.

Aurigarius said:

Thanks Greg,
I should try that. I was wondering if there would be any lanechanger-probs because the sensor is Not in the designated position. But trial and error is part of the game anyway.

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If you place LED sensor in front of guide then Standard ARC and unmodified APB will not register laps.
For APB you will need to have reflashed with V1.09.
For ARC Dr C has produced a new Start and Finish track which overcomes this.

I have 5 of the same cars, but yet to chip them, so will be keen to see your progress.
Good luck

I will be following this thread with interest as it looks like Sideways Group 5 will be one of the digital classes we will be racing at Pantyffynon in 2019

A standard Scalextric chip will most likely blow with that motor unless you have it uprated to cope with the extra amperage draw. Also, you will need a ferrite-man on the motor terminals to prevent back EMI from the motor disrupting the chip's firmware.

Good point Greg. So I better switch to some smaller motor. My track is only a small 15meters. So the yellow big block may be too fast anyway.

Some of my Ninco Austin Healey 3000s are fitted as standard with resistors in series with the motor... so this looks like another option for reducing motor performance and motor current... I have not digitally chipped these cars as yet but do plan to... I will leave the resistors in series with the motor... I plan to use C7005 chips so it will be interesting to learn whether the transistor/diode upgrade is needed or not... 3 Amp (trenchFET) transistors and 3 Amp schottky diodes at the ready...

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Aurigarius said:

Good point Greg. So I better switch to some smaller motor. My track is only a small 15meters. So the yellow big block may be too fast anyway.

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Not necessarily, you could remove the magnet and run on a lower voltage, about 10/11V should be OK. If you do find that the chip fails, the cost to fix it is the same as uprating it .......

I have a couple of these to digitise - GregK full monty chips at the ready

The motor is a Slot.it flat 6 which is 20k and 200gcm - magless you might just get away with a standard chip but its not worth the risk for a club racer.