[THESLOTCARGUY]

What software do you use?​

RMS software

Scalextric sport Digital Console	22	64.71%
PC lapcounter	8	23.53%
Other	4	11.76%

 

[THESLOTCARGUY]

I have tried both and am tossed between them. Currently I am more in favor of PC lapcounter, Yes more expensive. But more versatile
Curious about your choice and why?

 

[MrFlippant]

My club usually uses SSDC, but still the older one, as it seems more stable (and easy) for C7030 use. There are still some oddities about the new version I'm not fond of, but with a few more tweaks and feature additions, it will probably be the choice for us. PCLC has a lot of great features, but it lacks some others that we are used to, especially auto-track-call. There's an RMS that I sometimes use that was in development when the developer died, but it misses laps every once in a while (so we compare to the Lap Display), but it has a great race/heat rotation system that is easy to set up, randomizes the racers nicely, and is quick to do so.

The end result is that there isn't a "perfect" RMS for me, but SSDC is getting closer.

 

[THESLOTCARGUY]

I like the penalty system on PCLP. Its makes you be more careful during a race and not deslot because in a close race it's not good having to come in and serve a 5 sec. penalty ( I know Andy is working on this feature). Also with PCLP if God forbid a lap is missed you can add back the lap missed

 

[DaveLat]

I use pclc, like you slotcarguy I love the penalty system that encourages better driving instaed of the stop start of constant deslots.
Pclc has so many features, variations on color schemes which can make it visually stunning, endless data like:-

Car picture
Number of pitstops
time in pits
race time
fuel meter
total fuel used
Average fuel used
Fuel left
Gap
Reaction time
distance

and many others.
Also with the backup of excellent tech support, all in all a great piece of sofware that is worth every penny

 

[Damo]

As yet I don't use either but once I have finished my track build I will have to decide one way or another. It's very hard to know which to choose so I'll be watching this thread closely.

What would be wonderful is a YouTube video that shows each product through setup and a short race, shows the pit and refuel procedure etc...

Does anyone know of such vids?

Cheers,
Damo.

 

[awallace]

There are videos on the SSDC website which might help - even better, use of the 30 day eval period that you get with SSDC and make your own decision!

 

[Minardi]

You can expect a light version of a new RMS around may. Testing is in progress.

 

[THESLOTCARGUY]

For those of you choosing OTHER. What rms system are you using and does it work on SSD.
I was only aware of 2 rms systems that work on scalextric digital.

 

[MrFlippant]

There were a couple others that work on the old base, but only two work on the new one until Minardi's project comes out.
Ultimate Racer has had SSD in their list for a while, but it wasn't actually supported the last time I looked.