I think it would be interesting to develop a system that shows intermediate times at various places around the track as well as a single lap time. This would give you information such as who is fastest down a straight or through a set of "esses" or who is fastest on the first and second half of a track for example.
Lap Counter Project
Hello all,
I am a Slot car racer, and I am building a lap counter for home use for my GCSE electronics project. To help me with researching this project, I would like some info on what the most important aspects are, so if any of you can spare a minute to help, I would appreciate it greatly.
Please number the following aspects 1-12 in order of importance:
1. Ease of portability
2. Ability to count up to set number of race laps and then switch over to count down mode for the race
3. Size/compactness
4. Sound at the end of the race to signal the race is finished
5. To be mains powered
6. To be battery powered
7. Should the counter be a box at the side of the track
8. Should the counter be a bridge type over the track
9. Should the counter be mechanical and then be fixed to the underside of the track
10. Should an Infra Red non-contact sensor be used
11. Should individual lap times be recorded
12. Should the best lap time only be recorded
Please answer and feel free to add any general comments as well.
Thanks!
I am a Slot car racer, and I am building a lap counter for home use for my GCSE electronics project. To help me with researching this project, I would like some info on what the most important aspects are, so if any of you can spare a minute to help, I would appreciate it greatly.
Please number the following aspects 1-12 in order of importance:
1. Ease of portability
2. Ability to count up to set number of race laps and then switch over to count down mode for the race
3. Size/compactness
4. Sound at the end of the race to signal the race is finished
5. To be mains powered
6. To be battery powered
7. Should the counter be a box at the side of the track
8. Should the counter be a bridge type over the track
9. Should the counter be mechanical and then be fixed to the underside of the track
10. Should an Infra Red non-contact sensor be used
11. Should individual lap times be recorded
12. Should the best lap time only be recorded
Please answer and feel free to add any general comments as well.
Thanks!
1 - 1 of 11 Posts
1 - 1 of 11 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
SlotForum
A forum community dedicated to slot car owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about collections, racing, displays, models, track layouts, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Recommended Communities
