Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy two XLCs and cut them back to back - that would give a softer longer change and the option to run in either direction for less than a 3D print?

 

That what is so oo0d about thus forum somebody has a better idea. Not sure how you do though it as the lanes are set at a specific angle. How would putting 2 together work?

 

Injectorman has made and posted this image a few times:

 

So is this a major improvement? I was thinking of somthing a bit longer, probably 700mm long exchange with the sensors spaced back from that. Not that I had thought too much about it.

 

I think what UshCha has in mind is more like the single lane crossover you get with Carrera, spread over the entire length (but of course a two lane crossover)

 

Injectorman's idea is good but I still very much doubt it if the lane change can happen at full speed with cars not coming off? Especially if you run magless! Whichever way you look at it, either the entrance or the exit is just not smooth (straight) enough.

 

It's an improvement because the problem at speed is the angle of the exit from the crossover not the entry. Injectorman's back to back effectively makes the exit the same as the entry.

Not sure how much faster you could drive through it but it would definitely be faster than the standard one.

 

Actually, I think Hornby did very well with their XLC design. The progressive radius helps the car changing lane at higher speed than with Ninco's XLC - probably the fact that lanes are closer helps, too. To me the ideal LC would let you overtake at full speed but it doesn't exist yet, and rapid prototyping still is too expensive.

 

Hi
I believe full speed lc is available if you are on routed mdf track using competition flippers.

 

QUOTE (zarko @ 21 Apr 2014, 19:10) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Injectorman's idea is good but I still very much doubt it if the lane change can happen at full speed with cars not coming off? Especially if you run magless! Whichever way you look at it, either the entrance or the exit is just not smooth (straight) enough.

I can confirm it worked flawlessly, mag or non mag and on a 4.8 m straight at 16V, very fast, and at full throttle and never a de-slot.

I also have an R3 CLC pic somewhere.

We also tested the Scorpius lane change function on Carrera LCs on an 8 m straight at 35km/ h and they worked perfectly.

Ninco.........no.

Rick

 

Rick I am sure I'm not the only one who would love to see pictures of your R3 CLC.

 

QUOTE (Slot.it @ 21 Apr 2014, 10:17) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Actually, I think Hornby did very well with their XLC design. The progressive radius helps the car changing lane at higher speed than with Ninco's XLC - probably the fact that lanes are closer helps, too. To me the ideal LC would let you overtake at full speed but it doesn't exist yet, and rapid prototyping still is too expensive.

Rapid prototyping is just that. You would not print slot cars generally becuase the £3000 plus for the mould is reasonable. For half a dozen Lane changes that would be rediculus. A long XLC would be for a very few who did not want too much hassle routing an MDF one that would not work well as a rug racing device.

 

Man, I'm with Richard, I'd love to see an R3 curve lane change somewhere. And if someone knows how to make it that would be great!!!

 

I cant remember how

2 R3's as the basis? The LC rails probably come from an R3 or R4? Flippers? I think I filed down some from the R2. And yes it was wired up and it worked.

Ah just found this. As you can see I emplyed some p[lastic welding to make rail supports.

Cheers

Rick

 

very cool, shame that it takes two xlc to make and is well beyond my skill level.

sayind that, I do have two xlc that are fault so would make a perfect donor set'

maybe if I ever get a permanent layout I will look into this.

 

QUOTE (Ade @ 21 Apr 2014, 10:24) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi
I believe full speed lc is available if you are on routed mdf track using competition flippers.

I meant made in plastic, commercially available. Not existing unfortunately.

 

Actually you CAN go full speed through a Carrera XLC and SLC. Their CLC's aren't too nice, but they specifically designed their lane changers to accommodate full speed lane changes. That I can absolutely verify. The trade off is that I've felt a greater need for anti-collision in Carrera than with Scaley. You can't just blast down the straight at full speed and knock a guy off with Scalextric like you can with Carrera.