New Scalextric Digital Track

[docdoom]

The table is 16 x 8 also run rsc 64 which adds a whole nother level to racing with fuel burn, tire wear and weather. You also can change throttle profiles.

[Nor Cal Mike]

[slothead]

Mike

During the short time I had a digital track set up I remember being worried about the grand kids putting analog cars on the track. If I remember correctly the initial Scalextric digital powerbase couldn't handle non-digital cars. Can you run analog cars on your track too, one per lane without lane changing?

Slothead

[seal666]

Mike,
Like to see how your going to attach track to plywood. Also very interested in how the borders work out. Have debated adding digital to my analog track so im closely watching your progress. Btw built my table frame from leftover metal stud parts. Omitted foam and used 1/4 inch. Built a couple of model rail layouts that way.
Keep up the great work.
Bob E

[Nor Cal Mike]

[Nor Cal Mike]

[bobbyraz49]

So in digital racing, lets say Carrera,you can have 6 cars plus yours running ?Is it 6 cars per lane or is it 5 shadow cars and your active cars total ? How many actual drivers can run a race at the same time ?
Many thanks !!

[Nor Cal Mike]

Total of six cars can run on all but the very earliest versions of SSD. Whether they are driven by humans or ghosts, it doesn't matter. I am not that familiar with Carrera but know that it can do at least that many.

[Nor Cal Mike]

[btaylor]

Great Idea Mike. Your track is really coming together. I was able to add a good bit of track to mine, for testing reasons mostly. But having the extra footage made a huge difference in the way the digital feels and works. much better!


Bob

[Nor Cal Mike]

Before I snug the last panel down and be ready for filling and paint, I need to get the drivers stations squared away. As you all know six drivers crowded around a PB with only 4 ft. controller cords isn't going to cut it. Drivers stations for SSD amounts to only having a 2.5 mm stereo jack located wherever you want your drivers to be located. Ideally having them dispersed evenly around the table would be best for my track. From reading on the SFI digital board, I learned that common 2.5mm stereo extension cords will work with the SSD PB and controllers. One drawback mentioned is that the insulating body at the male end of the cord is often larger than the Scaley cord which causes it to foul with the plastic housing of the PB. This can be rectified by sanding or cutting down the plastic insulator on the cord jack with a pencil sharpener. I found the cords needed on Ebay pretty cheap. I ordered two 6 ft. cords and two 12 ft cords. I got all four cords from two different suppliers for under $14 shipped. This will allow me to set up drivers mid way down the each side of my 6X10 ft. table and two drivers one each at the far corners. The other two controllers will simply plug into the PB to cover the other two corners of the table. The cords will be run along two wood structural members running lengthwise on the underside of the table.

[bobbyraz49]

[Nor Cal Mike]

[Nor Cal Mike]

[Z-carfan]

That is looking really cool Mike! Bravo!