{"id":3749,"date":"2018-02-26T08:40:54","date_gmt":"2018-02-26T13:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/?p=3749"},"modified":"2018-03-03T08:35:11","modified_gmt":"2018-03-03T13:35:11","slug":"the-roller-test-bench","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/the-roller-test-bench\/","title":{"rendered":"The Roller Test Bench"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">The staff at Slot Car Corner and other advanced enthusiasts have been using this tool for a few years and they finally decided to offer it to the public. When it comes to special tools for this 1\/32nd scale hobby, there is no shortage of them in my basement. And when a new one comes along? You\u00a0can be sure I will get my hands on one sooner or later.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">Intro Video With Simple Test<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rN1PZnb3_rU\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Question #1 &#8211; Is it a Dyno? NO.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">That&#8217;s fine by me. I have no real need for it for my simple home racing. Besides, with a good power supply you can determine AMP draw easily enough and combined with wheel RPM gives you a very good idea about the performance. Or at least more than enough data for my own personal home racing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3784\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bench1-900x501.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bench1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bench1-640x356.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bench1-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The unit is custom made and very high quality. There is a voltmeter on the side that might come in handy if you are not using a power supply that provides output readings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3782\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bench2-900x842.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bench2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bench2-640x599.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bench2-768x719.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">High quality banana plug connection wires included.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Question #2 &#8211; What can you do with it?<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">This is a troubleshooting bench. Some tasks it can accomplish:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #008000;\">Break-in motors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #008000;\">Break in gears (i.e. improve gear mesh)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #008000;\">Check for bent axles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #008000;\">Check for excessive rear bushing play (&#8220;slop&#8221;)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #008000;\">Check for out-of-round wheels and\/or tires<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #008000;\">Check for tires that are not seated on wheels properly<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #008000;\">Examine drive train components while running (body off)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #008000;\">Check for body interference (body on) &#8211; simulate body roll by putting light pressure on different areas of the body<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #008000;\">Check rear wheel RPM&#8217;s (requires non-contact tachometer which must be purchased separately)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">WHEEL RPM TEST VIDEO<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YHveFbkNj1s\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3783\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bench3-900x734.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bench3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bench3-640x522.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bench3-768x626.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">I added two additional bar magnets to increase the strength of the bracket. Some cars with bad vibrations or more powerful motors might move the bracket. These solve that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3785\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bodytest1-900x406.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bodytest1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bodytest1-640x289.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bodytest1-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>It also fits some 1\/24 models depending on wheelbase. This is WITHOUT modifying the unit.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3798\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c2a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c2a.jpg 851w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c2a-640x379.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c2a-768x455.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3797\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c1-900x518.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c1-640x368.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c1-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">If you want, you can lengthen the slot to make it accommodate even longer models such as H&amp;R 1\/24.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3795\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c3-900x497.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c3-640x353.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c3-768x424.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">I trimmed the slot to lengthen and it accommodated an H&amp;R Chassis set at standard 4 1\/2 inch wheelbase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3794\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c4-900x592.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c4-640x421.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/124c4-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Overall I am very pleased with the unit. Very well made and really helps me inspect my models with a more detailed approach. I need all the help I can get and it was well worth the investment.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">-HARRY<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slotcarcorner.com\/New-Arrivals\/New-Arrivals-Feb-2018-\/Roller-Test-Bench-p3167.html\">Want one? 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When it comes to special tools for this 1\/32nd scale hobby, there is no shortage of them in my basement. 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