{"id":6800,"date":"2019-07-18T07:14:44","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T12:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/?p=6800"},"modified":"2025-03-27T09:19:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T14:19:03","slug":"build-a-driver-station-with-lane-reverse-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/build-a-driver-station-with-lane-reverse-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"Build a Driver Station with Lane Reverse Switch!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

3 Post (Alligator Clip) Driver Station With Direction Reversing Switch<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since the inception of Slot Car Corner in 2006, we have offered a wide selection of slot car tracking wiring products and services including custom Driver Station fabrication and high-quality Driver Station Kits. During this time, we have fabricated close to 1,000 driver stations for our customers worldwide. This article features our \u201c3 Post Commercial Style Hookup With Lane Reversing Switch\u201d Kit (SCC part number DS-0120) shown below.<\/p>\n

The driver station featured in this how-to article has a blue panel; however, kits with several other colors are also available. \u00a0This driver station is designed for controllers with alligator clips and features a toggle switch that lets you run your track in both directions. Note this driver station, when wired as recommended, is polarity independent – it will work with both resistor and electronic controllers.<\/p>\n

You can purchase this kit by following this link<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The step-by-step instructions, and accompanying photos, are designed to make assembling this driver station kit as straightforward and painless as possible. No special skills, tools or electrical knowledge are required to assemble this kit \u2013 assembly typically takes about 60-90 minutes for the first kit and 45-60 minutes for each subsequent kit. We STRONGLY recommend reading through this entire document to become familiar with the steps BEFORE starting to assemble the kit<\/span><\/strong>. Additional resources including installation instructions, wiring diagrams, etc. are available on our website. Please refer to the “Additional Resources” section at the end of this article. As always, we are here to help \u2013 the \u201cContact<\/span><\/a>\u201d page on our website provides information about contacting us should you need further assistance.<\/p>\n

Copyright Notice<\/b><\/p>\n

This document, including text and images, is Copyright \u00a9 2018 by Slot Car Corner L.L.C.. All Rights Are Reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, or linked to in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Slot Car Corner L.L.C..<\/p>\n

Tools<\/b><\/p>\n

Caution: Be sure to read, understand and follow all manufacturer instructions concerning use of your tools. In particular, be sure to follow all safety instructions.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are the tools you\u2019ll need to assemble the kit. While not required, using a small ratchet and deep well sockets (11\/32\u201d and 3\/8\u201d) will make securing the posts to the panel much easier. Wrenches will work, they\u2019ll just take a little longer (and test your patience\u2026). Here is a list of the tools shown:<\/p>\n