oswald900 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 What im wanting to do is put a switch in so the track has no power but what im wondering is do i do it withthe positive wire or negative wire coming out the power supply Im thinking the positive wire but just want to make sure Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlotsNZ 204 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 It doesn't really matter if all you are doing is killing power, but if you have some particular reason for killing power, it may be better to handle it through your timing software, rather than by a manual switch. It is useful to have the timing software able to turn power on and off, and that also enables a "track-call" button to be used which effectively "freezes time" - ie, stops the clock during a heat while power is off. Quote Recovering Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oswald900 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2014 Ive already got all the hardware to use a cut off through the software but ran in DOS but now have a new HDD and no way to get DOS happening The software i have now(think its Virtual Race) wont run the hardware eg count laps counts extra laps What software would you recomend to use the hardware Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garry J 24 Report post Posted March 15, 2014 I used a double pole relay in the wire that goes from the hand control to the track. When the track turns off the relay switches the track to negative thereby applying full brakes. Quote Cheers, Garry J Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oswald900 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2014 Not sure about my hardware as it plugs into the computer ,track timing box and power supply i didnt build it so not sure I know its got a relay was when i used to use it there is a relay as i hear a click as well There is red green lights for start of race and a stop start button Id prefer to use this hard ware than do a switch but dont know what software it will run in no in DOS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
espsix 14 Report post Posted March 15, 2014 I used a double pole relay in the wire that goes from the hand control to the track. When the track turns off the relay switches the track to negative thereby applying full brakes. Any chance of the wiring diagram for that setup please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 42 Report post Posted March 15, 2014 I'd try race coordinator... It's got a great setup screen to test the various sensors / relays... Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlotsNZ 204 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 If you are running some kind of electronic hardware, surely it was designed to work with a particular software package, and that's all it will probably work with. You may be better just buying a Trackmate system and starting over. You can almost certainly use your existing time cable/sensors with that, so you'd just need the board and cable to connect to PC. The Trackmate software comes free with the hardware, and Race Coordinator also works with Trackmate, so you have that as an alternate software package if you want to do any really fancy stuff. Quote Recovering Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oswald900 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Ive installed Laptimer 2000 just the middle lane wont count Edited March 16, 2014 by oswald900 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oswald900 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 Tried to install race coordinator but needs .net framework can not find it in 32 bit for XP Got Laptimer 2000 going in all lanes but not at once Can get 2 lanes going at once but not the 3rd lane Any tips would be great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalbfellp 90 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 There is a link to net framework on the RC download page! Quote Phil Hobart Miniature Car Club Tassie Resins Email Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oswald900 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 The link isnt for the 32 bit though Phil when i went to it If you can see it there a link to it would be very helpful Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 42 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 The link for .net 4 on the race Coordinator site is actually for the 32 and 64 bit version... .Net 4 offline installer link - http://www.racecoordinator.net/topdl/cgi-bin/download.pl?file=dotNetFx40_Full_x86_x64.exe However, .net 4 does require Windows XP SP3 and Windows installer V3. SP3 Offline Installer Link - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4 Windows Installer V3(V4.5 for non XP) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=120486 I also had to install Windows Installer V2 and KB898461 to allow V3 to install and then .net4 Windows Installer V2 - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=889482FC-5F56-4A38-B838-DE776FD4138C&displaylang=en KB898461 - http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=655 Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oswald900 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks for all the tips rusty I'll try that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 21 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 Or you could get Shadow (michael) to send you a USB with all the relevent files on it already, worked for me Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow_rusty 42 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 Or you could get Shadow (michael) to send you a USB with all the relevent files on it already, worked for me Hmmm, that reminds me... When can I get it back... lol... Thanks for all the tips rusty I'll try that No worries mate... Hope you get it all sorted... Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
32coupe 21 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 Get it back?? I use it on every new install now :D Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oswald900 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2014 Going to try it tomorrow night what you said Shadow Will let ya know how it goes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
