Syd Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Is anyone having any issues with the maste relay/ track power relay dropping out after the start when the cars cross the start gantry? I am running 1 relay for track power and 3 relays for start gantry. It doesn't't happen all the time so it's difficult to fault find. I am running capacitators on the lanes.It has been suggested I run the capacitors on the relays as well!. Any other ideas? Quote West Australian Slot Car Racing Group web: www.waslotcarracinggroup.com email: syd.miller@outlook.com scott.kendal@bigpond.com mob: Syd 0413 020 421 or Chris 0435086304 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Are you using controllers with relays for full power? ( Difalco) if so you need a diode across the relay contacts. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) The only time I've seen weird issues with power is when I've started a race (to test that all is working), then cancelled the race, and restarted it ready for the first actual heat. Then when we get to the time that the test race was canceled, we would get a random "yellow flag"... Edited July 5, 2015 by shadow_rusty 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syd Posted July 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Hi Phil no one was using an electronic controller however I'll keep that in mind! Quote West Australian Slot Car Racing Group web: www.waslotcarracinggroup.com email: syd.miller@outlook.com scott.kendal@bigpond.com mob: Syd 0413 020 421 or Chris 0435086304 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syd Posted July 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 We thought it was because the cars were too close to the start line so we moved them back further and further but it didn't make any difference! It didn't happen every time either it was quite random Quote West Australian Slot Car Racing Group web: www.waslotcarracinggroup.com email: syd.miller@outlook.com scott.kendal@bigpond.com mob: Syd 0413 020 421 or Chris 0435086304 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonvaleRaceway Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Hey Syd, I didn't notice what track interface are you using? Arduino? Also, are they solid state relays? Quote Cheers JohnV Melbourne, Australia www.132MotorSport.com Slot Car Racing My Track Ringwood North Raceway (previously Donvale Raceway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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