Muninjitsu Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hi I am designing my own home built routed track. In preparation what power supplies are people using? Do you power each individual lane from separate power supplies or use the one for both. My design will only be two lanes about 8 to 10meters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 There are many power supplies but this one from the Land of the Chin seems good value. http://www.aliexpres...1764155414.html I have something else on my track but the variable volts and ten amps for 58USD is a good deal IMHO. https://www.surplust...ry-power-supply There will be many suggestions from other members I am sure. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muninjitsu Posted May 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Thanks John that's a good start. Is the out put to hand controller 12V? Or 240V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermouse Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Output from the power supply to the controller is 12v Have a look at Armchair Racer's website they have some power supplies listed I would recommend a 5-20v power supply (in case sometime in the future you decide to run Carrera /124 cars as they like 18v) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espsix Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) I went for something like this. http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1311.R1.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.X12v+regulated.TRS0&_nkw=12v+regulated+power+supply&_sacat=0 The 12v one I got, has a trim pot on it, so actually goes from 10.5v to 13.5, but how often do you change your track voltage, so just buy one within the range you want, then set and forget. And my one is 30amp, that's 10 amps per lane, more than enough. If you don't have enough amps, when one car goes full power, the other cars slow, and when a car brakes for a corner, the other car gets a power boost, usually causing crashes. 18v at 5 amps is not as good as 12v at 30 amps. Oh, and at the price, you could buy one for each voltage you wanted, and it would still be cheaper than a variable supply with volt meter. I've also got one just for my tyre truing, fitted with a $3.50 posted PWM voltage adjuster. Edited May 28, 2016 by espsix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Hi Muninjitsu are you the guy who rides the unicycle off-road around the lower Blue Mountains, I recognise the nickname from BMORC? If so I live in Emu Heights and can probably help you out a bit if you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32coupe Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I use these http://www.mrslotcar.com/hop-wo-int-1288-power-supply-5-15vdca-0-15-amps Quote A man without a woman is like a neck without a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muninjitsu Posted May 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Hi Muninjitsu are you the guy who rides the unicycle off-road around the lower Blue Mountains, I recognise the nickname from BMORC? If so I live in Emu Heights and can probably help you out a bit if you need. Yep that's me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmdaniels Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thanks John that's a good start. Is the out put to hand controller 12V? Or 240V As you brought it up I thought I should mention NEVER connect 240v to your controller or track ! Quote PeterD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Good point there pm. We ensure the controllers can't be pushed into a 240v outlet either by using the low voltage round earth pin plugs. Other groups use female connectors which is equally effective in preventing the controllers being inserted into typical 240v outlets. It's especially prudent if you have kids in the house that could pick up a controller and push it into an outlet. Jaycar has the bits I am talking about. Cheers, Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muninjitsu Posted June 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Is a 3" radius too tight for a corner on a 1/32 track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Not for a rally track Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Not for a rally track Good point Gazza The inside lane on my tightest hairpin is about 110mm radius, 220mm diameter. For a road track, I wouldn't want to go any tighter, or it changes the overall flow and feel of the drive. And that power supply 32couple linked to, is a good solution, economic, and will do all you want. I wouldn't be keen to have a power supply that can output more than about 15 volts, as a lot of electronic controllers are desidned to work up to a certain voltage, and some could be damaged by 18 volts - eg some Professor Motor ones. Sounds like you may need to do some reading up on wiring of tracks. Basically though, the output of the DC supply should go through and relay for power control, - triggered by a switch used as a "call button", or by the timing software and linked to the timing system, and then from there, onto each controller station. Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Hi Char You should drop down and look at my track or have a look on the thread. http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/18855-new-track-for-vinno/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muninjitsu Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Vinno I will get down for a look. Anyway I have started the track and I am looking for a plan to make a tape laying tool. Does anyone have a plan or photos? or one i can borrow? The internet is not very helpful on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Did you see this video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muninjitsu Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Yeah I did, their tape laying tool links no longer work. I thought Id make one if I can get some plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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