ding Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Just started a build of a new track. Track is 4 lane and will be about 18 metres in lane length. I have so far made some track legs, assembled one of the straights and framed most of the other track pieces. I will be using RC as my race software with a home built track interface. The track is located in Boronia Heights, Queensland. Will keep you all posted on the build progress. I can not upload photos as yet, will try to work it out asap. Cheers all ding... Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Did you name it, or was that done by a SWMBO ? 1 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...
ding Posted June 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 SWMBO ??? No, I named it myself. Seemed appropriate...... ding... Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 SheWhoMustBeObeyed 1 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...
ding Posted June 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Yes, she does think I'm certifiable. ding... 1 Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 What sensors are you using for lap counting? I found using dead strips very easy. Regards Chas Le Breton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted June 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Not sure yet Charles, what ever will work best with the Arduino interface. ding... Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 I have plenty of info re Ardunio set up and wiring when you are ready. Have setup a few boards over the years. Dead stips need some extra components if you intend to run both directions. IR sensors work both directions. I think SlotsNZ tread is still here with plenty of info. 1 Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Sorry Ding. Dead strip may not be suitable in your case. Know nothing of Ardrino. C Le B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermouse Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Looking forward to some progress pics Steve. I post images to https://postimages.org and then upload to the forum seems to work ok. cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted June 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) Edited June 16, 2021 by ding Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted June 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 More progress Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted June 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted June 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 The track build is still evolving. I have modified the layout a few times now, but as in the last pic I posted, it is very close to final. Really enjoying the work required building this track, it is certainly testing this old Sparkies abilities. I'll post more pics soon, Cheers ding... Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted June 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Track is now built and the fences have been added. Ready for prep and Paint. Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Looking good, nice to get a new track built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted June 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Track now has had it's 1st coat of primer/undercoat (I hate painting), coming along nicely. Lane spacing is 100mm so I will be able to run my 1/24 cars as well as the 1/32's. I will have to use standard copper braid as Magna braid is unobtainable at the moment. Cheers ding... 1 Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted August 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) Track is now painted (2 coates of Berger Paving paint) and is now braided. I have used Tinned Copper as Magna Braid is unobtainable at present. I have run some test Laps and am very pleased with the layout and the grip levels. Edited August 1, 2021 by ding 3 Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaynus Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Looks Great! Top Stuff! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted August 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 More Pics, Drivers Stations installed and wired and Lane markings done. Getting there..... Cheers ding... 2 Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobbzee Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 Looking fantastic Ding 1 Quote http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12014-mt-panorama-track/ ...My Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi62 Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 looking good Ding, not long before your laying down some serious rubber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Good looking track Ding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted August 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) Hi Guys, the timing is now installed and working a treat (Race Coordinator). The Asylum Raceway is up and running Tonight I did about 200-250 laps over all 4 lanes running a variety of cars, best I could do was a 5.3 second lap with a Group 5 Beemer (running at 10 volts) Grip levels are great for a green track and all lanes are pretty much equal with lap times. All in all very pleased with the track. Now to organize some test & tunes. A big thanks to Gary Johnson and Cory (Q32) for there guidance and assistance with the track build and Timing system. Cheers guys ding... Edited August 7, 2021 by ding Can't spell 1 Quote Steve Drummond The Asylum Raceway The home of Lunatic Racing Member of the Q32 slotcar group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi62 Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 good work great to see you have it fully functional now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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