Basic 2 Lane Lap Timer

[6666hotrod]

Has anyone successfully modified the AFX Lap Timer/Counter, for 1/32nd scale ? Looking for a reliable lap timer, no computer, self-powered, for a simple 2 Lane home layout. I have the Carrera counter, but seems like after about a year and a half, it begins to go bonkers. Not to mention, it's rather expensive, for what it is. I've read that the AFX Timer/Counter is self-powered, less expensive, and can be modified for 1/32.

[RichD]

You might be better off using a smartphone app. Here is one for Android devices: Slot Car Trainer Lite - Apps on Google Play
Apps for iPhones are also available.

[6666hotrod]

I've been back-of-my-mind wondering about that possibility : Thank you !

[Michael Squier]

I have the Carrera tower, when mine started to go bonkers I replaced the batteries. Works fine again.

[6666hotrod]

...funny you mention that : I replaced the batteries yesterday, and do quite a bit. It will count one of the lanes ok for just a little while, but all the while, it's on and off, counting laps in the empty lane, too ! It'll occasionally time me at an Insanely quick lap, that NO car I own is capable of. Then it'll straighten out again for a little while.

[Michael Squier]

I have had the insanely fast lap a couple time, hasn’t happened again since I changed the battery’s but that may not be the cause. Most of the time it works fine, I run one car at a time doing solo testing.

[Mitch58]

You know,
the Trackmate hardware is very easy to install and can be used with any laptop or tablet. It only uses a USB port.

[Big Bill]

I used Trackmate on my first Home Track and was very pleased with it. Sold off that track and all the hardware with it, I am pretty sure I will used Trackmate again it was very simple to hookup...even for a non-computer person like me.

[RvE]

If you are using Scalextric track, their ARC ONE timer that links to a smartphone is great. Very easy to use and great timing features with no bulky computers or light bars. Sometimes the vendors will have a new Unboxed one for sale at a good price that is from a track set. I just disconnect the ARC ONE controllers and use a regular sperate power base with my after market controllers for the track power and control.