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There are now twelve cars which are matched with twelve wireless throttle controllers. Initial track level testing is progressing well but so far with limited numbers of cars at a time and on a relatively small test track.

These cars strobe on IDs 1-12 for lap counting and lane detection i.e. extending the Hornby method from six to twelve cars (and beyond).

This provides three current modes of play:

1/ Twelve cars on a DC or AC powered track with high speed sensors for the S/F line, pit in and pit out. This combination is designed to run with PC Lapcounter.

2/ Six cars running on an SSD track using an ARC PRO with Scalextric app or Magic app. Here the main benefit over the standard setup is adjustable braking and control of front/tail lights.

3/ Six cars running on an SSD track using the C7042 APB and RCS64. Here again a key benefit over the standard setup is adjustable braking and control of front/tail lights. A further benefit, of course, is the wireless throttles.

At present with the new wireless system, throttle signals are not routed through a PC or smart device so simulations requiring PC/smart device manipulation of throttle settings are not implemented. However, a key aspect of the design of the new wireless system is that all throttle signals are routed through a wireless hub which already has USB connectivity. Once this feature is switched on, PC controlled throttle manipulations will become possible. This opens up exciting possibilities for advanced simulations and AI pacer cars. 

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