[woodcote]

In my opinion, the basic DS controllers are an absolutely perfect long-term option for running standard-ish Scalextric, Pioneer, Carrera etc cars. They will also be perfectly adequate for all the ready-to-run NSR, Slot.it, Thunderslot etc cars too. They are quality controllers. Most people at our HO club use them (and win with them). They are also our club 'loaner' controllers and have had constant heavy monthly use for nearly four years now with occasional cleaning of the wiper board and also tightening of the wiper arm on two of the four controllers.

Here are some details for the latest v3 'Basic' controller...

• New PCB board with 18 points of contact for greater sensitivity and progression of the power sent to the track
  
• Self-disconnection system to protect against overheating or short-circuit
  
• Designed for comfort, and grip
  
• Useful for 1 or 2 finger driver style
  
• 2 selectable spring tension
  
• Long lasting copper contact with 18 sections
  
• Operating voltage is between 10 and 20 DC volts
  
• Lightweight transparent coloured casing
  
• Superflex internal wire
  
• 1m long cable
  
• Cable bending protection
  
  

Here's a pic of the inside of the DS controller...