12th-Mar-21, 09:12 AM
Hi Claudius and welcome
Greg hasn't been seen in these parts for quite a while. You could send him a private message (click on his user name and look for the private message option) and see if he replies.
If you are frying chips, it's worthwhile understanding why...
I have fried one chip in nearly ten years of digital racing at home and club. Greg repaired it for me
Greg hasn't been seen in these parts for quite a while. You could send him a private message (click on his user name and look for the private message option) and see if he replies.
If you are frying chips, it's worthwhile understanding why...
- unless there is a manufacturing fault (usually happens during first use), a chip will 'fry' if too much current passes through the components - including if there is a short circuit. If a brand new C8515 chip fails - and you've not modified it or the car - contact Scalextric for a replacement.
- the latest (Rev H) C8515 Digital Plugs have a much higher current tolerance than the older versions of the C8515 and any of the C7005/6 retro fit chips.
- Avoid revving the motor when the car is unable to move - 'stalling' the motor like this increases the current draw significantly. So avoid all but the most gently truing of tyres, avoid shoving crashed cars out of the way, avoid holding the car when on full throttle, avoid gunning the throttle if the car gets stuck in the track.
- Adding more magnetic downforce (stronger or extra magnets or lower-profile tyres) will add to the strain on the motor and draw more current through the chip.
- Some high-power motors draw too much current for the chip to handle - especially older versions of the C8515 and the C7005/6 retro-fit chips. Be aware if you upgrade the motor.
- Avoid short-circuits: keep the braids nice and neat (straight and close to the guide) and be careful of any metal-on-metal contact inside the car.
- Poor soldering is the #1 reason for the retro-fit C7005/6 chips to fail.
I have fried one chip in nearly ten years of digital racing at home and club. Greg repaired it for me