<![CDATA[SlotRacer Forum - All Forums]]> https://slotracer.online/community/ Sat, 02 May 2026 19:25:49 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Racing the Early 60's Slot Car Proxy -REGISTRATION]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5319 Fri, 01 May 2026 09:07:26 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5319
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So here we are to launch the Registration Process for the "Racing the Early 60's Slot Car Proxy"

REGISTRATION FORM
https://forms.gle/pbTzhPabky6CcMPw9

TECHNICAL RULES
.pdf Racing The Early 60's Slot Car Proxy FINAL RULES.pdf Size: 493.59 KB  Downloads: 18


PROXY DATES (2026)
Registration Deadline Date 1st September
Cars Delivered by the 1st October
Proxy Qualifying Date 1st November

ENTRY COST
£20 for 1 entry car.
£30 for 2 entry Cars
£35 for 3 entry Cars

ROUNDS
Minimum 6 and Max 10 (Will depend on the number of entries confirmed by the 1st September )
The Events will be raced seperately
Racing Format is Championship Style with 2 or more car racing.
Points awarded for each Event seperately
Winning car for each Event and for associated runner up class.

"Spirit of the Proxy" award (best presented car overall)

GENERAL COMMENTS
I don't expect to be running another proxy of the era period again, so it's now or never.
I am hopeful we will see some great models presented, I have tried to tailor this proxy around those who had preferred a modelling or "Master build class" to be included (like the earlier International proxies of the past). Again this is probably going to be a one off because of proxy era.
The cars will need some careful racing, so I would ask hosts to set their tracks at 10volts max.]]>
.png Racing the Early 60's Slot Car Proxy.png Size: 1.83 MB  Downloads: 7


So here we are to launch the Registration Process for the "Racing the Early 60's Slot Car Proxy"

REGISTRATION FORM
https://forms.gle/pbTzhPabky6CcMPw9

TECHNICAL RULES
.pdf Racing The Early 60's Slot Car Proxy FINAL RULES.pdf Size: 493.59 KB  Downloads: 18


PROXY DATES (2026)
Registration Deadline Date 1st September
Cars Delivered by the 1st October
Proxy Qualifying Date 1st November

ENTRY COST
£20 for 1 entry car.
£30 for 2 entry Cars
£35 for 3 entry Cars

ROUNDS
Minimum 6 and Max 10 (Will depend on the number of entries confirmed by the 1st September )
The Events will be raced seperately
Racing Format is Championship Style with 2 or more car racing.
Points awarded for each Event seperately
Winning car for each Event and for associated runner up class.

"Spirit of the Proxy" award (best presented car overall)

GENERAL COMMENTS
I don't expect to be running another proxy of the era period again, so it's now or never.
I am hopeful we will see some great models presented, I have tried to tailor this proxy around those who had preferred a modelling or "Master build class" to be included (like the earlier International proxies of the past). Again this is probably going to be a one off because of proxy era.
The cars will need some careful racing, so I would ask hosts to set their tracks at 10volts max.]]> <![CDATA[3D Printed track]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5318 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:23:18 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5318 I am looking for 15" radius banking for Tomy AFX track, they make 9" and 12" but that limits me to 4 lane banking and I am looking for 6 lane banking. I have thought that it might be possible to get sections 3D printed, but this is out of my league, anyone out there have this capacity?

I have also thought of making it out of plywood steamed to a curve with the slots and pick up rails routed into the plywood, again this seems a little daunting but I do have local boat builders that could help and then fit 3 inch track pieces to the ends to connect standard track to.

Best wishes Chris.]]> I am looking for 15" radius banking for Tomy AFX track, they make 9" and 12" but that limits me to 4 lane banking and I am looking for 6 lane banking. I have thought that it might be possible to get sections 3D printed, but this is out of my league, anyone out there have this capacity?

I have also thought of making it out of plywood steamed to a curve with the slots and pick up rails routed into the plywood, again this seems a little daunting but I do have local boat builders that could help and then fit 3 inch track pieces to the ends to connect standard track to.

Best wishes Chris.]]> <![CDATA[Ferrari 126 C4]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5317 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:16:59 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5317
I obviously bought the PoliCar C 2 , Kostas CK and GTM C2 and was looking for a C4,


I saw a Nonnoslot on the bay and bought it - not bad but wanted more 
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The Kostas, Policar and GTM  C2:

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Then David Mitcham and John Warren created a resin C4 and I thought HA!! ?

I ordered the C4 body and Policar 126 C2 whit kit, from which I would take all the detailing parts and mechanics.

This is the build process( it has generated interest on Johns resin build page on FB, so will add the fotos of the build for those that are interested.

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This is the start of the build - more will be added as I go]]>
I obviously bought the PoliCar C 2 , Kostas CK and GTM C2 and was looking for a C4,


I saw a Nonnoslot on the bay and bought it - not bad but wanted more 
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The Kostas, Policar and GTM  C2:

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.jpeg IMG_4829.jpeg Size: 101.05 KB  Downloads: 12
.jpeg IMG_4921.jpeg Size: 4.17 MB  Downloads: 13
.jpeg IMG_7089.jpeg Size: 3.02 MB  Downloads: 11

.jpeg IMG_7091.jpeg Size: 2.68 MB  Downloads: 11



Then David Mitcham and John Warren created a resin C4 and I thought HA!! ?

I ordered the C4 body and Policar 126 C2 whit kit, from which I would take all the detailing parts and mechanics.

This is the build process( it has generated interest on Johns resin build page on FB, so will add the fotos of the build for those that are interested.

.jpeg IMG_2483.jpeg Size: 3.3 MB  Downloads: 9
.jpeg IMG_2481.jpeg Size: 2.73 MB  Downloads: 12
.jpeg IMG_2482.jpeg Size: 3.5 MB  Downloads: 13


This is the start of the build - more will be added as I go]]> <![CDATA[ID this controller]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5316 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:12:45 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5316 <![CDATA[3dp Pit Box]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5315 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5315
I posted my converted tool box in the general interest forum recently, as interested in what other people are using for conveying their cars. I have also been looking at the various pit boxes used by my local club members to see what they use and the good and bad points of each plus trawling the Net for ideas of what to buy. Conclusion I came too is that if I want to replace the current box then either spend £100+ on a dedicated Pit box or spend time converting a fishing tackle box.

And now for something completely different….

A design taking ideas from various pit boxes I have seen and creating a pit box as shown below. This was printed using a Bambu P1P in sections less than 250mm cubed limit of the P1P. The MK1 design swallowed 3+ reels of filament and came in at @3.5Kg empty. Size is 350mm wide, 194 deep and 330mm high. Construction is a 4 poster bed frame of Aluminium angle to which is bolted, the boxes, and shelving. This was built up as shown to see what can be done, what is viable in print time and how thick/thin sections need to be plus some design ideas i.e. rotary catches.

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Some key take aways from this is it is too heavy, the fixed internal car trays are too restrictive on access, and the internal storage is greater than my needs.

Solution is the MK2 design where the width and height are reduced, (depth is greater) and the storage reduced. This can still take up to 12 off 1/32 scale cars or 9 off 1/24 and any combination of either. The cars now sit on removable drawers, controller goes in the top drawer not a side box, and the lids/flaps are now clamshell doors 60mm deep. The doors hold cleaning tape, electrical spray, tool drivers and some drawers for spares and lane marking tape rolls. Doors held closed by a sliding catch. This has shaved off 1.5kg so now 2Kg empty, so costing less, its quicker to print and more manageable to carry. Weight saving was achieved by volume reduction, combining the sub 250mm panels into panels going up to 300mm which then looses mating walls and fixings, and otherwise reduce wall section thickness compared to the MK1. The side boxes have been deleted, as well as the ally right angle sections which has reduced the screw fixings from 20 down to 10 off M5 Hex bolts & embedded nuts, and made the assembly quicker.

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To achieve the MK2 design I needed a bigger footprint printer so purchased a Sovol SV08 in the Easter sale for £382, this has a 350mm cubed footprint and for the 3dp geeks is based on the Voron 2.4 design. The Voron design comes from an open source group dedicated to developing high speed printers and Sovol have licenced a design from them. The SV08 is around 15-25% faster than my Bambu P1P (which is no slouch) which benefits printing larger parts.

Total print time using Egloo PLA + Rapid for the MK2 is @35 hours equivalent to printing 7 bodyshells so not a major issue and potential to reduce this further with a larger bore nozzle and wall thickness optimisation. Cost wise on the MK2 for filament, hardware, and printing is @£40.

Onto the MK3...

Cheers
John]]>
I posted my converted tool box in the general interest forum recently, as interested in what other people are using for conveying their cars. I have also been looking at the various pit boxes used by my local club members to see what they use and the good and bad points of each plus trawling the Net for ideas of what to buy. Conclusion I came too is that if I want to replace the current box then either spend £100+ on a dedicated Pit box or spend time converting a fishing tackle box.

And now for something completely different….

A design taking ideas from various pit boxes I have seen and creating a pit box as shown below. This was printed using a Bambu P1P in sections less than 250mm cubed limit of the P1P. The MK1 design swallowed 3+ reels of filament and came in at @3.5Kg empty. Size is 350mm wide, 194 deep and 330mm high. Construction is a 4 poster bed frame of Aluminium angle to which is bolted, the boxes, and shelving. This was built up as shown to see what can be done, what is viable in print time and how thick/thin sections need to be plus some design ideas i.e. rotary catches.

.jpg MK1 1.jpg Size: 62.89 KB  Downloads: 12


.jpg MK1 2.jpg Size: 81.07 KB  Downloads: 13


Some key take aways from this is it is too heavy, the fixed internal car trays are too restrictive on access, and the internal storage is greater than my needs.

Solution is the MK2 design where the width and height are reduced, (depth is greater) and the storage reduced. This can still take up to 12 off 1/32 scale cars or 9 off 1/24 and any combination of either. The cars now sit on removable drawers, controller goes in the top drawer not a side box, and the lids/flaps are now clamshell doors 60mm deep. The doors hold cleaning tape, electrical spray, tool drivers and some drawers for spares and lane marking tape rolls. Doors held closed by a sliding catch. This has shaved off 1.5kg so now 2Kg empty, so costing less, its quicker to print and more manageable to carry. Weight saving was achieved by volume reduction, combining the sub 250mm panels into panels going up to 300mm which then looses mating walls and fixings, and otherwise reduce wall section thickness compared to the MK1. The side boxes have been deleted, as well as the ally right angle sections which has reduced the screw fixings from 20 down to 10 off M5 Hex bolts & embedded nuts, and made the assembly quicker.

.jpg MK2 1.jpg Size: 58.43 KB  Downloads: 15


.jpg MK2 2.jpg Size: 171.84 KB  Downloads: 16


.jpg MK 3.jpg Size: 150.85 KB  Downloads: 17


To achieve the MK2 design I needed a bigger footprint printer so purchased a Sovol SV08 in the Easter sale for £382, this has a 350mm cubed footprint and for the 3dp geeks is based on the Voron 2.4 design. The Voron design comes from an open source group dedicated to developing high speed printers and Sovol have licenced a design from them. The SV08 is around 15-25% faster than my Bambu P1P (which is no slouch) which benefits printing larger parts.

Total print time using Egloo PLA + Rapid for the MK2 is @35 hours equivalent to printing 7 bodyshells so not a major issue and potential to reduce this further with a larger bore nozzle and wall thickness optimisation. Cost wise on the MK2 for filament, hardware, and printing is @£40.

Onto the MK3...

Cheers
John]]> <![CDATA[Race Track Lab]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5314 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:46:19 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5314
With the disappearance of Ultimate Racer, Scalextric Track Designer, SlotMan, Tracker 2000 and Track Power, it has felt like the ultimate goal of a modern, relatively inexpensive, cross platform planner had waltzed off ever further into the distance. 

All of which made it a great pleasure to be contacted by the developer of Race Track Lab, a free, web based, cross platform, slot track designer.

Since it is browser based, there is no need to download or install, you simply register, and start designing. It also means that you can access Race Track Lab from any device; desktop, laptop, tablet, and/or phone, all you need is a web browser.

The system provides real-scale measurements, multi-lane layouts, inventory management and a community circuit library. It supports Scalextric (SCX), Ninco, Carrera, Policar, and Scaleauto tracks, with Scalextric (UK), 1/43, and HO to come.

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Having briefly tested it my first impression is that it is very good. It feels exactly like where we should be with a track designer, and that is a huge compliment, as it's a first time in over a decade I've said that. It seems well designed, intuitive, and simple to use.

If you're anything like me, you probably have your favourite old track designer stashed away somewhere, and it probably does everything you need it to do. But if I were new to the hobby, I would be very tempted to go for Race Track Lab.

https://racetracklab.com/]]>
With the disappearance of Ultimate Racer, Scalextric Track Designer, SlotMan, Tracker 2000 and Track Power, it has felt like the ultimate goal of a modern, relatively inexpensive, cross platform planner had waltzed off ever further into the distance. 

All of which made it a great pleasure to be contacted by the developer of Race Track Lab, a free, web based, cross platform, slot track designer.

Since it is browser based, there is no need to download or install, you simply register, and start designing. It also means that you can access Race Track Lab from any device; desktop, laptop, tablet, and/or phone, all you need is a web browser.

The system provides real-scale measurements, multi-lane layouts, inventory management and a community circuit library. It supports Scalextric (SCX), Ninco, Carrera, Policar, and Scaleauto tracks, with Scalextric (UK), 1/43, and HO to come.

.png 1777068711725.png Size: 899.09 KB  Downloads: 13
.png feature_03_en.png Size: 191.78 KB  Downloads: 11
.png feature_02_en.png Size: 86.89 KB  Downloads: 14



Having briefly tested it my first impression is that it is very good. It feels exactly like where we should be with a track designer, and that is a huge compliment, as it's a first time in over a decade I've said that. It seems well designed, intuitive, and simple to use.

If you're anything like me, you probably have your favourite old track designer stashed away somewhere, and it probably does everything you need it to do. But if I were new to the hobby, I would be very tempted to go for Race Track Lab.

https://racetracklab.com/]]> <![CDATA[NSR Hypercar builds]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5313 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:27 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5313
Dropped in a massive brushless system and other parts and it's down to 71.8g  40/60 weight bias from and 50/50 lr. First build set a track record pretty easy with a old tune on the esc for a another car. 


Stock I wasn't really impressed with it. Power and speed was definitely lacking. Found the car to handle pretty well due to the better than normal weight bias but still found that if it did get squirrely it would snap pretty hard when it corrected. Now its pretty fast. Excessive amounts of torque and handles great.
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Dropped in a massive brushless system and other parts and it's down to 71.8g  40/60 weight bias from and 50/50 lr. First build set a track record pretty easy with a old tune on the esc for a another car. 


Stock I wasn't really impressed with it. Power and speed was definitely lacking. Found the car to handle pretty well due to the better than normal weight bias but still found that if it did get squirrely it would snap pretty hard when it corrected. Now its pretty fast. Excessive amounts of torque and handles great.
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]]> <![CDATA[SRF Slot Products - F1 Slot Sidecars]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5312 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:57:53 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5312


...F1 Sidecar



Here's the first public test, some of us had never driven a 3 wheeler before:







...orders have been placed and a new class is eagerly waiting to get started]]>


...F1 Sidecar



Here's the first public test, some of us had never driven a 3 wheeler before:







...orders have been placed and a new class is eagerly waiting to get started]]> <![CDATA[Table Plains Raceway. (HO)]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5311 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:59:20 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5311
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Track length of just short of 6 meters in an area of 1.7m x 1.2m. Average lap time of just over 3 seconds.]]>
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Track length of just short of 6 meters in an area of 1.7m x 1.2m. Average lap time of just over 3 seconds.]]> <![CDATA[1912 Lionel set]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5310 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:13:14 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5310
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]]> <![CDATA[1/24th scale Scalextric stuff]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5309 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:05:05 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5309
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]]> <![CDATA[Sanwa set]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5308 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:57:17 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5308
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]]> <![CDATA[Kogure Honda S600]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5306 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:40:11 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5306
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]]> <![CDATA[WHO Spring Stages - 22 April 2026]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5303 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:05:20 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5303
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The third running of our WHO Spring stages saw 21 drivers and 56 cars take to four stages, three of which were familiar and the other - Burpham & Wepham - was built from scratch during set-up...

1. Friston Forest: SCX and Scalextric Classic
2. Jupp's Farm: Ninco off-road (updated for 2026)
3. Burpham & Wepham: Ninco tarmac
4: Johnny's Workshop (anti-clockwise): 3D printed and braid

Johnny's Workshop (clockwise) was run as the shakedown stage, with direction changed for the timed runs.

Chad joined us for his first taste of slot rally action, running a borrowed Avant Slot Toyota Yaris WRC2 and the club cars. Newer racers with only one car are now permitted to also run in the club car category. Simon M was the other contender - running his Scalextric Impreza WRX alongside the club cars.

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Otherwise, the line up was the usual mix of stock Scalextric and SCX cars, lots of Nincos, a few 3D printed chassis conversions and some high-end SRC, Scaleauto and NSR monsters. With shakedown over and groups ready to go, it was time to get the 2026 WHO Spring Stages underway...

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Although Farmer Jupp's cows would cause mischief all evening.]]>
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The third running of our WHO Spring stages saw 21 drivers and 56 cars take to four stages, three of which were familiar and the other - Burpham & Wepham - was built from scratch during set-up...

1. Friston Forest: SCX and Scalextric Classic
2. Jupp's Farm: Ninco off-road (updated for 2026)
3. Burpham & Wepham: Ninco tarmac
4: Johnny's Workshop (anti-clockwise): 3D printed and braid

Johnny's Workshop (clockwise) was run as the shakedown stage, with direction changed for the timed runs.

Chad joined us for his first taste of slot rally action, running a borrowed Avant Slot Toyota Yaris WRC2 and the club cars. Newer racers with only one car are now permitted to also run in the club car category. Simon M was the other contender - running his Scalextric Impreza WRX alongside the club cars.

.jpg S0.1.jpg Size: 553.16 KB  Downloads: 8


Otherwise, the line up was the usual mix of stock Scalextric and SCX cars, lots of Nincos, a few 3D printed chassis conversions and some high-end SRC, Scaleauto and NSR monsters. With shakedown over and groups ready to go, it was time to get the 2026 WHO Spring Stages underway...

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Although Farmer Jupp's cows would cause mischief all evening.]]> <![CDATA[Wye Valleys new Scaleauto track]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5302 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:10:54 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5302 Over the last few weeks we have been building our 6 lane Scaleauto track. 
Our old 4 lane Ninco has now gone and we are about 90% completion with our new track. 
Here are some pictures.
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]]> Over the last few weeks we have been building our 6 lane Scaleauto track. 
Our old 4 lane Ninco has now gone and we are about 90% completion with our new track. 
Here are some pictures.
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]]> <![CDATA[Recent Issue with Access Forbidden 403]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5301 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:34:38 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5301
It seems that the culprit was an unidentified gizmo which switched off access whilst updating, which is standard procedure and usually only lasts a matter of seconds. The problem in this case was that the pesky little critter forgot to switch the access back on again when it had finished.

I haven't yet managed to identify the guilty gizmo, but rest assured we'll be having a little chat when I do.

That particular problem has certainly been solved, otherwise I wouldn't be able to write this post and you wouldn't be able to read it. 

But I suspect that other issues have also popped up as a result, with my access to the site yesterday being incredibly slow, and peppered with security warnings, probably caches and all that nonsense. 

Anyway, last night things calmed down and we now seem to be back to normal, as far as I can tell. Let me know if you're still having problems.]]>
It seems that the culprit was an unidentified gizmo which switched off access whilst updating, which is standard procedure and usually only lasts a matter of seconds. The problem in this case was that the pesky little critter forgot to switch the access back on again when it had finished.

I haven't yet managed to identify the guilty gizmo, but rest assured we'll be having a little chat when I do.

That particular problem has certainly been solved, otherwise I wouldn't be able to write this post and you wouldn't be able to read it. 

But I suspect that other issues have also popped up as a result, with my access to the site yesterday being incredibly slow, and peppered with security warnings, probably caches and all that nonsense. 

Anyway, last night things calmed down and we now seem to be back to normal, as far as I can tell. Let me know if you're still having problems.]]> <![CDATA[Technical spec: C7005 rev 11/2022]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5300 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:05:22 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5300
The photo shows the top side of the decoder - including a decoder with a JST ZH 1.5mm pitch lighting socket fitted.

.jpeg IMG_1432.jpeg Size: 974.33 KB  Downloads: 11
 

Key technical details:
=============

1/ Microcontroller:
16F1503 (same as C8515 rev H)

2/ Motor MOSFET:
DMN3404L
Marking “34N”
Max current* =5.8A at Vgs=10V
and 5.2A at Vg=ls=4.5V

3/ Brake MOSFET:
DMP3098L
Marking “DMB”
Max current* = -3.8A at Vgs=-10V

* when operating at 25 degrees C

4/ Four Schottky diodes as full bridge rectifier.
Labelled “SS34”
Each has a 3A max current limit giving a total capability of 6A for SSD AC drive packets.

5/ 100uF electrolytic capacitor replaced with six parallel wired MLCC (very low profile)

6/ head and tail lighting circuits which are npn transistor buffered.

Assessment:
=======

The C7005 rev 22/2022 has a similar footprint to the older C7005 and has a significantly reduced thickness profile due to the elimination of the electrolytic capacitor.

The new C7005 has a motor/brake current limit of circa 5A/3A (i.e. very similar to the C8515 rev H) so should be compatible with higher torque motors. It also has lighting circuits as per the C8515 rev H and so represents an excellent retrofit decoder for both F1 (due to its small dimensions) and saloon/GT cars (due to the lighting circuits).

Overall, an excellent upgrade to the C7005.]]>
The photo shows the top side of the decoder - including a decoder with a JST ZH 1.5mm pitch lighting socket fitted.

.jpeg IMG_1432.jpeg Size: 974.33 KB  Downloads: 11
 

Key technical details:
=============

1/ Microcontroller:
16F1503 (same as C8515 rev H)

2/ Motor MOSFET:
DMN3404L
Marking “34N”
Max current* =5.8A at Vgs=10V
and 5.2A at Vg=ls=4.5V

3/ Brake MOSFET:
DMP3098L
Marking “DMB”
Max current* = -3.8A at Vgs=-10V

* when operating at 25 degrees C

4/ Four Schottky diodes as full bridge rectifier.
Labelled “SS34”
Each has a 3A max current limit giving a total capability of 6A for SSD AC drive packets.

5/ 100uF electrolytic capacitor replaced with six parallel wired MLCC (very low profile)

6/ head and tail lighting circuits which are npn transistor buffered.

Assessment:
=======

The C7005 rev 22/2022 has a similar footprint to the older C7005 and has a significantly reduced thickness profile due to the elimination of the electrolytic capacitor.

The new C7005 has a motor/brake current limit of circa 5A/3A (i.e. very similar to the C8515 rev H) so should be compatible with higher torque motors. It also has lighting circuits as per the C8515 rev H and so represents an excellent retrofit decoder for both F1 (due to its small dimensions) and saloon/GT cars (due to the lighting circuits).

Overall, an excellent upgrade to the C7005.]]> <![CDATA[VIP Electric``]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5299 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:30:50 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5299
We are hosting the 75th anniversay for the Austin Healey in 2027 and would like to display this at our meet in working order and need a little help doing so.
.jpeg IMG_5339.jpeg Size: 4.29 MB  Downloads: 17

.jpeg IMG_5340.jpeg Size: 5.55 MB  Downloads: 17

.jpeg IMG_5341.jpeg Size: 4.24 MB  Downloads: 15
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We are hosting the 75th anniversay for the Austin Healey in 2027 and would like to display this at our meet in working order and need a little help doing so.
.jpeg IMG_5339.jpeg Size: 4.29 MB  Downloads: 17

.jpeg IMG_5340.jpeg Size: 5.55 MB  Downloads: 17

.jpeg IMG_5341.jpeg Size: 4.24 MB  Downloads: 15
]]> <![CDATA[Global Touring Cars Challenge -Rounds & Results]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5298 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:04:01 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5298
.png Global Touring Car Challenge Proxy poster.png Size: 431.53 KB  Downloads: 24


Welcome to the Global Touring Car Challenge Proxy Series

There are 3 Events, and the cars will be ordered as follows
Event 1 Smaller Touring Cars 
Class A (Mini type cars)
Class B (Small Saloons)

Event 2 Modern BTCC & Super Touring Cars
Class C (Super Touring Cars)
Class D (Modern BTC cars)

Event 3 Larger Touring Cars
Class E (Trans Am/ Bathurst Muscle Cars)
Class F ( DTM type cars)


The Car Listing or the Claass order in which the cars will be run
There will be a Qualifying Round  on my home track to determine an initial running order of the cars within each Class

.jpeg Global Touring Cars Challenge Proxy database.jpeg Size: 774.21 KB  Downloads: 18


The points will be allocated depending on each Cars finishing position after each Round in Each Event.

The Series winners will be the highest scoring cars for each Class within the 3 Events

Scrutineer Report
.pdf Global Touring car Challenge Scrutineering.pdf Size: 153.03 KB  Downloads: 3


Round Schedule
.pdf Global Touring Cars Round Schedule.pdf Size: 46.24 KB  Downloads: 41


SCOREBOARD

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.png Global Touring Car Challenge Proxy poster.png Size: 431.53 KB  Downloads: 24


Welcome to the Global Touring Car Challenge Proxy Series

There are 3 Events, and the cars will be ordered as follows
Event 1 Smaller Touring Cars 
Class A (Mini type cars)
Class B (Small Saloons)

Event 2 Modern BTCC & Super Touring Cars
Class C (Super Touring Cars)
Class D (Modern BTC cars)

Event 3 Larger Touring Cars
Class E (Trans Am/ Bathurst Muscle Cars)
Class F ( DTM type cars)


The Car Listing or the Claass order in which the cars will be run
There will be a Qualifying Round  on my home track to determine an initial running order of the cars within each Class

.jpeg Global Touring Cars Challenge Proxy database.jpeg Size: 774.21 KB  Downloads: 18


The points will be allocated depending on each Cars finishing position after each Round in Each Event.

The Series winners will be the highest scoring cars for each Class within the 3 Events

Scrutineer Report
.pdf Global Touring car Challenge Scrutineering.pdf Size: 153.03 KB  Downloads: 3


Round Schedule
.pdf Global Touring Cars Round Schedule.pdf Size: 46.24 KB  Downloads: 41


SCOREBOARD

]]> <![CDATA[WHO GT Championship - Round 2 - April 2026]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5297 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:38:38 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5297
.jpg GT2 2026.jpg Size: 163.88 KB  Downloads: 12


We were back at the Barn the Wednesday after Easter for our second GT Championship race of 2026. Simon had carried out some major tweaks to a previous design to give us Artemis Park...

.jpg April 2026 Track.jpg Size: 78.36 KB  Downloads: 21


Certainly a challenge at first, this turned out to be a fabulous racing track, fast and pretty long at just over 100-feet.

Twenty-three would race on the six teams. We welcomed back Alex and Ryan from University, but were missing a few regulars through holidays and illness...

.jpg April 2026 GT line-up.jpg Size: 205.84 KB  Downloads: 21


ASTCOM-One had an enforced car change after their woes last month, Simon's Chupa Chups Mercedes coming in for Alex's Audi. At AIM-9, Mike had prepared a Ferrari F430 GT, picked up from the Weevil's swap meet for a tenner. Apparently not the easiest car to work on, it looked quick and sounded a bit noisy in practice.

At seven we had a driver briefing - and a timely reminder about driving standards. Then is was the two-minute Super-Pole qualifying - the drivers taking part would be starting the race...

.jpg IG1.jpg Size: 173.42 KB  Downloads: 25


It was a seriously quick session - four cars dipping under 10-seconds. Yet in the battle of the qualifying kings, Ollie just outpaced Ryan...

.jpg April 2026 GT Super Pole.jpg Size: 41.15 KB  Downloads: 19


The 500 lap race promised to be an exciting one...

.jpg IG5.jpg Size: 155.29 KB  Downloads: 16
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.jpg GT2 2026.jpg Size: 163.88 KB  Downloads: 12


We were back at the Barn the Wednesday after Easter for our second GT Championship race of 2026. Simon had carried out some major tweaks to a previous design to give us Artemis Park...

.jpg April 2026 Track.jpg Size: 78.36 KB  Downloads: 21


Certainly a challenge at first, this turned out to be a fabulous racing track, fast and pretty long at just over 100-feet.

Twenty-three would race on the six teams. We welcomed back Alex and Ryan from University, but were missing a few regulars through holidays and illness...

.jpg April 2026 GT line-up.jpg Size: 205.84 KB  Downloads: 21


ASTCOM-One had an enforced car change after their woes last month, Simon's Chupa Chups Mercedes coming in for Alex's Audi. At AIM-9, Mike had prepared a Ferrari F430 GT, picked up from the Weevil's swap meet for a tenner. Apparently not the easiest car to work on, it looked quick and sounded a bit noisy in practice.

At seven we had a driver briefing - and a timely reminder about driving standards. Then is was the two-minute Super-Pole qualifying - the drivers taking part would be starting the race...

.jpg IG1.jpg Size: 173.42 KB  Downloads: 25


It was a seriously quick session - four cars dipping under 10-seconds. Yet in the battle of the qualifying kings, Ollie just outpaced Ryan...

.jpg April 2026 GT Super Pole.jpg Size: 41.15 KB  Downloads: 19


The 500 lap race promised to be an exciting one...

.jpg IG5.jpg Size: 155.29 KB  Downloads: 16
]]>