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Today I built the driver's stations/controller hook-ups. Photos 203 through 222 in the "Slot-Tech" section under "NEW track at TooBad Motorplex" show how I built the controller hook-ups. -----Bill
So is the idea that the alligator clip will connect to the copper ring? Will the plugs fit the copper connector too?
Correct, the alligator clips connect to the tubing's edge or rim. The inside diameter of the tubing is 1/2 inch so no, the standard electrical type plugs or banana plugs will not fit. The hook ups will be alligator clips only.
Just finished making up all the L shaped pieces of copper rod to use as the conductors from the tape to the wiring, all 42 of them!
Track builders, if you use copper tape on your tracks and you have not picked up one of Luf's track taping tools, DO IT before you build your next track! This tool is amazing and simple! I wish I would have found it years ago! I just laid down 40 feet of tape in less than 5 minutes! If this tool cost 5 times what he sells them for I'd still buy it!!!! --------------------Bill
LOOK! It's tape! That looks pretty good. So it smooths it right after it lays it down?
Yes, it smooths it somewhat as it lays it down. After the tool lays it down you need to go back over it. I used a Bic type lighter like Luf says to burnish the tape.
I laid 336 feet of tape today. Two of the three lanes are taped.
It's getting close, really close. Looks great.
Thanks Rico....I can see 'em runnin' already!!!!
You can? The power is hooked up? That's wonderful!
Well.................in my mind's eye anyway....................
It's taped!
HOT DAMN!
Congratulations.
We'll look forward to hearing the first reports of how it feels.
Looks awesome
Great job!!! Looks like a very fun course. I've ordered a couple of new cars I can't wait to try out....Beau
Finished soldering the power taps and lap counter dead strip tonight.
IT RUNS !!!!!!!!!
Couldn't help myself. Had to hook up the power supply and try it out. Had good power all the way around, even without any jumper wires.
So the big question; does the magnetic primer make a difference you can notice?.................................YES
Here's the test cars:
Scalextric A1 GP, pretty much stock.
Slot.It HRS chassis with a Strombecker Ford J body. This is a HEAVY magnet car (2 traction magnets).
My non-magnetic Ninco Porsche 997 ran well, but it was obvious there is no grip on the track yet. The car was very loose, even with the softest compound NSR tires. The Scalextric A1 GP ran similarly to an Aurora Magnetraction HO car. The car slid but it was very controllable, unlike a magnet car on plastic track where it will slide out until the magnet loses contact with the rail. At that point of lost contact to the steel rail on the track the car flies. It was more like the car had tires that were hooking up really well. The Slot.It HRS car would also slide, but not nearly as much. Just from the initial test laps it looks like this track is going to be much faster than I thought it would be.
Wiring is the next step. ---------------------Bill
Very very cool, did it run like you planned? Except being faster than you thought.
One last question, are you going to tape over the power taps or just leave them the way they are?
Rico
I am very pleased with how the track works, even without any rubber build up for traction. I had not thought about taping over the power taps. It would be for appearance only if I did. This is the same set up I used on my HO track and even the HO cars pass over the taps without no ill effects. The slots the taps sit in are only 1/8 inch wide, and the taps are even with or below the running surface. The cars don't even see them when they pass over.
Been awhile since I've posted any progress on the track. I built the frame for the driver's platform today. It will be two pieces that pin together to form one heavy sturdy 10 foot long platform, 30 inches wide, and 12 inches tall. The two pieces will store underneath the track on their sides. That's been one of the set backs for me on this track. I have been spending time building shelves and storage areas beneath the track surface.
Those should do the job!
Yup, as usual for me probably overbuilt. But I want the platform solid and sturdy, so 2 X 12s seemed like the way to go! That extra foot in height sure changes the driver's view of the track!!!!!
Very Cool Bill! That's going to be awesome to run on!
Thanks Dorothy. Not really much left to do to get it up and running!
Then get it up and running! ;-)
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