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Where did you get the power supply and tire razor?

I think if you lay your MDF on the floor flat for about 5 days, it will get used to the humidity in the area where your building the track and it may not expand and contract at all, plus use latex products they tend to be more flexible than oil based, you might want to use a 3 inch roller setup in stead of spray, the roller will stipple your wood and match the stipple on your track surface , try 1/4 inch nap it looks to be about right , prime with gray or brown that black will cover better ! Thanks for the videos on how to build your track, great information !

What do I need to “wire tap” my 40’ analog track? I understand how the wire gets attached to the track but what is the power source? I just have the old carrera power supply for digital. There’s no wire terminals on it.

Hi John , I really enjoy your content , I was curious if you were going to make more video’s of your track . I love your style and you attention to details, I would love to see more content on your next phase terraforming the landscape , thank you for your content it has really made me a more enthused in this wonderful hobby thanks for your time😊

Twisting the pairs only helps avoid crosstalk if they’re twisted at different rates.

I’ve borrowed and adapted this technique. After screwing down the infill piece and making sure the track is secure, I just attach the router template, using the track edge as a guide. No need to trace it out. In some areas, I’m using foam instead of MDF. I use the flexible template the same way. I screw through the foam into a sacrificial backer board and then run my hot wire cutter right along it just like you would with the router. Thanks for the inspiration! I’d love to pick your brain about the automation controllers you’re using to integrate your time-of-day lighting and weather effects. The lightning and thunder effects with real-life delays is just a next level touch.

Me and my friend just moved to Digital from HO as well. I made a channell to kind of document the change. Digital is a blast. We are still pretty green, but loving it! Good video on SRA! Thanks for posting it. Race on!

Hi John. Hope all is well. Have not seen any new posts from you. I enjoy your videos.

FANTASTIC videos. I Just bought Race to Victory as Im new to the hobby. Your vids are better than the manual!

Can you do a "fuel" race without the bluetooth app? Have the pit lane, but the bluetooth is back ordered. | thanks!

Good info, great video! Especially the track clip info!

Thanks for sharing your videos with us! I’m new to digital racing after many years with HO & 1/32 racing. You have to check out the Slot Invasion Carrera guides! Much smoother at the track intersections and quiets the car down as well!! A $3 upgrade well worth it. Happy Racing and God Bless!!!

John I owned many slot cars in the late 60s now my grandson has a slot car race track oh carrea back in the day we "handed tires motors etc now it's a new world can I change tires on his carrea slot car

If you have had good results, keep it up. But you never want oil on your brushes. Break in in water works just fine.

I have so enjoyed watching your videos. Are you going to post the one where you relocated the Carrera dongles? Would love to see how you did it. Thank you for your videos.

What do you suggest for a commercial model for strictly breaking in motors? Thank you

Hi John. I sure miss your videos. You really have a knack for teaching. Hope all is well.

Next time please take the car put of the box before you begin filming … and spare us the usual, almost five minutes long, typical north American, ‘life history’ and pronouncement of undying gratitude. Thanks.

Very informative vid for us newbies. Can you tell me the manufacturer and model# of your power supply or an equivalent? Thank you.

John are you still around

This is Bar None the best Carrera track how to put together I have ever seen

im a little confused at how you are judge in your efficency of the motor you are looking at the amps the motor draws to run .... you have nothing showing your output watts what you are infact seeing is the watts used to drive the motor..... so with those numbers increasing....that is actually showing that it is drawing more amperage to drive the motor so if you ask me um thats a drop in efficency no?

Hi John ,just found your channel today and subscribed , so many wonderful back posts I have to catch up on , I see you havent posted lately and hope your doing ok ? ,,,Greetings from Northern Europe ......Harry

I want to upgrade my analogy Carrera track to digital. 😊 I have some digital cars and a NSR Porsche 997 that I want to put a digital chip in. I am 63 and remember my first slot car race when I was about 12 yrs old or so. The tech is great now, I am getting back into this and what fun I am having. 😊

What happened to glendale

are you ok i miss you

can you use the older non digital track sections with the new digital sets?

Awesome layout, I’ve been looking at a lot of designs, trying to figure out what will be best for me and I think I’ll adopt your plan, it’s the best by far for moderate space and the layout construction is very well thought out, did you use any programs for this project layout or is it your idea?

Would love to see your track design layout.

Again, Awesome Demonstration and Class for Beginners like myself just coming into the world of 132 Carrera Slot Car Racing. This tutorial should be a must watch before you’re able to purchase this new product. Thank you for taking the time for me and the other uncertain curious people who can now buy their dream creation. What was the blue blinking light about, you never discussed it after connecting it?

That Sir, was an Awesome Carrera Track Setup Demonstration, the best yet. I haven’t purchased my set yet, still puzzled which one to buy. What set was that you demonstrated? Glad I found your video, I will definitely use your technique. Can’t wait to see the next video. Thanks

Thanks😊

What ever happen to you. I learned so much from you when I began.

Thank you for the excellent explanation, so useful. 😊

My local "TJ Maxx" (in Britain, it's called TK Maxx), I was amazed to see a Carrera 132 Digital set in a huge box selling for £299.00 (reduced by £100.00)! Can't justify buying for space reasons but it totally got my inner child all revved up :-)

John, hope all is well with you and your family. wish you would keep posting content. I learned so much from your videos.

Any new videos coming?

Hi, I am new to larger scale slot cars. I have only owned HO scale. I was curious about when you glued the body mounts. Does it affect the handling of the car or is it just to remove the rattle noise?

Any more videos planned?

If I have two pit lane set ups can one be used as a pit and the other used to house the pace car with full functionality of pit fueling, etc and pace car functionality at same time?

Thank you for this very informative video. I’m new to the hobby and would like to know more about your power supply. I don’t see anything like it on online.

Does the carerra app connect dongel work with the Carerra GO sets?

A belated Happy Thanksgiving John, hope the best to you & your family & fans

Poor camera work

I'm so glad I came across your channel, John (aka The Professor!). Extremely informative, step by step instruction on everything Carerra digital. Coming from H-O set up, I dusted off after 30 years in the attic to Carerra digital was made simple by you. Thanks for your expertise!

Screen share! Thanks for the video!

Learning a lot from your channel, I just subbed.

Hi John, I have watched and re-watched your videos for years, and I am happy to say that my living situation and opportunity have changed. And today I will be starting my bench work for my new track, modeled after this video. Thank you for your teachings. I hope that you're in good health and that you can continue sharing your knowledge, but again, thank you for all that you have provided to date.

hi are you doing any more videos as my dad as been following your videos and he said you havent done any in a year. we just wondering if you stopped doing them

hey John hope you are felling well - waiting for some more Carrera content.