Carrera Digital Slot Car Pit Stop -Setup, Features, Functions, and Operation
Vložit
- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- One of the neatest features of running digital slot cars is the ability to have a pit stop. There is very little documentation available regarding Carrera’s digital pit stop lane for their digital 124/132 slot car track.
This video details the following:
- pit lane assembly.
- setup and operation of the pit lane in “stock” configuration using the advanced pit lane adapter.
- setup and operation of the pit lane without the advanced pit lane adapter.
- some of the advantages and disadvantages of each of the aforementioned configurations.
- setting up dual pit lane.
- track design considerations when using a pit lane.
- alternative pit stop layouts.
- programming the advanced pit lane adapter to count or not count pit lane lap crossings.
Pit lane kit from Carrera is item number 30356.
If you have an older pit lane kit that didn't include the advanced pit lane adapter, it can be purchased separately, item number 30361.
The video also features a giveaway of a track accessory featured in the video -- a track arch featuring our brand, Subhuman Racing. In order to enter to win the giveaway, add a comment in the comment section stating that you would like a chance to win the Subhuman Racing track arch.
Giveaway Rules:
- participants must be at least 13 years of age.
- prize can only be mailed to addresses in contiguous 48 United States or Canada.
- only one entry per CZcams username.
- winner will be randomly drawn.
- winner will be contacted via reply to their comment in this video with instructions for providing a mailing address.
- if the winner fails to respond within 10 days, an alternate winner will be selected.
- promoter of this giveaway reserves the right to stop accepting entries at any time.
- CZcams is not a sponsor of this giveaway and participants agree to release CZcams from any and all liability related to this giveaway.
- Privacy notice: This channel will not use any user information/personal data for any other purpose except for administering the giveaway and mailing the prize.
Music clips used: Music used in this video: Rabid, Stomp It Away, Thor's Hammer, and Demilitarized Zone by Ethan Meixsell
If you are reading this, the Subhuman Racing Track Arch winner has been chosen. Hopefully the video has helped you with your pit lane inquiries. Thanks for watching.
Love love love your videos! So cool being able to enjoy a hobby I had as a kid and young adult at my jouse
The definitive video on setting up pit stops!
Just got mine A couple of days ago and have seen many pretty good videos but actually really enjoyed the attention to detail/ comedy lol!I have A long way to go but the video is awesome,im sure your channel will be great!
Good luck with your new set and have fun. Thanks for the comment.
Stellar video as always. I see your 3d printing is getting better. That looks great.
You didn't see the backside.
@@johnniehobby ya gotta send me a pic. By the way, I am gonna start another batch of barrels in a few days. I am getting somewhat caught up on orders.
Your channel is awesome..... Thank you from snowy Collingwood Canada.....
Loved the end😂 good vid, very helpful
You guys are the best!!
Thank you. Important advices.
Hey very helpful for a Newby like me. Well done! Thanks Rob
Thank you very much. Glad the info is helpful.
This video is so essential.
Thank You J H for sharing the knowledge you have with the pit stop from Carrera. This is the next accessory I will be getting for my layout.
SUBHUMAN racing track arch!
When are you giving away that cool clone plasmicator? Does it work on Zombies?
You bet. Hopefully the info helps you out. Good luck with the drawing.
@@dhgmllcshea5038 Haven't tried on zombies yet. When I do, you'll be the first to know.
super funny yet informative content. thank you
You are welcome and thanks for the comment.
Very helpful thank you 💪🏻🏁
Great information .Thx for sharing .
You bet!
Great info, thanks
You bet!
Brilliant video as always dude! 😂 Of course I’d like your track arch but I live in sunny (HAH! 😂) Scotland! Keep up the awesome content guys! ✌🏻
Thanks for the comment, and hopefully one of these days our videos will generate more than $2.61 so it'll cover shipping costs to anywhere.
czcams.com/video/WcAxu6iI7ZI/video.html /; SCALEAUTO Challenge Championship ,12. hours… interesting test 16 international teams here in ZALLA, I recorded 1 day… I hope well
This video just saved my butt.
I'm guessing that means it helped. Good to hear.
Salami, your acting skills have got'n to B-film (maybe even A-) status. You are ready for the Big--Screen man. This was a fun-as -hell presentation of pit-stop info. So funny. Sad about your favorite shirt :)
"I would like to win the SUBHUMAN Racing trackway arch".
Thank you for posting this, I'm planning on getting into this hobby. Love slot cars as a kid, just trying to educate myself on this stuff.
Planning on getting back into it are you?
@@johnniehobby If my wife will let me. 😆 🤣 😂
@@statman29neb Go for it! Don't forget that it's easier to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission.
@@johnniehobby that’s what I just did. I ordered a $500 set and I’m gonna say it for my son‘s Christmas. He’s nine but it’s really for the both of us lol I bought a third car and another wireless controller. I was never into the hobby so my first time.
Hey Brother lots of great information you rock but I need to get setup with something I can expand on if you have any suggestions I would really appreciate it Thank you 👍✌🙏
I would absolutely like to win the SUBHUMAN raceway arch!
Great video guy's!!! Thanks.
You are officially registered. Good luck.
Awesome video guy(s) heck yea I'd add your arch to my track for some swag! Still in the design phase of my track but I started with 4 separate pit stalls!
4 pit stalls? Seriously?
@@johnniehobby If I could post a picture I would! Got the idea from a Scalextric track layout. 4 teams with 2 cars each, 4 pits & garage, 4 crews & 4 1:32 haulers so far.
Tanks
Best part is "oh crap, I think that was my shirt" 😂😂
I always leave here knowing more about slot cars than I did before watching. I kind of liked Salami 2, sorry to see him destroyed, but Slater is irreplaceable. I wouldn’t mind winning the Subhuman track arch. 👍.
I liked New Salami too but it was only a matter of time before he turned on me. The goatee is a dead giveaway that he's evil (at least according to Star Trek lore). You have been entered in the giveaway. Good luck.
Love your subject matter. I just started Slot Cars but I purchased 2 Scalextric sets instead of Carrera. Sub'bed
Thanks for the comment, and welcome aboard.
Great video on pit lanes. I had to watch a couple times to get all the info Anyway, I've seen them on other's tracks and wondered how to set them up. I've seen a couple with a separate lane for just the pace car, how do you program/setup that? Do you know if the SmartRace app or Carrera app have the same gauge display like yours? Too bad for Salami 😢, I liked him 😅😅
If adding a separate pit for a pace/safety car you don't use the PLA, just a regular piece of single-lane straight track between the pit entry and exit pieces instead. After that, there's no special setup. But, you need to be sure to put it before the regular pit so it pulls into it's own pit lane instead of the one all the drivers use for fuel stops.
As far as the race apps go, SmartRace does indeed have a fuel level indicator for each driver on the race screen. I'm sure the Carrera app does, too. Although I don't know of anybody that uses the Carrera app.Apparently it's pretty bad.
Great and informative video! The ending was too funny. Oh, by the way, I 'd like to win the SUBHUMAN racing trackway arch!
You've been submitted to the drawing. Good luck.
Love your videos, JH! Quick question, if you set it up with the control unit across from the pit lane (9:06 Mark), where do you recommend plugging in your Wireless Charging Station for Double Controllers? Thank you again!
You can put the controller charging track anywhere you like, so I'd recommend wherever it's most convenient. Just be sure the "direction" arrow on that track is in the correct orientation. We currently have them on opposite sides of the layout so wherever you are driving from there's one close.
Great video. Sorry to see the abomination go, but the pyrotechnic display was worth it.
It was worth it, plus I can always create another abomination if I need to.
Thank you so much for the video! I was doing some research and I found 2 different pit lanes, 30346 and 30356. Do you know if both of them will work with that CU?
The 30346 is the older one that does not include the advanced pit lane adapter. Those are the ones we use. The 30356 is the newer one that includes the advanced pit lane adapter. Both will work the the current CU.
@@johnniehobby I appreciate your help! thank you so much. I found an option online that If I buy the old pit + the adapter 30361 would be much cheaper, would that be the same as the 30356? I am sorry about all the questions
Yup, that will work. It's the same setup we have. The older pit lane with the addition of the separate pit lane adapters.
@@johnniehobby Thank you so much!!
Excellent information. I don’t have my track yet but I have a pit lane on order. Is there a way for me to use my analog fly cars that I will be chipping with carrera chips to know when the cars are out of fuel since they will not have lights on them and I will not be running race management software?
Without lights you'd need to use the driver information centers to see current fuel level. We have a couple of cars w/o lights and we simply added a single LED in the interior of the car wired to the chip where the headlights would normally be wired. That's with the stock Carrera chip that has the leads for headlights and tail lights. Not sure if aftermarket chips have those connections though.
Hey Guys, Love all your videos I have a question is there a tutorial on how to set up the Bruce ling ying timing system. I have it on my computer and tv but would like to set it up like you guys do. Trying to switch my club over to digital. So far it like pulling teeth. If you can help please. Keep doing those videos my friend. Thanks Mario
I am not aware of any tutorials for HSSRMS. We actually started making one this winter, but haven't finished it yet and with summer approaching we'll be concentrating on our R/C videos for a while, so our video on Bruce Yingling's race management probably won't be done and posted until the fall. In the meantime, if there's any questions you have about it, feel free to ask.
Also, there's a forum for HSSRMS that has helped us out with not only the software but Carrera-specific issues as well. Link is here:
www.hrwforum.com/forum/hrw-all-scales/club-home-connection/carrera-digital-north-america/4472-hssrms-thread-home-for-faq-discussion-on-bruce-y-s-pc-based-carrera-digital-t-s
@@johnniehobby thanks looking forward to that video. I tell you one thing I don’t drink but you guys make drinking cool. No doubt!!! :)
Do you guys publish your club info and costs?
Great video!!! What software do you used to count laps, fuel and times ?
That is a program named HSSRMS, developed by Bruce Yingling. Info on downloading the software and also for buying or building interface cables is here:
www.hrwforum.com/forum/hrw-all-scales/club-home-connection/carrera-digital-north-america/4472-hssrms-thread-home-for-faq-discussion-on-bruce-y-s-pc-based-carrera-digital-t-s
hssrms
Hi John. Great videos! In regards to the M.A.S., I set mine up like yours, but everytime a car comes through the right lane, it automatically switches lanes with no driver input? I did cut the left side of the exit piece and right side of the lane change piece two and joined them together. Did I do something wrong?
Not sure exactly what you are describing? You combined part of a lane changer and pit exit into one piece?
@@johnniehobby yes, exactly. I found out that the problem is with that specific lane changer unit. I made two of these, one for the main pits and one for the safety car lane. One of the two works perfectly, but the other one trips the lane change gate as soon as the car hits the first 1/4" of the first track section. Even if I cover the IF sensor with cardboard and tape, it trips it. I'm going to pull it apart and wring out the circuit. Thank you for all your videos, I have avoided a lot of mistakes in my track design.
Great video thanks!! I wanna get a setup to where we can do pit stops. Looks like a lot of fun. Carrera digital GT race battle I see for $359. Would that be the set to buy? I know I’m gonna have to buy other track parts and accessories to complete what you need.
That sounds about right for a Carrera starter set in 1/32 scale. You can't really go wrong with any of the sets as they are all pretty much the same save for the cars. But, if you can get a set that comes with the wireless controllers, that is recommended. If not, you can get the wireless controllers separately. If you haven't already you should check out our video on recommended accessories to add first to your new slot car set here:
czcams.com/video/fYwN3DThv5E/video.html
@@johnniehobby thank you very much for your response and info. I will be watching your video link. Are there sets available for sell today that include wireless controllers. Does the pit lane set have to be bought separately? I haven’t seen any sets that include that.
@@rickyfrench1262 I've never seen a Carrera set that includes the pit. All the starter sets are pretty basic. As far as sets that come with the wireless, the only one I see right now is Carrera item 30015 DTM Speed Memories but don't think it's available until January. Everything else I see have wired controllers. You can get the wireless controllers separately so getting it with a track isn't absolutely critical. There may be the separate wireless controller set available at my Amazon affiliate link here:
amzn.to/3C8uy8Y
as well as the pit lane:
amzn.to/3nc02a1
If you find a slot car set in stock and for a decent price you may want to jump on it sooner than later. With the supply chain issues combined with upcoming holidays I can see availability on everything getting thin (or thinner than it already is).
@@johnniehobby thank you for the info. Has helped me out a lot. I just bought the carrera digital 132 GT Race battle . Just getting the feel of it. It’s a blast . Next I’m gonna buy the pit lane and the dual wireless controller set and couple more cars. I’m gonna experiment today with the smartphone setup and check it out since I don’t have the tower or any other accessories. How is it on the smartphone? You have a video on that? I may have overlooked it if you do. Thank you.
@@rickyfrench1262 czcams.com/video/WcAxu6iI7ZI/video.html /; SCALEAUTO Challenge Championship ,12. hours… interesting test 16 international teams here in ZALLA, I recorded 1 day… I hope well
"I would like to win the Subhuman Racing trackway arch". Sorry ,just a wee bit late. Great tips, and info though ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Can you customize the pit options? Like if out of fuel, only runs at 25% throttle and with flashers on
If you use a race management program like HSSRMS, max speed of the car when out of fuel can be adjusted via the software. You need to be using the advanced pit lane in order to do that.
Wait will I be able to buy all this? Sooo fking cool man.
Check your local hobby shop to see if they carry slot cars. If not, you can try here:
www.carreraslots.com/
Johnny, I could use your help. I purchased the pit lane however, I am not sure how to incorporate it in my 30012 GT Face Off track. Do I need to get more track? My table is 12ft W X 8 ft lg.
You can incorporate the pit lane with that set, and easily fit it in your available space, and without getting more track. A quick way to do that is to keep same track configuration but lengthen the sections where the start/finish line and double lane change are. Essentially, put the pit where the double lane change is and replace the single straight just before the start/finish line with the double lane change. You'll end up with one piece of straight track left over but your overall track length will still be longer that it was before adding the pit. Overall track footprint will be about 12 feet x 5-1/2 feet.
Another great video and I would like a chance to win the Subhuman Racing track arch. Keep up the good work. Full Speed Ahead +++++fK 😎
Right on! We've got your entry submitted. Good luck.
I am new to Carrera and working on my first large table top layout. I wish you guys offered consulting services, I'd hire you in a heartbeat. Your videos are AWESOME! What part of the country are you guys based? Do you have an email address?
Hi Daryl, we're in southeast Michigan. if you have questions about slot car stuff you can ask in the comments in any of our videos. Also, you can email john@subhumanracing.net.
I have two pit lanes and two pit lane adapters (and a Control Unit to make it all work) and nested them to create a double pit lane like in your video. But the cars won't ever change lanes to the second level after entering the initial pit switch. I've read in other places that I might need to modify the initial pit switch to be a regular switch, but you didn't mention anything about it in the video. Did you have to make a similar modification?
Or am I just doing something wrong?
You shouldn't have to do anything special to make the dual pit lane work, and I've never heard of having to modify the first pit entry piece. Also, if you were to make the pit entry a regular switch you'd end up with ghost cars (if you use them) entering the pits, which isn't good. Are you sure the car isn't coming in too fast, getting a bit sideways before hitting the 2nd pit entry, thus the IR emitter in the car isn't aligned with the IR receiver in the track? Do both the pit entry pieces work when used by themselves? How new are the pit lane kits and the CU? I'm wondering if newer ones have different firmware that may be causing that.
I haven't had that problem so sorry I can't be of much help. However, there is a forum you may want to post the same question to as there are some guys on there who are very knowledgeable in the electronics of Carrera digital. Here's a link:
www.hrwforum.com/forum/hrw-all-scales/club-home-connection/carrera-digital-north-america
@@johnniehobby These are old Pit Lanes. I bought the adapter Lanes separately years later. Maybe they're is a difference in the code. I do know that one manual for out lane says you can't nest them. Thx for the link. I'll try my luck there.
@@ThomasCrymes Hi Thomas. I was just going through old videos and came across this comment about the 2nd pit entry not working. Did you ever get that figured out? Also, you wouldn't happen to be running 1/24 scale cars, would you?
I don't seem to have the same results you do. My cars start refueling the moment they cross the adaptor, and never require the driver to stop, or hold the button... They just fill until full every time. Any ideas what I could be doing wrong?
There are a couple things possible. Be sure the adapter track is installed in the correct orientation. The infrared sensor should be on the left side, same as for all other sensored tracks. Also, are you using the Digital Control Unit (CU) as your power base? The advanced pit lane adapter does not work with the older Black Box power base if that is what you are using. If the adapter is in correctly and you are using the current CU, then most likely the adapter track is defective.
top
Question guys: at 12:41, alt conf, the pit lane has curves. Self made or what? No single lane curves on carrera catalogue. Many thanks.
In order to get a pit lane on a turn you need to either customize track (or hide the unused lane), or split into dual pit lanes before adding the turn section. If you look closely, there are two adjacent pit lane entries (you need to have two pit stop kits). After that second split is where a standard 2-lane turn can be used.
Hi JH if I’m using the driver information center it is for just one driver or for the 4 ?
If yes how do you install this software
Doese not the mobile app doing the same thing ?
When using the driver info center it displays info for only one driver at a time. I believe you can toggle the driver IDs to display other driver info which is kinda useless. In our opinion, it is best to get some sort of computerized display where all driver info is presented where all drivers can see it wherever they are around the track.
Hi, one question, how do i avoid always geting to the outside lane on a 2 lane pit when usin 1 fuel lane (you call it POA)? Once you can't stop pressing the red button after you passed the fuel lane point?
You can release the LC button after the fueling point but before the second/outside pit lane. After the car stops it should be in fueling mode and pressing LC button will fuel it. Hope that helps (unless I'm not understanding the question correctly).
@@johnniehobby i think it did, ill test it as soon as i can tks a lot!
Any way you could get me a clone, ya know, to go to work so I can race more? It worked out well for Fred Flintstone and Michael Keaton, I think. Should you consider a playground for the outdoor RC track? May add some great video of extra carnage.....
Sure thing. Looks like I'll need to 3D print some 1/10 scale playground equipment.
I, of course will win the prize! Great video. I like the clone better please bring him back and don’t kill him anymore or I will report you! I’m not joking either, don’t test me! I’m serious.
You mentioned Race management software.....can you provide a link to this software. Thank you in advance.....BTW great videos and information. Please keep them coming......
The two most popular options are HSSRMS and SmartRace.
SmartRace is used with the Carrera Bluetooth module and can run on Android and Apple phones and tablets and Apple desktops and laptops (not for Windows PCs).
HSSRMS uses a USB cable to connect to a PC running Windows.
Link to SmartRace:
www.smartrace.de/en/
Links for HSSRMS download and connection information:
www.hrwforum.com/forum/hrw-all-scales/club-home-connection/carrera-digital-north-america/4472-hssrms-thread-home-for-faq-discussion-on-bruce-y-s-pc-based-carrera-digital-t-s
www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/UFpoLk0ZiW5pkLB7kEDOR2nW3bv3jYqVRnydH0mcm28/folder/2iubBX6TT7Kh_OpzI-uQJA
@@johnniehobby Thank you for the quick reply and information….it’s much appreciated!!!
where did you get the green turf?
I got the turf at Lowe's. It's indoor/outdoor carpet you can get at Home Depot and Menard's also.
What is the difference between the settings real and on with the base pit lane kit
Also does either setting affect if your lap is counted when out or not?
@@man_manty When using the advanced pit lane adapter (PLA), the Real setting will make the car slower on a full tank as it simulates the weight of the fuel. It will then gradually get faster as the fuel is used and the car gets lighter. The lap counting (or lack thereof) doesn't change with that setting. Whether laps are counted or not when out of fuel will still depend on whether the PLA is installed.
@@johnniehobby thank you
Fun & informative. Thanks. I would like to win the Subhuman racing trackway arch.
Noted. Your entry has been submitted.
I want to win that Arch! If ya aint first your last!
Correct!
👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
When you say PLA do you mean pit lane accessories?? Iv never got abreiveations (I can’t even spell the word lol )
PLA = Pit Lane Adapter. That's the single-lane piece with the infrared sensor marked "fuel" that is placed in pit lane so the sensor knows which car entered the pit.
@@johnniehobby Thank you 🙏
Heck Yeah, i'd like to win the SUBHUMAN racing trackway arch!
Cool. Your submission has been received.
Cool video, guys. Would really like to win the SUBHUMAN racing track arch.
Excellent. We have you entered in the drawing. Good luck.
Love your video's. I would like to win the Subhuman racing trackway arch.
We've placed your name in the proverbial hat. Good luck.
Id love to win the subhuman racing arch
Alfonzo!!! Where have you been? Salami and I were wondering where you have been. Your bracket is still submittal is still good. Good luck, man.
Hi guys! 2024 here, make a new arch giveaway.
I’d like to win please and Thankyou
I would like to win the SUBHUMAN RACING ARCH
I would like to win the Subhuman racing trackway arch
Send me that arch please.
We have you in the drawing. Good luck.
i want to win the subhuman arch walkway...please
I would like to win the subhuman raceway arch
We have noted your entry. Good luck.
Great video, enter me for overpass giveaway 😅.
I would like to win the SUBHUMAN racing track arch
You are officially in the drawing. Good luck.
Send me the Sub Human track arch. Engage!
Hopefully we can make it so.
p
Carrera outshining Scalextric's again!
This is motivation for a divorce, sale and division of property and the purchase of a moderate sized building and a sleeping bag...
Be sure to negotiate to keep the refrigerator so you have somewhere to put the beer.
LOL "Morons"
Content too old to watch again