[Dr_C2]

Somewhat late to the table I thought I would give Ninco lane changer mechanics some investigation.

So I acquired some Ninco XLCs and some Ninco pit lanes.

As we know there are several lane changer mechanics in market:

1/ Scalextrix push-pull dual solenoid.
2/ Carrera single solenoid with blade actuated mechanical auto return.
3/ SCX which is purely mechanical.
4/ Ninco which is single solenoid and spring loaded return.

Then there are currently announced plans from Policar/Slot.it and ScaleAuto - both of course exciting.

So with Ninco lane changers in use by a number of enthusiast communities I thought I would take a closer look.

I plan to explore two questions:


1/ Could lane changer electronics use two solenoid current options - an initial high current to enable fast actuation - then a reduced current for solenoid ‘hold’ to maintain position against the spring tension?

2/ Could lane changer electronics use a second sensor (post-lane change mechanism) which then releases the solenoid? This would prevent early release for slower moving cars.

I plan to explore both of above.

Any thoughts from like-minded enthusiasts?

c