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If you're using a proper RC ESC it might have drag-brake which enables you to brake without pushing the trigger into the brake zone.  I always preferred drag brake when racing 1/12th RC cars as it was quicker than moving the trigger forwards for a fraction of a second.

Thanks Kevan for the input which I appreciate,

Yes - agree the ‘push for brake’ would cause braking delay on a fast slotcar track - but good in the short term for testing brakes. Later I can use the programming features of the transmitter to add the ‘drag braking’ effect you mention.

My brushless setup for the 4300KV motors only has very basic programming features on its matching ESC. 

My brushless setup for the 5500KV motors has a more advanced programming card for setting up its ESC - so that might provide another option too :)

Hopefully some faster progress in implementing a fully brushless digital slotcar system than my earlier brief trials in Jan 2019.

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