<![CDATA[SlotRacer Forum - Controllers]]> https://slotracer.online/community/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:54:52 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Slot Car Controller Holder Evo2]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5403 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:51:11 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=5403 No More Falling controllers! Easy to print with no supports!
Also, versions with "wings" for your black box!
https://www.printables.com/model/1800498

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]]> No More Falling controllers! Easy to print with no supports!
Also, versions with "wings" for your black box!
https://www.printables.com/model/1800498

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]]> <![CDATA[New 3dp handles for Scalextric ARC AIR controllers]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4953 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:27:06 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4953
Numerous iterations on the design and print, got to a stage where it was working but needed details tidying to get to a practical design. This sat on the shelf for several months as I was busy on other projects, then Dave a Falcon club member stepped in took over the design and completed as shown below in the coloured prints.

Below is the 3rd, 4th or 15th iteration (lost count, can say I have 20 Design iteration files) showing the internals, the overall size, the custom Falcon logo and how the parts interact between Scalex and 3dp at the prototype stage I reached.

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Dave tidied up the battery compartment and some other adjustments on general fit and printed these for the Falcon club as shown below where recently they were used in anger on a club race night.

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Cheers
John]]>
Numerous iterations on the design and print, got to a stage where it was working but needed details tidying to get to a practical design. This sat on the shelf for several months as I was busy on other projects, then Dave a Falcon club member stepped in took over the design and completed as shown below in the coloured prints.

Below is the 3rd, 4th or 15th iteration (lost count, can say I have 20 Design iteration files) showing the internals, the overall size, the custom Falcon logo and how the parts interact between Scalex and 3dp at the prototype stage I reached.

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Dave tidied up the battery compartment and some other adjustments on general fit and printed these for the Falcon club as shown below where recently they were used in anger on a club race night.

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Cheers
John]]> <![CDATA[Ds controller]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4790 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:48:08 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4790 hello,

when i was working on my ninco track and the ds 35ohm regulator this afternoon, it started to smell a bit burning, later i noticed that there were also some sparks visible on the gold strip of the ds regulator,

how does this happen, can it be harmful, and what can i do about it?

i would like to hear it :)]]> hello,

when i was working on my ninco track and the ds 35ohm regulator this afternoon, it started to smell a bit burning, later i noticed that there were also some sparks visible on the gold strip of the ds regulator,

how does this happen, can it be harmful, and what can i do about it?

i would like to hear it :)]]> <![CDATA[Ds 35 Ohm]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4777 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:52:22 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4777 hello,

i have a nice regulator of ds of 35ohm. now the inside is getting a bit black (as can be seen in the picture) my question is, how exactly does this happen, and how and with what is this easy to clean?

i would like to hear it l,
Robbin :)
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]]> hello,

i have a nice regulator of ds of 35ohm. now the inside is getting a bit black (as can be seen in the picture) my question is, how exactly does this happen, and how and with what is this easy to clean?

i would like to hear it l,
Robbin :)
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]]> <![CDATA[why does the controller get hot?]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4679 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:49:48 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4679 hello,

I recently bought a new controller, a DS 35 ohm, which gets hot over time. I had never actually noticed it with my old controllers, but I was wondering if this is normal and if so, why?

I'd like to hear it,
Robbin]]> hello,

I recently bought a new controller, a DS 35 ohm, which gets hot over time. I had never actually noticed it with my old controllers, but I was wondering if this is normal and if so, why?

I'd like to hear it,
Robbin]]> <![CDATA[What are these controllers?]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4350 Sun, 26 May 2024 15:21:19 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4350
Does anyone know what controllers in the picture are? And would they be plug and play for a Scalextric Sport power base (C8217) 

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Does anyone know what controllers in the picture are? And would they be plug and play for a Scalextric Sport power base (C8217) 

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]]> <![CDATA[DS controller query]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4300 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:36:19 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4300
Two completely different cars keep randomly stopping while I'm using the DS controller.  If I swap to my spare SCX Pro-branded Parma controller the cars immediately run perfectly.   This only seems to be happening with the two cars, at the moment.  I have other cars with the same motors which seem to be running fine with the DS controller. 

Both controllers are 45ohm ones.  One car has a PSR 16k FF-050 motor, the other has an RX-42.  The PSU is a 12v one. .......And the first thing I did was clean the wiper contacts with proprietary contact cleaner, which made no difference.
However..........  If I swap to my SCX 14v PSU, the two cars will run loads of laps perfectly with the DS controller.

Do I assume that the DS controller is slowly dying?

Thanks in advance,
Stuart.]]>
Two completely different cars keep randomly stopping while I'm using the DS controller.  If I swap to my spare SCX Pro-branded Parma controller the cars immediately run perfectly.   This only seems to be happening with the two cars, at the moment.  I have other cars with the same motors which seem to be running fine with the DS controller. 

Both controllers are 45ohm ones.  One car has a PSR 16k FF-050 motor, the other has an RX-42.  The PSU is a 12v one. .......And the first thing I did was clean the wiper contacts with proprietary contact cleaner, which made no difference.
However..........  If I swap to my SCX 14v PSU, the two cars will run loads of laps perfectly with the DS controller.

Do I assume that the DS controller is slowly dying?

Thanks in advance,
Stuart.]]> <![CDATA[- Scalextric Race-Tuned Controllers (Vintage)]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4185 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:29:12 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4185 Hello everybody,
Am looking for some feedback from people who own a Race-Tuned controller. 
My interest was sparked by a posting elsewhere where the O-P mentioned that these units provide dynamic braking. Ebay confirmed this so looking for any pitfalls or encouragement before deciding to buy.

The context is just a bit of hobby interest, no intention to use one for competitive racing! 

Leo]]> Hello everybody,
Am looking for some feedback from people who own a Race-Tuned controller. 
My interest was sparked by a posting elsewhere where the O-P mentioned that these units provide dynamic braking. Ebay confirmed this so looking for any pitfalls or encouragement before deciding to buy.

The context is just a bit of hobby interest, no intention to use one for competitive racing! 

Leo]]> <![CDATA[XBox controller]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4172 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:17:02 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=4172
I believe ESRM allows use of these controllers via Bluetooth + PC, but I'm using an Arduino with nRF24l01+ radio module in the XBox controller so it talks directly to the car. I just tweaked the firmware I use on my other controllers and loaded it on. Works great.

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I believe ESRM allows use of these controllers via Bluetooth + PC, but I'm using an Arduino with nRF24l01+ radio module in the XBox controller so it talks directly to the car. I just tweaked the firmware I use on my other controllers and loaded it on. Works great.

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]]> <![CDATA[Cric-Crac Sport 01 Electronic Control for RallySlot]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3981 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:30:27 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3981
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I thought the torque switch was a bit different, and was going to ask any Spanish members in here what that was about! But reading the spec sheet, I think it translates into a switch that changes the trigger mapping. Any other thoughts?

Characteristics:

- 100 x100 electronic control.
- Magnetic trigger.
- Sensitivity Potentiometer (40 positions)
- Brake potentiometer (40 positions)
- Switch with two types of curves (Torque).
- Antispin YES/NO switch
- 1.5m silicone DS cable.
- Compact connector DS-0010

It's sold out pretty quickly, so must have got something right.]]>
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I thought the torque switch was a bit different, and was going to ask any Spanish members in here what that was about! But reading the spec sheet, I think it translates into a switch that changes the trigger mapping. Any other thoughts?

Characteristics:

- 100 x100 electronic control.
- Magnetic trigger.
- Sensitivity Potentiometer (40 positions)
- Brake potentiometer (40 positions)
- Switch with two types of curves (Torque).
- Antispin YES/NO switch
- 1.5m silicone DS cable.
- Compact connector DS-0010

It's sold out pretty quickly, so must have got something right.]]> <![CDATA[TruSpeed with Carrera Evolution]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3952 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:41:52 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3952 <![CDATA[Slot it SCP 3 controller ajustment on ARCPRO]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3917 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:29:17 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3917 <![CDATA[Difalco...]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3861 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:53:04 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3861
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Main role will be to drive at rally events, hence the lack of the traction control knob which I felt would just confuse me in the limited time you get to familiarise yourself with new tracks!

It feels fast just holding it. Can't wait to get some banana plugs on it and give it a go.

Anyone else run a Difalco?]]>
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Main role will be to drive at rally events, hence the lack of the traction control knob which I felt would just confuse me in the limited time you get to familiarise yourself with new tracks!

It feels fast just holding it. Can't wait to get some banana plugs on it and give it a go.

Anyone else run a Difalco?]]> <![CDATA[DS hand controller]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3805 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:38:32 +0100 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3805

Can anyone give any advice or help please. 

On my two four lane tracks we use the DS hand controllers, V2, at 45 ohm.  These have proved very good and reliable,  so far....

One of the controllers has lost its braking effect.   Release the trigger and the car keeps on running, instead of stopping almost immediately as usual. Not a sticking trigger, just no braking effect. 

I have the swapped the controller to each of the 4 lanes, and it is definitely the controller. 
All lanes work fine with any of the other 3 controllers,  and I have tried various cars.

Any ideas as to what has happened, or advice on possible fixes great fully accepted  Thumbup

Thanks, 
Pip]]>

Can anyone give any advice or help please. 

On my two four lane tracks we use the DS hand controllers, V2, at 45 ohm.  These have proved very good and reliable,  so far....

One of the controllers has lost its braking effect.   Release the trigger and the car keeps on running, instead of stopping almost immediately as usual. Not a sticking trigger, just no braking effect. 

I have the swapped the controller to each of the 4 lanes, and it is definitely the controller. 
All lanes work fine with any of the other 3 controllers,  and I have tried various cars.

Any ideas as to what has happened, or advice on possible fixes great fully accepted  Thumbup

Thanks, 
Pip]]> <![CDATA[Worn Out Another Policar Controller - Any Suggestions For A Replacement?]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3538 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 13:26:22 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3538    

I love my Policar track and it gets used for an hour or so most days. Little wonder then that in the 18-20 months since I got it I've worn out two controllers, literally worn through the internal wire loops.

Now, this is not a complaint: these things are basic, cheap to make set controllers that come with the set and I don't expect them to withstand such prolonged use.  

Last time I replaced one it cost me £7.50.  Now the price is £11.  

Before I hit "buy now" I wondered if anyone has any suggestions for an alternative?]]>    

I love my Policar track and it gets used for an hour or so most days. Little wonder then that in the 18-20 months since I got it I've worn out two controllers, literally worn through the internal wire loops.

Now, this is not a complaint: these things are basic, cheap to make set controllers that come with the set and I don't expect them to withstand such prolonged use.  

Last time I replaced one it cost me £7.50.  Now the price is £11.  

Before I hit "buy now" I wondered if anyone has any suggestions for an alternative?]]> <![CDATA[Controllers]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3517 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 19:10:57 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3517


Nico]]>


Nico]]> <![CDATA[Rally Controller]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3486 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:36:02 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3486
I'm wondering if a simple 35ohm DS controller will be enough for rallying, or is it worth stretching the budget to a TruSpeed BP II with the ability to tweak sensitivity and braking?

What do others use for rallying?]]>
I'm wondering if a simple 35ohm DS controller will be enough for rallying, or is it worth stretching the budget to a TruSpeed BP II with the ability to tweak sensitivity and braking?

What do others use for rallying?]]> <![CDATA[Two-Finger Trigger for Professor Motor type controllers]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3436 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:14:01 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3436 A friend liked the two finger controller I have for my slot.it controller, and wished there were one for his Professor Motor controller. I looked online but did not find anything that was for the PM controller and that looked comfortable to use, so I got down with the CAD and made my own. After about five revisions, I landed on this one, which installed nicely and functions well, and is comfortable to use.

For strength, it's best to print on the side, and so will need supports for the top part with all the connection points for the controller hardware. This would probably be best in SLS nylon, but we'll see how well the PLA stands up to normal use.

https://www.printables.com/model/339609-...er-trigger

If you would like one, but do not have access to a 3d printer, feel free to PM me.

[Image: 20221213_133117_hdr.webp]]]> A friend liked the two finger controller I have for my slot.it controller, and wished there were one for his Professor Motor controller. I looked online but did not find anything that was for the PM controller and that looked comfortable to use, so I got down with the CAD and made my own. After about five revisions, I landed on this one, which installed nicely and functions well, and is comfortable to use.

For strength, it's best to print on the side, and so will need supports for the top part with all the connection points for the controller hardware. This would probably be best in SLS nylon, but we'll see how well the PLA stands up to normal use.

https://www.printables.com/model/339609-...er-trigger

If you would like one, but do not have access to a 3d printer, feel free to PM me.

[Image: 20221213_133117_hdr.webp]]]> <![CDATA[Plug rewire help]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3426 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:37:15 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3426 In my pic the truespeed wires are L =green/yellow R=Blue  Earth=brown, the scalextric controller has red green and black wires.
Can someone please advise what wires  connect to what when I join them up?
It is scalextrix analouge Sport track.
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Thanks Tony]]> In my pic the truespeed wires are L =green/yellow R=Blue  Earth=brown, the scalextric controller has red green and black wires.
Can someone please advise what wires  connect to what when I join them up?
It is scalextrix analouge Sport track.
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Thanks Tony]]> <![CDATA[Scorpius Controller]]> https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3408 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:18:23 +0000 https://slotracer.online/community/showthread.php?tid=3408

Hi,
A detailed video on the worlds first 2.4GHz controller.
Suitable for analogue and digital (Scorpius) racing. Analogue requires the wireless analogue module (receiver and power) which plugs into any analogue driver station. For digital it is used in conjunction with the Scorpius car decoder.

Resolution for controller is 255 steps, the most if any controller. This gives better control and therefore faster lap times. It is configurable on screen 0-100% in 1% increments and you can chose up to ten pre-written throttle curves stored in the controller and selectable as you drive.

Resolution for braking is also 255 steps. It is configurable on screen 0-100% in 1% increments.

Refresh rates are the highest of any wireless controller at 100 per second.

Battery life also leads the market at 3 months for typical user. It is also maintenance free. In stock now.

WAM receiver details here. It’s 50A.
[url=https://www.scorpiuswireless.com/shop/wireless-analogue-module/]
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Hi,
A detailed video on the worlds first 2.4GHz controller.
Suitable for analogue and digital (Scorpius) racing. Analogue requires the wireless analogue module (receiver and power) which plugs into any analogue driver station. For digital it is used in conjunction with the Scorpius car decoder.

Resolution for controller is 255 steps, the most if any controller. This gives better control and therefore faster lap times. It is configurable on screen 0-100% in 1% increments and you can chose up to ten pre-written throttle curves stored in the controller and selectable as you drive.

Resolution for braking is also 255 steps. It is configurable on screen 0-100% in 1% increments.

Refresh rates are the highest of any wireless controller at 100 per second.

Battery life also leads the market at 3 months for typical user. It is also maintenance free. In stock now.

WAM receiver details here. It’s 50A.
[url=https://www.scorpiuswireless.com/shop/wireless-analogue-module/]
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