Great video.Learning at 65 years young.

Thanks to Elyse at AFX for the following information: They have not tested the compatibility of AFX power packs or controllers plugging in to the Auto World terminal track. However, you CAN connect an AFX terminal track to Auto World track and use the AFX power pack and controllers.

Great source of info!!!!!!

I read somewhere that motors are rated to use certain voltages and that running at low voltages cause the motor to draw more amps and thus heat up the motor to a point where it can damage or burn it out .???

@MrKentaroMotoPI

18 күн бұрын

Not true.

@marblox9300

18 күн бұрын

@@MrKentaroMotoPI Oh.

As always marc great info on the controllers. I saw on your last video about the BDR chassis someone had commented on you picking up a jag NC2 and doing a review on it. Pick one up if you haven’t already honestly they are an awesome chassis and they come in a “L” variety of flavors. And stock run with the best of them. Again keep up the great work.

@TRXperienced

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill! Thank you for your comments!! I will eventually have to get myself the NC2. Someone around here has got to do it!!! Race Happy !!!!

Great information. I am finally thinking about having my own track. The town where I live had a track that I would go to around 20 years ago, unfortunately I can't find any near by now.

@TRXperienced

3 жыл бұрын

Hey 3D! Thanks for your comments. No H.O. tracks to be found in my area as well, but I must say that the hobby made a huge come back in 2020. Please feel free to call me if there is anything I can help you with!! Happy Racing!!!

Good information my friend thank you

@TRXperienced

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you as well Daddy Joe!!!😎🏁

Great video. Love my DS controllers . Hoping AFX will restock the dual power terminal track again.

@TRXperienced

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas! Thanks!! H.O. slot car racing made a big come back in 2020 and I wouldn’t doubt AFX had an extraordinary year. Happy Racing!!!

Great video. I'm looking for 120 ohm controllers for my 7-yr old and his friends to run some Mega G+ cars, because we wore out 3 of the 4 of the AFX controllers in about a year. I don't want to spend a lot, so I've been thinking about the DS 120's. I wired my track to use XLR plugs, which work great, but I have to solder plugs to the controllers, so I want to get something that will hold up. I did buy a complete IROC set of OS3 Ho Lite electronic controllers that run everything, for about $70 a piece. Not the most expensive, but I'm also not handing those to 7-yr old maniacs (haha). Hence my interest in the DS. The OS3's are amazing.

@TRXperienced

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Aaron! Thank you for your comments. The kids are tough on the controllers, but the DS 120 looks like the best one out there right now. Maybe if each had their own controller, they would take better care of it. I installed round eyelets to tie the extra controller wire in a safety knot so the controller doesn’t hit the ground when they drop it. The kids get the Parma’s on my track!! RACE HAPPY!!!

@aapm74

3 жыл бұрын

@@TRXperienced Brilliant idea with the safety knot! I'll have to try that. Thanks!

gute tips 👍 danke und Grüße Hubert

@TRXperienced

Жыл бұрын

Thank You! Happy New Year and God Bless!!

Cool

Very nice

@TRXperienced

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert!!

I add a huge capacitor on each lane to keep the amps/current high.

Great info here, thanks for posting. Question please: if I want to run 4 lanes with Trak Mate or similar regulated power supply, would I wire 4 pair of wires from the power supply to each individual track (on the terminal track) or is there a better way? Thanks!

@TRXperienced

Жыл бұрын

Hi Craig! Thank You for watching!! Yes, you will need to attach individual wires to each lane. I solder each connection under the track and run the wires to a terminal block. Two wires then connect to the terminal block from the power supply. It’s a lot of wiring, but you will have consistent power throughout your layout. Happy Racing and God Bless!!!

@craigthatcher2646

Жыл бұрын

@@TRXperienced Thank you so much!!

Question - when you use the Track Mate power supply and tap it into the four separate tracks - aren't you running all four tracks similar to how the AFX single terminal is running two lanes of the same power supply - where if one car goes off the track it impacts those remaining?

@TRXperienced

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan! The power supply has plenty of amps so that if one car or a few cars come off, there will be no effect on the remaining cars.

well, about a half hour ago i found out you cant use a new bright rc battery charger (24v dc) to power your track. melted the plug area for the remotes on my brand new track. time to spend another 30$ on a new power track

@TRXperienced

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but at least you gave it a shot! Happy New Year and God Bless!!

Not sure how old you are, or if you're familiar with vintage controllers. I raced HO back in the mid to late 1960's; used a Russkit greenish blue controller for the hot cars, but it was really for 1:24 cars. Still, it was easy enough to feather the trigger to run all the HO cars of that era. About six months after I had purchased that one, Aurora came out with a very similar sized one ( for adult hands) in clear red plastic, which I suppose had higher ohms. My question, is did one of these companies buy out Russkit? And which controller would be the closest in 'fit'? The Parma has the right trigger, but the DS seems larger (since I now have adult giant hands XL size gloves). Just wondering if the Parma has longer trigger travel than the DS, too.

@TRXperienced

2 жыл бұрын

I believe that Aurora did acquire Russkit. The triggers for Parma and DS are about the same in length, however the Professor Motor is larger in size and may fit your hand better. The controller trigger on he PM has more of a slight curve which may also suit your needs.

@d.e.b.b5788

2 жыл бұрын

@@TRXperienced The trigger on my old Russkit was metal, and it appears as if the newer controllers have a more limited travel range. But I can't imagine tech going backwards. I'll try a DS; the adjustable resistence levels could be handy, now that I've learned that many people use such a varied range for different types of cars in HO (I don't plan on going 1:24, as there simply aren't enough commercial racetracks out there anymore). If I don't like it I guess I can just sell it on fleabae. Thanks for the response!

So for a newbie just using a vintage Tyco track with sick cars, a 45ohm controller should be a nice upgrade for better control? Thanks

@TRXperienced

7 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching! Definitely a 45 ohm!! Happy Racing and God Bless!!!

I have a couple orange parma controllers. If I remember correctly they are something like 35omh controllers. Do you or anyone else know what cars would work best with them. I have not put a connector on them yet as I am still building a fold up wall table, 3x14. I forgot how fun these are to build. I haven't had these sets out since my boys were young, probably around 1994. We have about 40 cars of all kinds. We always just ran afx tomy stock controllers until now.

@TRXperienced

4 ай бұрын

Hi Speedbob! I mostly use 45 ohm for all of my cars. 35 ohm will be a bit more sensitive and the cars will take off quicker. They should be fine to use once you get used to them!! Happy Racing and God Bless!!!

Will the AFX Tri-power pack work on the Auto World Track? My AW is only 16v. I still have my cars but no track and I couldn't resist and bought two sets for $44 each, cars were stolen. Will the AFX Computer challenge ( Ghost car) connect with AW track? I will use the two terminals both power packs

@TRXperienced

3 жыл бұрын

The connection of Auto World and AFX is compatible, however I’m not sure if the terminal connection plugs are. You can contact AFX customer service and they will be able to help you with that.

@Chappy31x

3 жыл бұрын

@@TRXperienced Nice collection, lucky😁

I have tjet and magna- traction cars on a model motoring track. Which controller is best suitable for my set-up?

@TRXperienced

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John! T-Jets seem to do better with a 90 ohm controller, and the Magna-Traction cars are good with a 45 ohm. Thanks for watching!! Happy Racing and God Bless!!!

@johnmanor3528

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Is a parma 4 ohm suitable to run a parma outlaw t flexi

@TRXperienced

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not too familiar with the 1/24 slot cars. Head down to your local track to see what others are using. Happy Racing!!

What type of commercial controller should I buy to run all slot car scales at the hobby store?

@TRXperienced

3 жыл бұрын

I would say that the DS 35/45/55 ohm should cover stock through modified H.O. slot cars with the exception of T-Jets. Ask for a recommendation and try before you buy.

@Chappy31x

3 жыл бұрын

@@TRXperienced Why not T-Jets, I just bought a new AW T-Jet?

@TRXperienced

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chappy31x I do have T-Jets and the Auto World versions as well. Not many in my area have them, but gotta have them just in case!!!

@aapm74

3 жыл бұрын

I have OS3 Ho Lite controllers and they run everything. About $80

Wait... where's the tiny plastic steering wheel???

@TRXperienced

3 жыл бұрын

🤪

Someone needs to make a wireless controller conversion for the masses for these HO/AFX/Autoworld/Racemasters tracks...

@TRXperienced

2 жыл бұрын

Just a matter of time I would say. The technology is definitely there but not yet in HO controllers.

@BigRalphSmith

2 жыл бұрын

You might want to check out this video from Terry Flynn over at Harden Creek Slot Cars: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJV6w8dqps68psY.html He rigged up a wireless setup that works well. He's always tinkering with stuff like that and you might find it interesting.

@pdiz

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigRalphSmith Thank you. I’ll check it out.

@TRXperienced

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigRalphSmith Yes, I did see that. Prototype was in the works, but not out yet.