Who could have a negative comment lol . Absolutely amazing. I wish I had space for a track . All the race effects make it so cool. My grandkids would love it . I can't wait to see the end result. You are so talented sir .
One thing I learned about this channel from watching quite a few videos, you take everything to the nth degree. Nothing is half baked, or even 100 percent, it’s far beyond and this newbie learned a lot. I’m not far off from retirement yet, but I have enough track and accessories to get me started, but I don’t have the room yet, I need to figure that out still. Anyway, excellent video!
John, you are absolutely a wizard! I get really jazzed every time you post a new video for us. Thank you so much for bringing all of us along for the ride with you. I can't wait for the next episode - Same Slot-Time, Same Slot Channel !!!
Hello sir, I found your channel while looking for information about smartrace app. You have an amazing setup. I just love how the lights mimic the time of day and the lightning effect. You have done a great job. Thank you for showing your track progress. I am looking forward to seeing what you do next.
John I'm coming back to slot cars after a 18 year absence. Digital is why! Just watched your New to Carerra series. You have answered all my questions to this point. Thank you, your videos are well done. Rob
Very good demo, impressive, very sophisticated setup, you are a pro at this! Presentation style a bit like the slick presentations of top end pro AV gear at trade shows.
Awesome layout, I’ve been looking at a lot of designs, trying to figure out what will be best for me and I think I’ll adopt your plan, it’s the best by far for moderate space and the layout construction is very well thought out, did you use any programs for this project layout or is it your idea?
This video set the bar for me high above. I wish these application would support dolby atmos, so the sound would follow the car depending on where you are on the track. How big is your table?
Wow great automations! I’m building a track myself and was wondering If there is an API from smart race that you could use in order to tie everything together. (For example, Control the lights depending on different race statuses, or use a Philips hue button to pause a race (without having to break open the CU and hardwire a series of buttons). Great stuff 👍🏻
Great demo of a brilliant set up once, again John. Since watching your series I've bought myself a Carerra set and have a basic pit lane race running with SmartRace mysel,f though I'm a long way from having automation. One little tip I picked up elsewhere - and you might find interesting before getting into landscaping - is using wooden wedges under the track, eg on the outside of a turn, to give the track camber. In technical sections for example shims on the inside of the corner could give a tricky off camber, positive camber helping the cars to corner in fast sections if you get me. Excellent vid as usual though.
@@slotcarmayhem9765 Yeah, superelevation! I've found even a small angle, especially when it's opposite, makes a huge difference to how you have to drive the corner.
You are not Slot Car Mayhem, you are the “Slot Car Master”. Did you have to do any programming for the software or was it programmed or scripted? You are constantly covering things from prospectives that no one else is. Everyone else is showing the reces and cars, but you are talking about what goes into having both a successful and reliable experience. You are like a master teacher and it looks like you are a Carpenter if not an Electrican. Can you if you have not already done so, show us where that Dc tap or power supply is on your layout. I wouldn’t miss an episode for anything. Keep up this outstanding content and keep giving us the back story like no one else!!!
I am humbled!! Thank you!! Yes, I did some programming in Tasker for Android, and am putting together a tutorial series on Tasker itself, and how to read events in Smart Race with Tasker. I am also in the middle of a video on the electrical system overview, showing interconnections, the system as a whole, etc. That might answer your question of the DC Taps. Thank you again for such kind words!!
@@slotcarmayhem9765 Hi John. Can't wait for the Tasker tutorial, is there a way for you to upload the script to the Tasker users group? I've added a VIM 3 to my Smartrace, works way better than casting to a tablet or phone. Then I changed my almost new LED pot lights to Phillips Hue pot lights, so all that is left is to tie them together.
I am almost ready to start the tutorials... would post the code, but a lot is direct linked to other devices. I haven't tried running exclusive on VIM3 because I want race director control over events. Will start the video series very soon!! The base of it if you wish to experiment is this: A profile (when SR is running) triggers the racecap task. The racecap task queries the screen every 1.5 seconds (via autoinput), writes a text file, then looks for specific occurances of text ("*started raining*"), then using auto remote, sends a command to another device to run a task (trigger the Hue Thunder app to start the rain event). The VIM3 task loops until terminated.
The weather is a plug-in feature for SmartRace (the lap counting software on the screen). When rain starts, cars will change speed and braking (configurable), and then can have further different speed and braking (configurable) after the "tire change". I am just tapping into that to trigger the lighting and sound.
Great stuff as always! What ia the advantage of a power adapter being placed entry to a digital track piece? Wouldn’t a power tap be OK Since II’m not plugging any other digital piece into that adapter? Tbird Memphis
Hi, I add additional power taps to the digital lane changers, as they are power-hungry. I like to ensure the lane changers get full voltage without any loss incurred from joints.
Gotcha. Track power from the CU is sent to center terminal block, and distributed from there. Video linked here should clarify. ruclips.net/video/MSIJMQprsZ0/видео.html
@@slotcarmayhem9765 Excellent, I'll have to watch it when I get back, off to see my neurosurgeon to discuss my 3rd back surgery! Surely do enjoy the effort you put into sharing what you've done!
Hello, I am running SmartRace on Android. I use a 3rd party app called Tasker to read the SR screen, and activate applicable events on additional Android devices, one for time of day lighting, and one for weather. Lighting is Philips Hue. I will be doing a tutorial on how this is accomplished.
I am runing strictly Android (no IOS) and using an app called Tasker (with a few plugins) to tie everything in together. I am working on a tutorial series for this specifically in the very near future. Tasker is very powerful, and makes the connections easy.
I choose tire change time based on refuel time. I want to be able to refuel to 100% from empty without tire change occurring. In this case I believe it is 15-16 seconds for tire change. Damage is only 5 seconds to reduce fueling capability when in pits for damage.
Not familiar with that... This runs across an Android platform. If you are using Android, most likely yes. This as it sits is strictly an Android thing, using some automation apps.
If you're running an RMS on an Android device, most likely yes. I am close to a tutorial series on how to do this, and I am sure it could be easily adapted to other RMS software as well.
@@slotcarmayhem9765 I see... I have an Apple Platform and my Race Management System is called Magic Arc designed specifically for Scalextric ARC PRO. So is sounds like your system isn't compatible. Bummer...
@@stevestroud6354 easy if you grab an Android tablet or even a phone and dedicate it for use. I run the main RMS on an Android single board computer that is mounted to the layout, > $150.
Great video. I love this system! I have been working on a similar system on my track with a projected backdrop incorporated as well. It's been slow going, as my system is in the garage so it's not down all the time. You can take a look at what I have done so far, here... ruclips.net/video/gQm5r8PbKtw/видео.html The animation is created with Unity3d, and it would be easy to incorporate weather changes and sunrise and set into the animations.
Okay the lights flashing before the thunder sound is a detail that's above and beyond you sir are awesome
Thank you sir!!
Who could have a negative comment lol . Absolutely amazing. I wish I had space for a track . All the race effects make it so cool. My grandkids would love it . I can't wait to see the end result. You are so talented sir .
One thing I learned about this channel from watching quite a few videos, you take everything to the nth degree. Nothing is half baked, or even 100 percent, it’s far beyond and this newbie learned a lot. I’m not far off from retirement yet, but I have enough track and accessories to get me started, but I don’t have the room yet, I need to figure that out still. Anyway, excellent video!
Thank you for the kind words!
John, you are absolutely a wizard! I get really jazzed every time you post a new video for us. Thank you so much for bringing all of us along for the ride with you. I can't wait for the next episode - Same Slot-Time, Same Slot Channel !!!
Thank you so much!!
Great track and love the automation and weather features.....thanks so much for sharing your knowledge😎👍🇦🇺
Thank you!!
Hello sir,
I found your channel while looking for information about smartrace app. You have an amazing setup. I just love how the lights mimic the time of day and the lightning effect. You have done a great job. Thank you for showing your track progress. I am looking forward to seeing what you do next.
Thank you for the kind words!!
John I'm coming back to slot cars after a 18 year absence. Digital is why! Just watched your New to Carerra series. You have answered all my questions to this point. Thank you, your videos are well done. Rob
Thank you!! Welcome aboard!!!
Awesome set up my friend, hope to be there one day. Got to take it slowly
Wow, this is impressive! Hats off to you, John!
From you, a true compliment indeed!! Thank you!!!
Your set up is really impressive, thanks for sharing it
Thank you! Learning as I go...
Great job on the track! The level of automation you have is impressive. Keep sharing!
Thank you!!!
So immersive, amazing!
Thank you!!
Great setup, sir. I love how you've tied the time of day and weather to the lighting system.
Thank you!!!
i know Im kinda off topic but do anybody know of a good website to stream new tv shows online ?
@Austin Payton Ehh try Flixportal. just search on google after it :) -moses
@Moses Moises Thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it!!
@Austin Payton glad I could help xD
Very good demo, impressive, very sophisticated setup, you are a pro at this! Presentation style a bit like the slick presentations of top end pro AV gear at trade shows.
Thank you!! Just using a cellphone...
@@slotcarmayhem9765 very smooth delivery
Awesome layout, I’ve been looking at a lot of designs, trying to figure out what will be best for me and I think I’ll adopt your plan, it’s the best by far for moderate space and the layout construction is very well thought out, did you use any programs for this project layout or is it your idea?
This video set the bar for me high above. I wish these application would support dolby atmos, so the sound would follow the car depending on where you are on the track. How big is your table?
Wow great automations! I’m building a track myself and was wondering
If there is an API from smart race that you could use in order to tie everything together. (For example, Control the lights depending on different race statuses, or use a Philips hue button to pause a race (without having to break open the CU and hardwire a series of buttons). Great stuff 👍🏻
Unreal you have an amazing layout you are very professional
Thank you very much!!
Great demo of a brilliant set up once, again John. Since watching your series I've bought myself a Carerra set and have a basic pit lane race running with SmartRace mysel,f though I'm a long way from having automation. One little tip I picked up elsewhere - and you might find interesting before getting into landscaping - is using wooden wedges under the track, eg on the outside of a turn, to give the track camber. In technical sections for example shims on the inside of the corner could give a tricky off camber, positive camber helping the cars to corner in fast sections if you get me. Excellent vid as usual though.
To explain what I mean .. bit.ly/2ZbGc2g .. and .. www.gamasutra.com/db_area/images/feature/6477/Figure13-Part2.jpg
I might do just that... A bit of superelevation! Thanks!! Good tip!!
@@slotcarmayhem9765 Yeah, superelevation! I've found even a small angle, especially when it's opposite, makes a huge difference to how you have to drive the corner.
Great layout. Do you have a map of your layout? I want to be build a similar or exactly the same one. Thank you.
Very nice!!!
You are not Slot Car Mayhem, you are the “Slot Car Master”. Did you have to do any programming for the software or was it programmed or scripted? You are constantly covering things from prospectives that no one else is. Everyone else is showing the reces and cars, but you are talking about what goes into having both a successful and reliable experience. You are like a master teacher and it looks like you are a Carpenter if not an Electrican. Can you if you have not already done so, show us where that Dc tap or power supply is on your layout. I wouldn’t miss an episode for anything. Keep up this outstanding content and keep giving us the back story like no one else!!!
I am humbled!! Thank you!!
Yes, I did some programming in Tasker for Android, and am putting together a tutorial series on Tasker itself, and how to read events in Smart Race with Tasker.
I am also in the middle of a video on the electrical system overview, showing interconnections, the system as a whole, etc. That might answer your question of the DC Taps.
Thank you again for such kind words!!
@@slotcarmayhem9765 Hi John. Can't wait for the Tasker tutorial, is there a way for you to upload the script to the Tasker users group? I've added a VIM 3 to my Smartrace, works way better than casting to a tablet or phone. Then I changed my almost new LED pot lights to Phillips Hue pot lights, so all that is left is to tie them together.
I am almost ready to start the tutorials... would post the code, but a lot is direct linked to other devices. I haven't tried running exclusive on VIM3 because I want race director control over events. Will start the video series very soon!!
The base of it if you wish to experiment is this: A profile (when SR is running) triggers the racecap task. The racecap task queries the screen every 1.5 seconds (via autoinput), writes a text file, then looks for specific occurances of text ("*started raining*"), then using auto remote, sends a command to another device to run a task (trigger the Hue Thunder app to start the rain event). The VIM3 task loops until terminated.
You can add weather to the slot cars? How does that work?
The weather is a plug-in feature for SmartRace (the lap counting software on the screen). When rain starts, cars will change speed and braking (configurable), and then can have further different speed and braking (configurable) after the "tire change". I am just tapping into that to trigger the lighting and sound.
Great stuff as always! What ia the advantage of a power adapter being placed entry to a digital track piece? Wouldn’t a power tap be OK
Since II’m not plugging any other digital piece into that adapter?
Tbird Memphis
Hi, I add additional power taps to the digital lane changers, as they are power-hungry. I like to ensure the lane changers get full voltage without any loss incurred from joints.
I just finished re watching the track wiring episodes, did I miss where the tie in for the 13v originates? Loved the overview!
13v??
@@slotcarmayhem9765 The main source of track power for all the taps.
Gotcha.
Track power from the CU is sent to center terminal block, and distributed from there. Video linked here should clarify.
ruclips.net/video/MSIJMQprsZ0/видео.html
@@slotcarmayhem9765 Excellent, I'll have to watch it when I get back, off to see my neurosurgeon to discuss my 3rd back surgery! Surely do enjoy the effort you put into sharing what you've done!
Thank you. There are so many ways of doing things, and I have my own as well, not always the best or easiest, just what I am familiar with.
Is there a how-to to do some or all of the stuff you have done here?
Do you mean the lighting / weather stuff?? I am working on a new series to cover this very thing. Android only...
@@slotcarmayhem9765 Yes, all of it ;-) am looking forward to your series.
How do you go about setting up a championship event with smart race. From qualifying races through to final race
I will put together a video on that... good idea!!!
@@slotcarmayhem9765 cheers thanks. I had about 8 mates over and it just got to complicated. thanks.
How are you controlling the lighting? Is that built into SmartRace?
Hello, I am running SmartRace on Android. I use a 3rd party app called Tasker to read the SR screen, and activate applicable events on additional Android devices, one for time of day lighting, and one for weather. Lighting is Philips Hue. I will be doing a tutorial on how this is accomplished.
How do you get all the software to work together
I am runing strictly Android (no IOS) and using an app called Tasker (with a few plugins) to tie everything in together. I am working on a tutorial series for this specifically in the very near future. Tasker is very powerful, and makes the connections easy.
Amazing !!
How many time did you choose for the tire change in smart race? What time do you choose when you have damage plugin and weather plugin active?
I choose tire change time based on refuel time. I want to be able to refuel to 100% from empty without tire change occurring. In this case I believe it is 15-16 seconds for tire change. Damage is only 5 seconds to reduce fueling capability when in pits for damage.
Wow... very nice.. Will this system work with Scalextric Arc Pro?
Not familiar with that... This runs across an Android platform. If you are using Android, most likely yes. This as it sits is strictly an Android thing, using some automation apps.
If you're running an RMS on an Android device, most likely yes. I am close to a tutorial series on how to do this, and I am sure it could be easily adapted to other RMS software as well.
@@slotcarmayhem9765 I see... I have an Apple Platform and my Race Management System is called Magic Arc designed specifically for Scalextric ARC PRO. So is sounds like your system isn't compatible. Bummer...
@@stevestroud6354 u
@@stevestroud6354 easy if you grab an Android tablet or even a phone and dedicate it for use. I run the main RMS on an Android single board computer that is mounted to the layout, > $150.
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Great video. I love this system! I have been working on a similar system on my track with a projected backdrop incorporated as well. It's been slow going, as my system is in the garage so it's not down all the time. You can take a look at what I have done so far, here... ruclips.net/video/gQm5r8PbKtw/видео.html The animation is created with Unity3d, and it would be easy to incorporate weather changes and sunrise and set into the animations.
Neat…but seriously you have too much time on your hands.