Do I still love the Difalco DD302 Slot Car Controller?

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • After months of racing and testing.. do i still love the DIfalco DD302 Slot Car Controller?
    The short answer is YES, but I had to make some changes.. lets jump in to what I changed and and was theree an impact in my driving on the track?
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  • @slotjournal
    @slotjournal 9 месяцев назад +2

    Happy New Year to you and your family, Marty! I'm still rocking my basic 45ohm Parma controller (the simplicity works for me) 😁 - I'm sorting out how to add braking to my vintage Artin track...I've never run with them. Luckily, I found one of Harry's old articles that explains how to do it. Thanks for all you do for the hobby, and here's to a great 2024!

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад +1

      Happy holidays! Thanks Slot Journal!! I don’t do much for the hobby except talk about it all the time 😂 have fun with your project!

  • @SimonAlgra
    @SimonAlgra 5 месяцев назад +2

    Great video Marty thanks for sharing the effort you put in to helps us learn about controllers

  • @johnalbright723
    @johnalbright723 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great vid, happy the trigger worked out for you.

  • @stevesweeney7892
    @stevesweeney7892 8 месяцев назад +1

    You've come a long way ! Smokin

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks Steve! Will be 2 years in the hobby at the beginning of February.

  • @bigmike141
    @bigmike141 9 месяцев назад +1

    Check the voltage of your home track. Then see what the voltage is on the wood track. My guess is the wood track is at least 14 volts. Our cars come alive at our local race track running 14v all wood.

  • @jarheads88
    @jarheads88 9 месяцев назад +1

    Marty well done, great video please keep'em coming . Gas On !

  • @IrrerasCarrera
    @IrrerasCarrera 9 месяцев назад +1

    That car really flies. So great to watch. I'm saving my pennies for a Frankenslot. Digital I know but will be an upgrade to the standard Carrera wireless. Thanks for the info though, never disappointed with your videos.

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад +1

      You will love the Frankenslot! We have one, and it is great for digital!!

  • @chrisfreter3629
    @chrisfreter3629 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for the Difalco update. This is something I need to look at serious at this coming year. I need to figure out if we can stay wireless with our Carrera Evolution (analog) system. I love the convenience of the Carrera wireless controls, but I want better control of the cars as I wean myself off of magnets. Well done Dusty at Cincy!

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад +1

      Chris, when you make it down to the track.. you can try out mine.. 😉

    • @chrisfreter3629
      @chrisfreter3629 9 месяцев назад +1

      My schedule is week to week, but if you will have me I would like to make it down January and February. I will let you know as I find out my schedule. Thanks!

    • @DustyFord
      @DustyFord 9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks buddy!!

  • @jeffg2495
    @jeffg2495 9 месяцев назад +1

    So glad you were able to work through your controller issues, This was what I was trying to get across in the chat , the tension on stock spring ,with adding the 2 finger trigger makes the tension more manageable and increases your finger sensitivity , especially when you are racing for long periods of time , As I said my Difalco has a single trigger but lighter gauge spring in it , not the stock standard spring tension , and I came out with the same results and conclusion as you , I associate it to real Gun trigger pull 3lb vs 4.5lb trigger pull , big difference.

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад

      Perfect Jeff! Exactly what is going on.. the longer throw slows my finger down just enough to bail me out of trouble most turns 😂

  • @leiftoudal7996
    @leiftoudal7996 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great update, Thanks a lot Marty 🙂

  • @arnetoft2108
    @arnetoft2108 9 месяцев назад +1

    Very good test, more of that please.

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks… I did more testing after.. another 100 laps.. the 520 network really helps keep the car smooth.. no deslots.. I still feel like the double finger trigger is the real hero here..

  • @Patriot_Racing
    @Patriot_Racing 9 месяцев назад +2

    I'm still rocking the carrera wireless and the Autoworld wireless for my Ho. Eventually I want to get a quality controler but I have to be fiscally conservative. I always hear great things about Difalco controllers. Thanks Marty and Dusty.

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад

      Completely understand. Wireless is so convenient!

  • @fixit5355
    @fixit5355 9 месяцев назад +1

    Happy New Year Marty!

  • @Clearwater124
    @Clearwater124 9 месяцев назад +1

    Interesting.

  • @larrycariglio909
    @larrycariglio909 9 месяцев назад +1

    Marty thanks for the video. I do not see that module on the cloverleaf website. Also do not see the 520 modules on difalco website

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад

      Larry, I found it at Slot Car Corner as one of the options in the drop down menu on the network item. If it is not on Cloverleaf’s website, he is probably sold out. He was sold out when I went to order it from him. The item number is DD287.
      slotcarcorner.com/products/difalco-design-resistor-network-standard

  • @slotr
    @slotr 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great update Marty, every day is a school day and I know more now than I did before, suddenly the ohm rating stuff with controllers makes sense to me, thank you :)

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад

      Dave, always learning.. I thought I would share.. just like the guys shared with me. I appreciate the knowledge share that happens in the hobby, even at a high level of competitiveness. Good stuff!

    • @slotr
      @slotr 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@twolinesslotcars strangest (in a good way) hobby ever! Unique mix of competition and camaraderie :)

  • @MPSlotCar
    @MPSlotCar 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the update Marty! It sounds like a great controller. I forget the model I have but it only has sensitivity and braking adjustability. Would need to try one with the traction control 🤔
    Cheers brother

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад +1

      Massimo, the traction control is a secondary sensitivity.. but is very helpful.

    • @MPSlotCar
      @MPSlotCar 9 месяцев назад

      @@twolinesslotcars that’s awesome

  • @vinmirarchi
    @vinmirarchi 9 месяцев назад +1

    I agree! As I am now on the wrong side of the 50 yard line, I have completely lost what little leverage I ever had. 😂 FYI...My ( Difalco) controller shipped with the two finger controller?

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад

      Awesome that it shipped with the two finger! I am quickly adapting to it.. I really think I will like it!

  • @Dafingers1
    @Dafingers1 9 месяцев назад +1

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

    • @Dafingers1
      @Dafingers1 9 месяцев назад

      Outta my league but great for those that are at your level..cheers...

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад

      Happy New Year John!

  • @slotcardude68
    @slotcardude68 9 месяцев назад +4

    Would I confuse you if I tell you that I am driving this type of controller with my thumb?!😮😂😂😂

    • @MPSlotCar
      @MPSlotCar 9 месяцев назад +2

      🫢🤯 lol

    • @slotcardude68
      @slotcardude68 9 месяцев назад

      @@MPSlotCar
      Towards the end of the video: ruclips.net/video/tsdSsv_KtBo/видео.htmlsi=KUJjaDMs0O-lmIfc

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад +2

      Not at all Nico! I have seen people do that.. if you grew up with a plunger style controller..

    • @stevesweeney7892
      @stevesweeney7892 9 месяцев назад +2

      I've seen some Veterans come up with some unique approaches to accomplish their mission. Slot cars are therapeutic!

    • @slotcardude68
      @slotcardude68 9 месяцев назад

      @@stevesweeney7892 🤣🤣🤣🤟😎👍

  • @jasoncoburn8166
    @jasoncoburn8166 9 месяцев назад +1

    no more two lines ....
    Its now two fingers slotcars !! lol

  • @SCALE_SLOTCARS
    @SCALE_SLOTCARS 9 месяцев назад +1

    I have ordered an trigger controller recently Marty .I just prefer them to the flimsy thumb controllers that come with the carrera sets . Its not an expensive controller but its a start . I dont need to go for super controllers like your one for racing myself 🫢😁 thanks for showing us this one ...and maybe in the future i will look for something like this 😊...Harry

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад +1

      Nothing wrong with going with the standard Carrera.. if you like it.. use it!

  • @DNASlotCars
    @DNASlotCars 9 месяцев назад +2

    The one downside to me for these controllers is they feel too light to me and not substantial. I have the Electric Dreams Ltd Ed. I use both, but I find myself using my SCP-2 more often.

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад

      I think there are two camps… those who love the SCP… and those who don’t.. it is a great controller.. but can be a bit complicated to figure out.

    • @DustyFord
      @DustyFord 9 месяцев назад +1

      I think my biggest reason for changing over is the feel of the trigger. The SPC 2 just has zero resistance on the trigger. The Defalco has enough resistance that I can feel trigger positioning better. But I did enjoy the Slotit controller

  • @LeeHagedorn
    @LeeHagedorn 9 месяцев назад +1

    Also Before you spend the money Re-Check your Mechanical Grip on the Chassis and tires, Just a Thought!!

  • @SpareRoomSlotCars
    @SpareRoomSlotCars 9 месяцев назад +2

    So the new motto is 2 fingers at two lines

  • @tombackes9557
    @tombackes9557 9 месяцев назад +1

    I really enjoy that video. I am sure other people are wondering; Did you try the new higher 520 network resistor with the single trigger and if so what were your results.

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад +1

      Tom, I did try the network with the original trigger and I felt it had a similar result… smoothed out the car subtly… you would not need to do both upgrades to see the advantage. But the two finger trigger took it to another level for me because the leverage change allowed me to be even smoother.. hard to explain until you have one in your hand..

    • @tombackes9557
      @tombackes9557 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@twolinesslotcars I was wondering because you did not mention it in the video. By the way if your current employment situation doesn't work out you could get a job as an FM disk jockey. You have that soothing voice.

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад +1

      I have a face for radio!

    • @tombackes9557
      @tombackes9557 9 месяцев назад

      LOL

  • @LeeHagedorn
    @LeeHagedorn 9 месяцев назад +1

    Only question I have Is Traction Control Legal At National Races?? Thanks

  • @SlotCarMisfitsofallscales
    @SlotCarMisfitsofallscales 9 месяцев назад +1

    Marty is that controller rated for 1/24 car's like Lmp cars or Womps

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад +1

      I would need to check the site.. might need to change the network on it..

  • @claudem.p.7969
    @claudem.p.7969 9 месяцев назад +1

    Can we use the controller on Carrera digital 124/132 Control Unit or we have to build something. Thank you

    • @twolinesslotcars
      @twolinesslotcars  9 месяцев назад

      No, it is for analog only…

    • @claudem.p.7969
      @claudem.p.7969 9 месяцев назад

      @@twolinesslotcars but ramjet is for carrera ? Any suggestions for. A wireless?