@@MakerFabio Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! It's great you offer your design/work for the good of the racers, we need more good people like you!!! Thanks Again! What is the sample rate of the trigger (I2c and analog pot)? (FYI, I am not a coder) TIA
This looks fantastic and I can't wait for the release of the software and hardware. Will you have PCBs available for sale? That would be the only part that I would be nervous about.
Good question. Honestly this would be the best option, but where? On Ebay for instance? I m in Italy so I fear i could ship only to europe. Any suggestion for a platform where to sell the pcb?
@@tri-countyslotcarclub7106 not sure, i think it is easy to ship to europe, when shipping putside i fear it becomes a drama. But i could be wrong. I ll investigate when i have some boards available to sell
@@tri-countyslotcarclub7106 sorry I say limited to europe, not to Italy. I fear could be a drama to ship outside. But i could be wrong , will double check when i ll build some extra to be sold. At the moment i m at the pre series with few beta testers
Nice work and great project, i look forward to following this, wonder if I can adapt this to scalextric ARC system, using the 2.4ghz wifi from the esp32.
Hi thanks. Good question, don’t know if that protocol is open and also how to modify the esp32 wireless mode to talk with that protocol. I was also thinking about a mod to have it working on digital tracks , but first i need to polish it for analog
My opinion is it would be easier to get rid of the Scalextric electronics and design your own receiver module to go in the cars and for crossovers etc. You could then cheaply add digital capability to any chassis.
I love this project and am currently ordering parts to try make some.. well done! excellent work! just wondering the length of the compression spring for the trigger travel adjust? the length seems to be missing in the BOM thank you kindly 8:13
Warning: the magnetic sensor v3 is not available yet on digik. Is just relased, you have to wait probably 1 months About 10mm of spring coil then you have to add the 2 side loops. Usually i buy long ones and i cut them at the preferred lenght
Lots of really cool features. My main question is, is there any delay on startup when the controller first gets power before the car starts to move? Many/most tracks control power to the lane through the controller. As such, the controller has no power until the race starts. In these cases, most drivers hold the trigger down. For electronic controllers with so much "smarts" it's not uncommon for them to have a delay when it first gets power. Not long, usually only a couple tenths of a second, but enough to be the last off the line against simpler controllers.
From the wiring diagram at ruclips.net/video/JtMKeiguHKI/видео.html , it looks like the controller needs power from track. I imagine a battery could be added to power the esp32, they don't take much.
Gooood question. We have this problem, about 2/10 of seconds i guess. In my local track the power remains and they remove it fromthe tracks But other tracks this problem exists! Usually races last many minutes, so my tester are accepting the delay. The solution is to “bypass” the boot, but then it become complicated to update the fw
@@MakerFabio I understand. We run short sprint races where that 0.2s can make a big difference. Also, most clubs in the states have a strict "no batteries" rule, which rules out such solutions.
Hi, thanks for At the moment is only for analog, i should look for documentation about carrera digital and implement the protocol. For sure the esp32 can handle it. Not sure which physical interface is needed . I Need to study
@@MakerFabioabsolutely interested in beta testing this config (worked in software testing for many years). Either way this looks superb imo. My brother is a developer and is familiar with the esp, as well as having 3D printers that I look forward to using when this becomes available. Am in the UK and Carrera Digital driver.
@costabunny hi, at the moment i have to polish and publish the analog version. Also some improvement in the ergonomic side (larger trigger) If in the meantime your brother starts to study the carrera digital protocol to verify ported on esp32, very welcome
@@MakerFabio cool. Next time I see him; I will have a look at the protocols with him (I too was a dev quite some time ago). Will be fascinating I think 🤔
Scanning the datasheet for the motor driver. It seems you dont have direct control over the brake (low side) FET. How do you plan on controlling braking options (none/med/max/etc)? Still can't wait for the release :)
Have to order and test the latest pcb with 2 x I2C (in order to use the 2 core, now i had to patch the existing) And also finalize the firmware. I have some beta tester. I think within 2 months i ll release everithing
nice, how does it compare to more expensive controllers ? it looks full of features ? i'm trying to start slot car racing and i'd live to get one of your controller...
Hi, I would say it has same core features of many professional controllers + the drag brake (that is not present on other controllers) Usually you have 2-4 parameters + eventually some switches. in professional controllers. This has 4 at the moment, and no switches (1 pushbutton only, not mapped in software yet) Other parameters and features can be added by the users or the community or me if it start to get popular. At the moment is performing as other or better for 1/24 scale Little too aggressive on 1:32 scale
@@MakerFabio thanks, maybe some scale option to adapt it to 1/32 or even 1/64... are you planning to sell packaged controller? can it be used in analog/digital systems?
@@Ztall0880 can be used for analog. I would like to sell packages, but i fear it will be complicated for taxes and exports. Which country are you from?
@@MakerFabio Luxembourg. will it work with digital as well? I'm still begginer and didn't bought my first slotcar yet... I'm comparing different systems... interested into 1/64 or at most 1/32 scale
No it will not work for digital, only analog. I would recommend you to check the closest local track on your city, see which system they use (analog or digital) and go for that one. Or if you intend to do only homeracing, you can start from anything
Hello Fabio, excellent project. I've ordered the TLE493DW2B6A0 instead of your type. I've already changed the address to 0x35, but still not working. Any idea? The rest is working fine. Only problem with the magnetic sensor. The sensor was found by i2c device finder at 0x35.
Mmmmm, very happy someone already tried it! The issue is that only the last version silicon is working, the other was giving me lot of issues. I received the v3 from a friend and The v3 should be released now. Let me check
@@MakerFabioProblem solved, working fine now with the W2B6. I have modified the configuration and added sensor reset at startup. It’s now working with higher accuracy. I‘ve also tried to add current measurements, but didn’t get useful values.
@@tedkramer1090 supercool. Can you share the code? What do you mean with higher accuracy? About the current, the problem is that when you pull down the inh pin the motor controller is showing in the sense pin the temperature, so you are switching back and forth from current to temp reading. I think i should use a sort of analog multiplexer to let the current sense signal passing only during inh=1
Hello thank you for your amazing job I ordered all parts needed but i don’t found TLD493D-P3B6 A0, so i take TLE493DP2B6A0HTSA1 i don’t Know if it will be work ? Can you just give me the Link to buy the good part
Hi It will not work, or better i was not able to have it working properly. The problem is that the i2c of the model you choose is providing glitches at startup and this confuse the esp32 i2c periperals You need the silicon v3. It is released only this month, so you have to wait a little to be on digik or mouser. Sorry for this
@@MakerFabiook no problem, can you please release it when that will be available ? Is it possible to have your contact if i have question ? I am sorry, i am a beginner on electronic…
@Voltyyt-fs5ik hi, i cannot give my contact for support, I would die with requests. this is DIY. Ask here in the comments and i see what i can do. I will alert when the part is available
Hi thanks for writing Sorry for the late reply, i missed this message. Sure you can introduce your products. Please write here an email address and i ll reach you
Excellent work, nice detailed video of the overall process and utility of your project. Thanks for taking the time to share it.
Very impressive. With only a few modifications you could also use this for a custom RC car controller
Hi Chris
Right! I also thought about it
Hope to see you soon
@@MakerFabio @chris, any custom car build(open source?) you recommand ?
This is awesome! Loolingg forward for the fabrication files! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Almost ready
We are tuning also the sw
Have patience
Hi, fabrication files are in the video description
Amazing, the best slot comando I have never seen before!!
Many thanks. Probably the best DIY remote and not the best absolute . There are amazing and long experience products around
Nice build ! Love it !
Thanks, within november all the files and sources will be online
What a cool project!
Excellent, can't wait for the release!
Release done, please check in the video description for links to the source files
@@MakerFabio Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! It's great you offer your design/work for the good of the racers, we need more good people like you!!! Thanks Again!
What is the sample rate of the trigger (I2c and analog pot)? (FYI, I am not a coder) TIA
Hi , i sample the trigger and update the pwm duty every 500ns. Actually i make an average of 2 samples, so i woukd say 1ms effective sample rate
@Ozzy3333333 and thank to appreciate the efforth
Sei fantastico 😂
Thanks to you for sharing this interesting project!❤
Thanks
good work!
This looks fantastic and I can't wait for the release of the software and hardware. Will you have PCBs available for sale? That would be the only part that I would be nervous about.
Good question. Honestly this would be the best option, but where?
On Ebay for instance? I m in Italy so I fear i could ship only to europe. Any suggestion for a platform where to sell the pcb?
@@MakerFabio Why are you limited to shipping only within Italy?
@@tri-countyslotcarclub7106 not sure, i think it is easy to ship to europe, when shipping putside i fear it becomes a drama. But i could be wrong. I ll investigate when i have some boards available to sell
@@tri-countyslotcarclub7106 sorry I say limited to europe, not to Italy. I fear could be a drama to ship outside. But i could be wrong , will double check when i ll build some extra to be sold. At the moment i m at the pre series with few beta testers
Fantastic - thank you.
Nice work and great project, i look forward to following this, wonder if I can adapt this to scalextric ARC system, using the 2.4ghz wifi from the esp32.
Hi thanks. Good question, don’t know if that protocol is open and also how to modify the esp32 wireless mode to talk with that protocol. I was also thinking about a mod to have it working on digital tracks , but first i need to polish it for analog
My opinion is it would be easier to get rid of the Scalextric electronics and design your own receiver module to go in the cars and for crossovers etc. You could then cheaply add digital capability to any chassis.
Totally agree
I love this project and am currently ordering parts to try make some.. well done! excellent work!
just wondering the length of the compression spring for the trigger travel adjust? the length seems to be missing in the BOM
thank you kindly 8:13
Warning: the magnetic sensor v3 is not available yet on digik. Is just relased, you have to wait probably 1 months
About 10mm of spring coil then you have to add the 2 side loops. Usually i buy long ones and i cut them at the preferred lenght
Lots of really cool features. My main question is, is there any delay on startup when the controller first gets power before the car starts to move? Many/most tracks control power to the lane through the controller. As such, the controller has no power until the race starts. In these cases, most drivers hold the trigger down. For electronic controllers with so much "smarts" it's not uncommon for them to have a delay when it first gets power. Not long, usually only a couple tenths of a second, but enough to be the last off the line against simpler controllers.
From the wiring diagram at ruclips.net/video/JtMKeiguHKI/видео.html , it looks like the controller needs power from track. I imagine a battery could be added to power the esp32, they don't take much.
Gooood question. We have this problem, about 2/10 of seconds i guess. In my local track the power remains and they remove it fromthe tracks
But other tracks this problem exists!
Usually races last many minutes, so my tester are accepting the delay.
The solution is to “bypass” the boot, but then it become complicated to update the fw
@@MakerFabio its a real problem at some tracks, sillage had te same problem, so the build in a battery
@@MakerFabio I understand. We run short sprint races where that 0.2s can make a big difference. Also, most clubs in the states have a strict "no batteries" rule, which rules out such solutions.
@@ggaub we can bypass the boot then. Maybe with a switch to be pressed if you need to have the full boot for firmware uldate. I ll look in to it
W0W!!! Totally awesome, but can I get it for Carrera digital. Thanks again my friend.
Hi, thanks for
At the moment is only for analog, i should look for documentation about carrera digital and implement the protocol. For sure the esp32 can handle it. Not sure which physical interface is needed . I Need to study
@@MakerFabioabsolutely interested in beta testing this config (worked in software testing for many years). Either way this looks superb imo. My brother is a developer and is familiar with the esp, as well as having 3D printers that I look forward to using when this becomes available. Am in the UK and Carrera Digital driver.
@costabunny hi, at the moment i have to polish and publish the analog version. Also some improvement in the ergonomic side (larger trigger)
If in the meantime your brother starts to study the carrera digital protocol to verify ported on esp32, very welcome
@@MakerFabio cool. Next time I see him; I will have a look at the protocols with him (I too was a dev quite some time ago). Will be fascinating I think 🤔
Is the board's avail now and how much does each cost?
Great work!
Hi
I have only few prototypes, but i dom t know how to ship outside europe.
Scanning the datasheet for the motor driver.
It seems you dont have direct control over the brake (low side) FET. How do you plan on controlling braking options (none/med/max/etc)?
Still can't wait for the release :)
The brake level is like for the accelerator: PWM duty cycle. Higher duty is higher brake
@@MakerFabio So you're pwm the INH pin for brake control? (when IN is low).
Correct
In set to low and pwm on the inibit
@@MakerFabio Thanks!
I did not think of that initially. Any update of the release date?
@@user-rs8zg8ey2b not yet. As mentioned it may take 1-2 months. Should be within november
Fantastic Job! Very interested in building one. When will the files be released?
Have to order and test the latest pcb with 2 x I2C (in order to use the 2 core, now i had to patch the existing)
And also finalize the firmware. I have some beta tester. I think within 2 months i ll release everithing
@MakerFabio Fantastic! Thank You! Looking forward to it!
Hi kevin, package is released, see the video description
@@MakerFabio I would be interested in one a prototype used or new. Is the pcb's available? I definitely want one and think it is a fantastic idea.
@kevinroach9380 hi kevin
I do have some prototypes
But i fear it is complicated to ship out of Italy and/or europe
Where are you from?
nice, how does it compare to more expensive controllers ? it looks full of features ? i'm trying to start slot car racing and i'd live to get one of your controller...
Hi, I would say it has same core features of many professional controllers + the drag brake (that is not present on other controllers)
Usually you have 2-4 parameters + eventually some switches. in professional controllers. This has 4 at the moment, and no switches (1 pushbutton only, not mapped in software yet)
Other parameters and features can be added by the users or the community or me if it start to get popular.
At the moment is performing as other or better for 1/24 scale
Little too aggressive on 1:32 scale
@@MakerFabio thanks, maybe some scale option to adapt it to 1/32 or even 1/64... are you planning to sell packaged controller?
can it be used in analog/digital systems?
@@Ztall0880 can be used for analog. I would like to sell packages, but i fear it will be complicated for taxes and exports. Which country are you from?
@@MakerFabio Luxembourg. will it work with digital as well? I'm still begginer and didn't bought my first slotcar yet... I'm comparing different systems... interested into 1/64 or at most 1/32 scale
No it will not work for digital, only analog. I would recommend you to check the closest local track on your city, see which system they use (analog or digital) and go for that one. Or if you intend to do only homeracing, you can start from anything
Hello Fabio, excellent project. I've ordered the TLE493DW2B6A0 instead of your type. I've already changed the address to 0x35, but still not working. Any idea? The rest is working fine. Only problem with the magnetic sensor. The sensor was found by i2c device finder at 0x35.
Mmmmm, very happy someone already tried it!
The issue is that only the last version silicon is working, the other was giving me lot of issues. I received the v3 from a friend and The v3 should be released now.
Let me check
@@MakerFabioProblem solved, working fine now with the W2B6. I have modified the configuration and added sensor reset at startup. It’s now working with higher accuracy.
I‘ve also tried to add current measurements, but didn’t get useful values.
@@tedkramer1090 supercool. Can you share the code? What do you mean with higher accuracy? About the current, the problem is that when you pull down the inh pin the motor controller is showing in the sense pin the temperature, so you are switching back and forth from current to temp reading. I think i should use a sort of analog multiplexer to let the current sense signal passing only during inh=1
And if your sensor code is working also for the v3 silicon i could just add a define where you can select the mag sensor version
i am interested in buying one alone with the STL for the parts so i can make a diff color case for it.
Hi
See all the files in GitHub, link the descriptions
Regarding the buying, i don t know how to ship outside Italy
Sorry for this
Parma selected the colors for track conection ?
Mmm actually i don t know
Can you make a kit . Zo I kan make it myself??
Hi, yes, i can make a kit
But i fear the problem could be the shipment
Where are you located?
Hello thank you for your amazing job
I ordered all parts needed but i don’t found TLD493D-P3B6 A0, so i take TLE493DP2B6A0HTSA1 i don’t Know if it will be work ? Can you just give me the Link to buy the good part
Hi
It will not work, or better i was not able to have it working properly. The problem is that the i2c of the model you choose is providing glitches at startup and this confuse the esp32 i2c periperals
You need the silicon v3. It is released only this month, so you have to wait a little to be on digik or mouser. Sorry for this
@@MakerFabiook no problem, can you please release it when that will be available ? Is it possible to have your contact if i have question ? I am sorry, i am a beginner on electronic…
@Voltyyt-fs5ik hi, i cannot give my contact for support, I would die with requests. this is DIY. Ask here in the comments and i see what i can do. I will alert when the part is available
Ciao, puoi vendere solo lo stampato con i componenti già assemblati? grazie.
Ciao si, in che zona dell italia sei?
Milano, possiamo scriverci su mail? Grazie
@paoloarmento2061 ok
Se vuoi scrivi qui un indirizzo email e poi cancellalo dai commenti per evitare spam appena ti tispondo
Oppure proponi pure tu come possiamo metterci in contatto privatamente
Ciao Fabio scusami ma sto provando a inviarti la mia mail ma youtube cancella i messaggi che contengono mail. Posso contattarti da github?
Hi Fabio, My company has many products fit you very much. Can I know how to introduce them to you?
Hi thanks for writing
Sorry for the late reply, i missed this message. Sure you can introduce your products. Please write here an email address and i ll reach you