Carrera Digital and Analog Track Compatibility - D132, D124, Evolution, Exclusiv Slot Car Track

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2025

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  • @MPSlotCar
    @MPSlotCar Год назад +3

    Great info right here! I went threw the same question when I re-entered the hobby. Nice breakdown of all the different track and comparability of each. This will definitely save many time and money. 🙌🏻

  • @dewannclark3144
    @dewannclark3144 Год назад +6

    I am glad to see you producing new videos again! This was an absolutely GREAT and educational video! You touched everything I wanted to know and understand about the compatibility of these various track pieces in a very clear and laypersons way! Keep up the good videos!

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад +1

      Glad to hear it was helpful. Thanks for the comment.

  • @soccergoalkeepertech
    @soccergoalkeepertech Год назад +2

    Thank you Johnny great help for those of us trying to get back into slotcar racing

  • @davidcammilleri5526
    @davidcammilleri5526 Год назад

    I'm an HO guy wanting to get into Digital. Fantastic video. you are very good at explaining the different tracks. Huge help!

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the comment and since you are wanting to get into digital, feel free to ask any questions. We are always happy to help people with the hobby.

  • @gwynethgirl
    @gwynethgirl Год назад

    Thanks! I just bought a used set. I didn't know it was an older track, but I'm happy...

  • @fertakj398
    @fertakj398 Год назад +1

    Great job, your channel is one of the best out there for information and entertainment.

  • @twolinesslotcars
    @twolinesslotcars Год назад +1

    Great information.. track can get so expensive if you are constantly changing your layout. I am in the middle of a layout change that I highlighted in my last video.. the boarders were the killer 😂😂 thanks bro!

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      I hear you about the borders. They practically triple the price of the track when used on both inside and outside. About that dilemma you are having with that 1/60 turn...you may find that with a variable-radius turn you'll find better flow if it goes from either gradual to tighter (4-rad to 3-rad to 2-rad) or the other way, tighter to more gradual (1-rad to 2-rad to 3, etc.), but don't have them mixed around (3-rad, 2-rad,4-rad, 1-rad for example). Having those 1/60s in place they don't make sense are difficult to get a hang of. If you are having a problem with it then your guests will most certainly, too.

  • @RickyFrench72
    @RickyFrench72 Год назад

    Great video as always!! Thanks for the video. That was great to know for future reference.

  • @orestkucyna5546
    @orestkucyna5546 Год назад

    Wow, I was just wondering about what those red “U” clips were for. We to Carerra and this video was PERFECT. Thanks.

  • @jeromyfisher297
    @jeromyfisher297 Год назад +1

    Would also like to see a video on Scalextric track. Maybe a comparison between the two digital systems on functionality, cost, slot car compatibility, Dealer support, availability durability.

  • @athruf4931
    @athruf4931 Год назад

    Thanks. I am doing research on getting into digital tracks.
    My dad got scx before everywhere in states quit selling stuff for it. Love the system so im leaning to carrera cause of part availability. Just havent been able to drop the $400 on a set yet.

  • @mr-meek
    @mr-meek 3 месяца назад

    Great info. The naming schemes are very confusing for someone new to Carrera products!

  • @user-jm5ww3tq9k
    @user-jm5ww3tq9k Год назад

    Thanks Johnny very helpful I thought so but just didn't know what size. Thanks and take care.

  • @maxheadroom7687
    @maxheadroom7687 Год назад +1

    Great video, learnt lots about the old track systems. How about a video of the current options for switching a digital track so as to be able to run analogue cars on it? I know of only one conversion box (after market)…are there any other options? Might make a good video?👍🇦🇺🇬🇧😎🏁Max.

  • @DRWFJ40
    @DRWFJ40 Год назад

    Well done. I would like to see more of Sharon Cox. I saved a lot of money buying "gently used" track. I got lucky and found a guy who lived close by & I'd meet him to avoid shipping costs. You may have covered this in another video but there are some compatibility issues with the "Black Box" vs. the Control Unit which is needed to run the newer digital accessories but lane changers are interchangeable. I think I got that right...

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      I've not thought about the compatibility of the Black Box but I would guess it might not work with the advanced pit lane adapter and the Bluetooth module. Other than that I'm confident that the other digital stuff is forward and/or backward compatible with CU or Black Box save for Pro-X components. Regarding Sharon, we are hoping we can get her back for a follow-up vid. Not sure on that yet, though. Fingers crossed.

  • @alanpwhelan
    @alanpwhelan Месяц назад

    Nice straight to the point explanation. Liked & subbed 👍🏻

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for the comment and welcome aboard.

  • @chief5404
    @chief5404 Год назад

    Thank you excellent explanation on the different track pieces now let’s play

  • @slotcardude68
    @slotcardude68 Год назад

    Good explanation!!! Answers are all there! Subbed your channel!

  • @user-jm5ww3tq9k
    @user-jm5ww3tq9k Год назад

    Thanks so much found some have a great day and take care.

  • @okiedoak201
    @okiedoak201 Год назад

    Awesome info and content as usual....this is my goto info source for all things Carrera...now...car compatability....carrera/scaletrics...I'm sure you gave a video on that....time to go on a search.....thanks very much...👍👍

  • @RichardTorrey
    @RichardTorrey Год назад

    Excellent content as always. Thank you. Very informative.

  • @SpareRoomSlotCars
    @SpareRoomSlotCars Год назад

    Good info. So far i have stayed away from secondary markets but, im sure there are those who use it

  • @ChaosXOtaku
    @ChaosXOtaku 23 часа назад

    it's a shame my dad got me start with scalextrics since now i have a tone of scalextric track & a few cars as i just added to the first starter set. it wasn't until later that i learnt about carriera, it does seem interesting

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  4 часа назад

      There's pros and cons for both. I wish Carrera had the selection of vintage American muscle cars that Scalextric has.

  • @consco3667
    @consco3667 Год назад

    We subscribed. Great info!

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад +1

      Excellent! Welcome aboard.

    • @consco3667
      @consco3667 Год назад

      @@johnniehobby thank you!
      Would love to see how you built that tunnel!

  • @73econoline
    @73econoline Год назад

    Thanks this explains questions i always had

  • @b1657568
    @b1657568 Год назад

    Great video, I just asked you the same question 2 weeks ago. Always helpful videos

  • @pistolpete651
    @pistolpete651 Год назад

    Just bought a digital starter track, to incorporate in my Carrera analog track that has been dormant for 16 years . wow I has technology changed. I have several older analog Carrera cars that do not have the plug-in play. I realize I'll have to solder a digital chip in them in order to use on the digital tracks. My big question is are you able to incorporate the digital chip and other slot cars other than Carrera, in order to use on a Carrera digital track. Thanks for the info. My grandchildren love the small starter trick and are amazed when I showed him the big track in the basement we're going to get running. Thanks for your time

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад +1

      Yes, you can adapt cars from other brands to run on Carrera digital. Depending on the brand and year of manufacture, some will be plug-n-play with certain decoders. Others will require customizing of the chassis in order to accommodate the chip.

  • @allscalerc
    @allscalerc 7 месяцев назад

    Great info. I just subscribed. 👍👍👍👍

  • @tonydrives
    @tonydrives 7 месяцев назад

    Very helpful, thanks!!

  • @herbwilm4632
    @herbwilm4632 13 дней назад

    Have you done a 2003 vintage car? I’ve got 7 of them and don’t have room to set up a 4 lane analog track.

  • @sumoldfool
    @sumoldfool Год назад

    Great info !

  • @HughesGarageSCA
    @HughesGarageSCA Год назад

    Very helpful video.

  • @rugerkidd2076
    @rugerkidd2076 Год назад

    great video once again! where are u located?

  • @ryanandtech3164
    @ryanandtech3164 Год назад +1

    Hey mate don’t suppose you can do one for Scaletrix, maybe im just stupid but all the store fronts local to me dont state weather or not its digital or analog.

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад +1

      The principles of digital signal transmission is basically the same for Scalextric. The standard pieces of track (Sport Track) will work in a Scaley digital or analog set. Anything with electronics such as lane changers or pit lane entry will be digital only.
      The older Scalextric track is a different story (sometimes referred to as "loop track"). It can also be used in a digital set but they connect much differently and you need adapters to connect the older and newer pieces.
      A channel titled Slot Car Dad has a video on adapting new and old style Scalextric track pieces:
      ruclips.net/video/tJCLqJHHGiI/видео.html

  • @3roomsraceway612
    @3roomsraceway612 Год назад

    Great video
    As a digital track owner I was wondering if the Pro X stuff was any good
    Thanks mate

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      You are welcome. Thanks for the comment.

  • @victormansanarez3944
    @victormansanarez3944 Год назад

    Great information so with that being said I can make my Evolution track and make it digital just with the digital control unit?

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      Yes but you will need additional components, however. Digital controllers and a compatible transformer, plus however many lane change tracks you want to use. Also, digital cars; either chip your current analog cars or get cars that are digital already. All that aforementioned stuff purchased individually (if bought new) will cost more than a new digital set. It would be better to get a digital set that would come with the CU, transformer, controllers, 2 cars, a lane changer, plus about 24 feet of additional track which you can incorporate into your current analog track for less cost.

    • @victormansanarez3944
      @victormansanarez3944 Год назад

      I totally understand that makes sense, so a 30352 will work on evolution with transformer, great. I just don't have the finances to get digital set I have to slowly piece by piece put it together thanks for your help great show

  • @Bagpuss109
    @Bagpuss109 9 месяцев назад

    Very helpful thankyou

  • @thestr8jacket1
    @thestr8jacket1 Год назад

    Could anybody tell me if Carrera Go cars (1:43) run on Evolution (1:32) track please.

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад +1

      Yes, the 1:43 Go cars will run on the Evolution track.

    • @thestr8jacket1
      @thestr8jacket1 Год назад

      @@johnniehobby thanks for your reply and for confirming that 🙏

  • @azeiku9915
    @azeiku9915 Год назад

    @johnniehobby, i love your videos! What about controller compatibility? Will the black with red rubber Evolution Pro-X wired controllers work with the newer control unit (30352) Are they similar to the blue handled wired controllers? Have you or anyone test the ProX ones with the new CU?

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад +1

      My understanding is that the wired controllers are still the same (internally) across the Pro-X and D132 and they can be used interchangeably. I don't have an older controller to test and verify that, however.

    • @azeiku9915
      @azeiku9915 Год назад

      @@johnniehobby thank you so much for your response!

  • @Clearwater124
    @Clearwater124 Год назад

    I have a bunch of track for sale or trade, some of it is unused.

  • @Lunabellap2012
    @Lunabellap2012 Год назад

    I’ve been watching your videos. Wanting to get the digital 132 track with 124 cars. Combine 3 - 6 x 3 tables for 6 x 9 racing. I’d like the wider track with the digital lap counter and pole. I’ll probably get the Bluetooth as well.
    I wanted to know would the mario kart carrera work on the digital track since it’s analog?

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      Analog cars won't run on a track with the digital control unit installed. You would need replace it with the analog power base. Then you'd be able to run any 1:43, 1:32, and 1:24 analog cars, even those that are non-Carrera.

  • @MegaWait4it
    @MegaWait4it Год назад

    Good stuff!

  • @daschuster5176
    @daschuster5176 8 месяцев назад

    How do you or CAN you flip the Dip switches on a Pro-X Digital cars to work on the current digital system.

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  8 месяцев назад

      The way Pro-X works is very different than the current digital. The DIP switch settings won't change the protocol. The only way to get that to work is swap out the decoder in the Pro-X car with a decoder for the current digital system.

  • @kombatstudios8687
    @kombatstudios8687 Год назад +1

    Does it matter what power cord you use on these tracks ? If you can explain the difference power cords used ? It's hard to find them

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      Are you asking about only the cord, or the power supply/transformer?

  • @enriquelinares2613
    @enriquelinares2613 Год назад

    great information

  • @timothywaterworth8649
    @timothywaterworth8649 Год назад

    GO track. Look different then digital new track in the pin setup. Do they just work or if I cut 1 of each in half and reconnect opposite sides to create a "jumper" is needed?.

    • @timothywaterworth8649
      @timothywaterworth8649 Год назад

      Go is dumb track in digital world. Straight, curves, etc... interlocking ? Seams like an easy cut and paste fix that would allow cheep GO track to be put into your set.

  • @bryangresham
    @bryangresham Год назад

    If I upgrade my Evolution Analog track to Digital will the analog cars work from the evolution track work on the upgraded track? The videos are great.

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад +1

      Analog cars will not work on the digital track. You'd need to do one of two things in order to run the analog cars on a digital track: 1) install a digital decoder (chip) into the analog cars to make them digital, or 2) Modify the Carrera control unit to switch between analog and digital operation. A company named Tek-Slots makes a unit that can make the track switchable.
      Another option would be to swap out the digital control unit with the original analog power base. That would turn the track back to analog. You can leave the lane changers in (they just won't work) but need to be sure there are no jumpers in those tracks that would power both lanes. I think only the lane changers on the turn have those jumpers. You can remove those and leave them out even after putting the digital control unit back in.

  • @6foot7dad
    @6foot7dad Год назад +1

    Great info for us noobs 👍🏻

  • @user-jm5ww3tq9k
    @user-jm5ww3tq9k Год назад

    Hi I have a 1/43 Scale carrera track 2 lane and trying to build 4 lane how do you get the Curves to fit side by side like the straights do so do I have to have different sizes and what size Curves do I need.If you can get back to me as soon as you can I would appreciate it. Thanks. Will.

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад +1

      In order to nest turns for a 4-lane track you do indeed need different radii. R2 turns will fit perfectly on the outside of R1 turns, and R3 turns will fit on the outside of R2s.

  • @dantadrick9769
    @dantadrick9769 11 месяцев назад

    Sorry if this has already been talked about. I have the Pro X set that has been in storage for years. Thinking of going to the new digital set. Will my Pro X controllers work on the new system? Thanks for your help.

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  11 месяцев назад

      The wired D132 controllers are the same as the Pro-X wired controllers, so they are compatible. Wireless is a different story.

    • @dantadrick9769
      @dantadrick9769 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much. Nice to know if I do update I won't have to buy those two.@@johnniehobby

  • @goldenboyNJ
    @goldenboyNJ Год назад

    Are older analog cars like slot it or hornby let's say from 2005 able to be chiped for carrera digital

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      Yes, but won't be a direct plug-n-play like some of the digital-ready cars are now. It'll require some customizing of the chassis and a slight re-wire.

  • @jdjohn4360
    @jdjohn4360 Год назад

    Can I use the evolution power track peace/unit and take out the digital one , then am I able to use analog cars on my digital carrera set.

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      Yes. That will work. You'll need to use the Evolution power supply and controllers, too. And, you can leave the digital accessories in the track (lane changers and pit stop) they just won't function at all. You may need to reverse the polarity on the Evolution power base (or just put it in backwards) to get the cars to run in the same direction as digital. If you've got any of the curved lane changers in the layout, I've heard that the power is bridged across the lanes so you may need to modify that track piece, though. That should be as easy as clipping the wires that bridge across the lanes. None of the other digital pieces should need to be modified.

    • @jdjohn4360
      @jdjohn4360 Год назад

      @@johnniehobby Thank you‼️Great to know much appreciated 👍

  • @user-jm5ww3tq9k
    @user-jm5ww3tq9k Год назад

    Hi Johnny sorry to bother you I can't find any r1 r2 r3 tracks on eBay do I need to type like degrees?

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      Carrera turns are designated as follows:
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  • @leandrolima164
    @leandrolima164 Год назад

    Im looking for an evolution for my 8y kid, can i convert it to digital afterwards? What do i need to buy or replace to became digital later on?

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      Pretty much all the Evolution/analog Carrera cars are digital ready and installing a decoder to make it digital is pretty easy. If you want to convert the track to digital that is more involved. You would need the digital control unit (basically that makes the track digital), plus a new power supply, digital controllers (the analog ones won't work), and lane change tracks, plus a decoder for each car you want to convert. All those items separately will cost more than just getting an entire digital set. You can then add all the existing track (except the power base) from the Evolution set to the new set.

  • @Motorsports_noob
    @Motorsports_noob Год назад

    If i bought a 132 digital set with 132 cars like the set bull and horse, would i be able to use 124 cars on it?

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      Absolutely! In order to get maximum performance when running the 24th scale, though, you'll want to switch to the 18-volt power supply.

  • @capnron65
    @capnron65 11 месяцев назад

    A good starter set scale 1/24 or 1/32, OR does it matter? I think you can run either scale on digital track, right?

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  11 месяцев назад

      Correct. Carrera track is actually 1:24 so it's the same track whether you get a 1:24 or 1:32 set. There's a couple differences between the sets. The obvious one is that the 1:32 set comes with 1:32 cars and 1:24 set with 1:24 cars. Also, the 1:32 will come with a 14.8V transformer and the 1:24 set includes a 18V transformer. In addition, the 1:24 will most likely also include shoulders for the turns where a 1:32 set will not.

  • @rickschwartz2447
    @rickschwartz2447 Год назад

    how about the second digital track power unit is that the same as the 3rd just looks different

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      Are you asking about the black box (predecessor to the CU) or the power supply?

    • @keithfilkins2043
      @keithfilkins2043 Год назад

      I was wondering the same thing.
      Is the black box,the older carrera digital the same as the newer control unit.
      Will new carrera digital cars work with the black box/older digital power station?

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      @@keithfilkins2043 All the D132 and D124 cars will work with the older Black Box. Some track features, such as the advanced pit lane adapter and the newer lap counters will not.

  • @mathisetienne2489
    @mathisetienne2489 Год назад

    But can I upgrade my évolution carrera to a digital 124 if i bought thé control unit and all the stuff ?

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад +1

      You can buy all the components separately (control unit, power supply, controllers, lane changers, and decoders for the cars) but it's more economical to just buy an entire digital set to add to your current track.

  • @devildog3125
    @devildog3125 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks man and that’s some definite information to the point that I need to look out for since that I want to get back into the game once again but didn’t know that I need to know the know of those details so a huge Thank You shout out to ya ! 👍🏽

  • @mathisetienne2489
    @mathisetienne2489 Год назад

    Hi I don’t now where to find tire for the slot car of my carrera exclusiv and for slot car that are from 2008

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      Stock Carrera tires are in short supply much of the time. Send me a list of the cars you need tires for and I'll see if I can find what's available either stock or aftermarket.

    • @mathisetienne2489
      @mathisetienne2489 Год назад

      @@johnniehobby -Corvette 1962 Carrera Exclusiv 20486
      -Carrera Exclusiv - 20485 - Jaguar E-Type 1961
      -Carrera Evolution 1:32 Ford Mustang GT350 '65 Nr.25428
      -Carrera Evolution 25429 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 427 1967
      -revell model racing Porsche #15 Avis 1955
      -revell model racing Porsche #47 le mans 1954

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад +1

      @@mathisetienne2489 Hi. Sorry for the late reply as I don't think I got a notification of your reply. I looked up my usual source for Paul Gage urethane tires and they don't have any of the models you listed. That doesn't mean there isn't something that will fit, they just don't have the particular car referenced in the description. Do you have a set of calipers? If so, you can measure the current tire outside and inside diameters, tire width, and the width of the rib on the wheel then use this site to find a matching tire:
      slotcarcorner.com/collections/paul-gage-tires

  • @KevinBrash
    @KevinBrash 8 дней назад

    What about Carrara Go track

    • @KevinBrash
      @KevinBrash 8 дней назад

      Nevermind. Stupid question (once I took a closer look at the track and watched your video.)

  • @lemarfosterjr4773
    @lemarfosterjr4773 Год назад

    Hey what about carrera Go used track?

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Год назад

      Unfortunately, we don't have enough experience or knowledge on GO track to provide much input on that topic.

  • @supercommando440
    @supercommando440 6 месяцев назад

    I’ve been running carrera analog cars for 15+ years and I have never used those red clips. You might clear up some confusion by stating those red clips are not required. On a completely unrelated note, I really hate the new guard rail system. The old plastic red rails using the black clips works 100x better than the new cheapo thin plastic rails using the while clips. Carrera really screwed that up.

    • @johnniehobby
      @johnniehobby  Месяц назад

      I agree about the guardrails. We prefer the older ones also.

  • @Rooivok
    @Rooivok Год назад

    I use the pro-x dubble Lane change in my pit area but I moved the eye behind the change mechanism. That way as a car goes over it, it changes the lane switch behind the car. So it splits the cars from left lane and right lane in my dubble pit lane area.
    It works great.
    If the creator of this channel wants to contact me personally to find out more, you can.

  • @chadcramer4024
    @chadcramer4024 7 дней назад

    Are you in a strip club talking about slot car😂😂😂