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Re: hobby dweeb questions

To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: hobby dweeb questions
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:04:22 -0700
References: <200510171701.j9HH1mvh010682@autox.team.net>
On Oct 17, 2005, at 10:01 AM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

> So, I hear that slot car racing has gone digital. 1/32nd systems  
> that allow
> something like 6 cars on track at the same time. The track gets  
> full voltage
> all the time, and little transponder in each car get the control  
> signals.
> Passing is accomplished with a lane change gizmo on the controller  
> and there
> are lane switching sections of track.

Do not know about slot cars but this type of system has been in use  
on model railroads for some years.  Other than the lane change option  
it should be easy.  Wish I had thought of it :-)

Bob Kitterer

1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Sprite Mk III (Trevor, in boxes)
2000 Miata Special Edition




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