Here's a practice track I just built. 2 lanes with timer based on the Arduino / miscjunk.org design, but with new firmware to ensure consistency.
https://youtu.be/09Z89AHcWVc
Practice Track
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Re: Practice Track
Nice!
Consider adding a 1" or 2" thick chunk of memory foam on the stop block. It will gently stop the cars with no rebound. If you make it about 1-1/2" wide and center it, then the front wheels, even if located far forward, will not impact the foam.
Does the slope and profile match what you will be racing on? If not, consider a second project to build one like that! Sometimes the track profile and length play a significant role in performance.
Consider adding a 1" or 2" thick chunk of memory foam on the stop block. It will gently stop the cars with no rebound. If you make it about 1-1/2" wide and center it, then the front wheels, even if located far forward, will not impact the foam.
Does the slope and profile match what you will be racing on? If not, consider a second project to build one like that! Sometimes the track profile and length play a significant role in performance.
Stan
"If it's not for the boys, it's for the birds!"
"If it's not for the boys, it's for the birds!"
Re: Practice Track
Nice track. I just purchased the miscjunk board. Did the firmware update come from him?
Re: Practice Track
Did you build the track to be side-guided as opposed to center-guided to match what your actual races will be on?