How To Set Up Your Carrera Digital Slot Car Track (Breaks, Throttle, Lane Change, Code Cars,Fuel)

[@peterleid5060]

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[@OnnoMaat]

You literally answered all my questions about RC racing, excellent 👍🏻

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Great 👍 that’s exactly what I wanted to do with this video 🤩

[@mcohn16]

Thanks man! You answered EVERYTHING. Great video!

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Awesome 👏 check out our other videos 🥰

[@michaelstien9020]

This is absolutely great! Very helpful, can’t wait to get my first carrera set. New sub right here!

[@davidsnyder238]

Love the slot cars, gives me a great sense of nostalgia from the old Tyco sets from way back. Thanks for sharing!

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Tips to try a new set of digital this stuff is so much fun!

[@johnniehobby]

I used to run my cars with the brakes at about 5 (depending on the car) so I could fully lift the throttle and coast around the turns while still carrying some decent speed. I now run them at max -- essentially charge as far into a turn as possible, hard on the binders, then throttle back up after I'm into the turn. This is out of necessity as some of the guys in my club don't have a lot of throttle and braking discipline and if I start slowing down early guaranteed somebody will run me off the track from behind.

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Got to love the ram drivers lol. We run penalties on our track for crashing other drivers. It helps but with 6 cars in two lanes unfortunately crashes are going to happen. We also removed the back magnet from all cars this slows everyone way down and makes crashing much less destructive

[@epoweredrc]

Just found this video, Very very cool, the pit lane and fuel just adds another step of realism to it. Thanks for the videos. Can you please tell me what that White car is? with the number 26.. thats my number by the way lol.

[@Chappy31x]

Facebook Marketplace Apopka, FL $100 GT Racers (30132.) Carrera set(2008?), . Open new, never used. I do not know this person( Greg Pepper). I would buy it but I'm Scalextric.

[@roundsaturn31]

Hi bro, just subscibed. I have a 1/32 scale train layout and I am incorporating this system into it, in more of a highway/street scene than an actual race track. In testing, I noticed that when I ran a ghost car it went around the oval a few times and then stopped. Car headlights stayed on, but it stopped. If I went over and picked it up off the track and then set it down again it would start running again. Any idea what that is all about? Thanks in advance.

[@bobbybrooks4826]

Unless you handicap the cars which you won't do in a real race, push the button and both cars move and in 2 seconds you know which car is faster and which will win every time. FOR brakes, the largest consideration for breaking at all is to prevent cars from flying off the track , kinda what the Fixed magnets are about, so I think you want the opposite of what he says, that is maximum on Like systems with no breaking NOT maximum off....so there's two pointless features

[@MrBnsftrain]

I remember going to Bass Pro Shops around Christmas and they had a Carerra NASCAR slot car setup with a pit road and lane changers for customers to play with. my brother and I didn't get a slot car set of our own until a couple of years later which was a basic Artin without any lane changing. Since then I wondered how that set at Bass Pro worked where you could change lanes and each car ran at a different speed until I found this video.

[@paulhann3288]

Well done, young man. That was a good, slowly-spoken explanation of the basics of the Carrera digital system. I have yet to receive my set, but it has been ordered and is on its way, but I have been told that the enclosed instructions are far from easy to understand which doesn't surprise me as this is often the case with instruction manuals! I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@Jhery_RC]

What if I want to add for example 5 cars, does the carrera digital 132 support up to 5 or 6 controllers at the same time? do i have to buy additional controllers?(if yes)do i have to expand or buy extra ports to connect those controllers?

[@solunasunrise]

thanks for this ... i see its pretty intuitive .. no need to be worried that there is no propper display or something... its kinda like programming a microwave oven or something hehe ^^

[@Jhery_RC]

OMG! this is the first time some one explain all to me, and i fell this slot cars are wonderful, thanks for bringing lights into this all new world for me, i was wondering what was the difference between the digital, analog and all different systems. I have boys and this is what i think they (we all) need jejej thanks for the guidence.

[@bsterling9]

Where did you find the garage building and the bleachers? I am having problems finding those. Thanks.

[@LeoCastrobr]

Fantastic Thank you for your video Very helpful 🥂

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

SWEET WOW. The first and only slot car track this Old Man had was 70 years ago. I can see know why many enjoy the Hobby. Wes and Ms Lori great video. Love watching. 🚗😎💝💝

[@MerryBoozerRC]

The only thing that would make it better is a good cup of coffee when racing 😘

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

@@MerryBoozerRC 😀☕☕☕☕

[@maliklowry1236]

I'm not understanding the fuel thing, because there is no penalty to having a lot of fuel so why would you ever have the setting at a lower amount? I guess you can use that feature as a handicap

[@willaimstinebaugh4590]

Had a question, found your video, quick and simple answer. Thank you for breaking it down so swiftly and simply.

[@newjerseydiesel8962]

I really want one, just can’t pull the trigger. Are all the digital cars for sale made up like race cars or do they sell normal cars too

[@owningmediocricy6487]

thank you for sharing this knowledge. I just got a used digital track yesterday and your video saved me a lot of reading time of which I don't always retain well.

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Thanks so happy it helps 😉

[@carlitosverduzco3643]

Man i want one of these tracks goin to save up to buy one this is so cool.

[@geraldbeamon1655]

So I got the wireless set up but once I sit a car on the track on automatic takes off before setting or coding the lane or

[@lindseyangell986]

What tires, Silicone or Urethane, work the BEST on a Carrera track?

[@DadsRCHangar]

That’s really cool, looks like you have a the bells and whistles. Wish I had the room. Look forward to seeing more Wes👍🏻

[@MerryBoozerRC]

There’s actually some really cool designs to ceiling mount in a garage or hinge it to a wall

[@DadsRCHangar]

@@MerryBoozerRC unfortunately I don’t have a garage, just my Dutch barn Hangar 🤓. I will get enjoyment looking at your videos 👍🏻

[@patrickcotter5629]

Is there a way to adjust down the power for kids to use?

[@samsgarage1716]

Great video.You make me want to buy a really big track to go around my garage.Me and my son will be racing all day.

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Yea it’s super fun I actually go every Monday night to the local club but it’s really nice to practice at the house

[@rickyfrench1262]

Won’t take long before you run out of room tho lol

[@unclejitz]

Can nsr and other pro companies cars race on Carrera digital

[@sneifert1968]

Where do you get your foam board to make your barriers?

[@saturncrush]

Nice. I always wanted to know about the lane change operation.

[@tylerwiggins5545]

Man thank you for this video. Very informative and helpful. You answered almost all of my questions.

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Great 👍 I’m glad the video helps hit that 👍 and the bell 🔔 and keep coming back for more great content

[@jimharms2813]

Can I use my old carrera evolution track lengths To extend my new digital layout?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Yes you can 😉

[@KebabsRock1997]

You can't overtake right? I mean if you have more than one car in a lane the last one won't come first or what?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

You have spots to change lanes how many is up to you I have 3 lane changers on my track

[@jiffylube4296]

Any ideal why my ghost cars keep stopping after a few laps? 3 different cars will get 5-7 laps and then stop. The car lights are still on and if I shut off/on they will go again. Same if I lift the car up and put in back down in the same spot. Same if I use pace mode. I check the ends of the track and they creep around np and I'm only using a small oval track with one straight to trouble shoot.

[@JeffsCustomRC]

These are so cool, would love to race on it, thanks for sharing 👊🏼👊🏼🔥

[@MerryBoozerRC]

If you get one you have to promise to take it out of the box Jeff 😝

[@HuheJass]

Have you ever had any problems trying to code the track or cars? I just got a set and it would never acknowledge the controller inputs to code a car, and now it won’t go into code, speed, brakes or fuel modes. Is there a way to reset the track computer or a good resource to troubleshoot this??

[@markkeneson6806]

Is there a way to run more than 6 cars?

[@myrctoys403]

I can't thank you enough for posting this. I bought an Evolution set back in early October of 2020 and fell in love with it. I started buying accessories but put them up. Four days ago I opened them and discovered they went with the digital set, not the analog set that I have. I started researching and it was possible to upgrade to a digital set but by the time I got thru buying the control unit, wireless handset, switch track and such I would have bought a new digital set and would have had more tack to go with it. So of course I decided to just buy a digital set only to discover they are ALL sold out across the board or lets just say the ones that are reasonably priced are. There are a few left over at Carreraslots but I decided to just wait till after christmas because surely some one will have one on sale some where or the price might be cheaper because after christmas generally thats when the sales start. Thanks again for posting this.

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Also make sure to subscribe I’m getting ready to drop a new video on the Tek-Slots control board it makes it so you can run both analog and digital all on one track 😉🤫

[@casemiroramos]

With the previous model (30129), without this evolution, I can program the controls. that is, I have the same entrance to control the two cars. Thanks.

[@pierriva9196]

Great Video thanks. A Question, has anyone suggestions on how to avoid the cars to stop when trying to change lane? sometimes it happens on my new set that when traying to change lane the cars stops and apparently does not get power ... what can I check and/or do?

[@Charlvdwalt073]

Thank You Really appreciated It-Charl South Africa

[@TheWeebs1968]

I love how you put the black tape, over the blue, Bluetooth light. Mate it’s blinding, and I did the same

[@tlrcamp8009]

Confusing but looks fun as

[@HuheJass]

Have you ever had any problems trying to code the track or cars? I just got a set and everything worked moderately well, but it would never acknowledge the controller inputs to code a new car, and now it won’t go into code, speed, brakes or fuel modes. Is there a way to reset the track computer or a good resource to troubleshoot this??

[@MerryBoozerRC]

ouch that's a new one for me. Have you tried to call carraraslots.com?

[@HuheJass]

@@MerryBoozerRC not Carrera directly, but I did call the hobby shop it was purchased from. I was able to reset it and it’s not stuck anymore, but it still won’t code/won’t go out of coding mode by itself (I’ll put it in coding mode, click the lane change/code button on the controller but the track will stay on the first light in coding mode and car will be unresponsive). Really odd as all the videos make it seem relatively simple, and I’ve been pretty cautious to not miss or add any extra steps

[@jimmygiant86]

Good job Boozers! They look great and the 3d printed accessories are killer

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Some guy showed me how to do it and now I can’t stop making stuff lol

[@CarreraTrackOntheFloor]

Informative video.

[@harryp1665]

This was very interesting and I can see now how this works. I never understood the digital difference before. Thank you.

[@refser7678]

Is so cool great djobs

[@droningwesternaustralia]

WOW, I'm shocked just how far the humble slot car has come. Question, if you have a "full fuel tank" does the handling change as the fuel is used like a real car does

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Not at this time

[@jspeedrc]

👍 👍

[@titanary68]

I wanna know about that Texaco truck you have that keeps showing up in the background.

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Lol it’s a toy from when I was a kid just happened to be the correct scale

[@titanary68]

@@MerryBoozerRC that’s awesome, and thank you for replying. Your videos have been super helpful for me getting back into this hobby. I whole lot has changed in the 20 years I took away from slot cars, I’ve been into RC and still am but my 7yr old daughter wanted to join in so I figured slot was a good way to ease her in, a few grand and a pissed off wife later here I am watching your channel to figure out what the hell im doing

[@shawnwatson7329]

Do you know how to install a Tek slot solo switch box on a CU?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Yes there is actually a video on our channel for it 😉

[@GC_Media]

Very informative vid.. Good job & thanks

[@MR.TOYBOX]

Carrera digital 1/32 set can run the 1/24 cars without any upgrades or mods ?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

2 yes if you want to run more you will need the bigger transformer

[@MR.TOYBOX]

@@MerryBoozerRC So it’s better to get the 1/24 digital track set ? Then I can run both 1/32 and 1/24 without making equipment changes ?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

@@MR.TOYBOX yes that’s the best option if you want to run both

[@burlpage5260]

I bought a Carrera analog set for my little grandson , I wanted him to have more track and at least 1 more car, started shopping and realized that could buy another set for same price as buying pieces of more track , And get 2 cars free and extra transformer to boot, gonna just put the extra trans and 2 controllers up in case we have breakdown etc ! If I buy a digital set a few years later will the analog track be compatible to use with the new digital set ??

[@MerryBoozerRC]

The strait and curves are compatible from the old tracks. Yes the best way to expand is buy a second set.

[@michaeljordan6008]

Can you recommend trigger controllers? I have arthritis in my thumbs and the standard controllers are difficult for me to use.

[@MerryBoozerRC]

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[@MerryBoozerRC]

Carrera slots has them not sure if the link just dropped for you Item: 30340RJ

[@michaeljordan6008]

Wow, thank you so much for the help!

[@robsylvia9593]

Thanks good content for a newbie

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Thanks Rob!

[@BLUESBOYBENFIELD]

*brakes

[@kmurphy739]

Does the set not come with instructions??? J/k....lol.

[@Rys1806]

Miamor

[@gatorbait-boog3307]

Dude !! Great informative video !!

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Thanks definitely subscribe and check out all our RC content

[@Masterient]

Thank you so much! Great Tutorial!

[@NORTHERN.MICHIGAN]

👍

[@Rys1806]

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[@Cad1900]

Thank you 🙏 this helps a lot!!!

[@edrock26]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@BL1st3R]

When my Cars come to a standstill on the lane switches, and then when i want them tot ride again they stay still , is this normal? Switching lanes works tho

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Only happens in the actual dead zone if the car is going slow that’s normal

[@vosajoy9213]

Hi. Very nice presentation, thanks. Can wireless tour set be mixed in the same circuit with a classic wired one?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Yes I currently run two wired and 4 wireless

[@ddyr3852]

I have the 1st gen starting grid so.. Does that mean I can not do the speed and the braking options?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

I’m not 100% sure but you could ask carreraslots.com

[@fabianrozzco5444]

Great information. A question can I use Carrera Digital Slot Car Tracks along with Analog Extention tracks? do they work well together? I am new at this so please help?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Yes the old Carrera analog tracks will work but some of the old tracks border parts don’t fit

[@fabianrozzco5444]

@@MerryBoozerRC Tysm for your help. The carrera exclusiv track will work with if I purchase a digital controller? Will it be compatible? I am under the impression the evolution is analog..

[@Frozenman1223]

great video wish i had a digital

[@re3065]

Hello Merry Boozer - What Carerra set should I start with? BTW, I have watched many of your RC plane videos and "stumbled" upon this video - Thanks

[@MerryBoozerRC]

That depends on what your budget is and what you want. I did the triple GT as I wanted the tree cars and wired controllers. Now if you want track borders and wireless controllers you get a lot of good stuff in this set although the cars are 1/24 the big ones. But you can still run the 1/32s on it. I wish I would have started with this set www.carreraslots.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Category_Code=124sets&Product_Code=23628

[@re3065]

@@MerryBoozerRC - Why would you have preferred to purchase the 1/24 set you linked to vs the 1/32 triple GT set you purchased?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

@@re3065 with the 1/24 set you get the $100 wireless controllers and all the borders you actually save about $200 in upgrades by going with the 1/24 set also you get the bigger transformer that allows you to run 1/24 and 1/32 it’s just nice because you can run everything on that track and not need to buy anything additional. If you really want the cars from the triple pack it’s still a good buy. But if I could do it all over I’d pick the one I linked above. Also the two 1/24 cars are $70 each

[@maxheadroom7687]

Excellent video, great timing as I am just trying to build a Carrera digital layout, trying out different plans etc. Subscribed. One thing I have noticed is that the track control unit seems to switch itself after a while of not using even though the power is still on .....can’t find any info on the Carrera site....does yours do this? There’s nothing about it in the instructions🤔😎🇦🇺🏁

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Yes the power unit will turn off after 30 minutes of not using it page 15 on your manual under energy saving mode 😉🤙

[@maxheadroom7687]

@@MerryBoozerRC thanks so much totally missed this😂 If all else fails read the manual eh? I will put it down to old age and having a senior moment! Thanks once again.🇦🇺😎👍🏁

[@MerryBoozerRC]

All good just glad I could help you out 👍

[@goldviper5280]

I had an ELDON slot car set when I was a kid in the 60's

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Very cool 😎

[@austinashton-bucknor9106]

Awesome video brother

[@ttiomgames7693]

Cool track... I am thinking about buying a Carrera digital track. My question is: since I have a lot of old slot cars, can I use them on a Carrera Digital track? Or you can run only Carrera cars on it?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

So you will need a Tek-Slot box to run analog cars on the Carrera digital track we also have videos on it you can check out

[@ttiomgames7693]

@@MerryBoozerRC Very interesting, I saw your Tek Slot Bix Tutorial to convert analog cars in digital. But, is there a way to run analog cars without modifies?? Does the Carrera track have a switch to pass from digital to analog?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

If you use the tek slot box you run analog cars on the digital track no chip....

[@bmac1205]

Very well explained.

[@kendog3059]

We have no power in our pit lane.... HELP!

[@MerryBoozerRC]

I need more to go off of message me on Facebook same name

[@Dg-zj6jo]

looks great

[@MerryBoozerRC]

It does!

[@CaseyCRC]

I know you have a video coming for the race app..... but does the app work on MAC computers? I did get the driver stations that show fuel level, and the lap counter.... but eventually would like to get other friends into this and think the app might help organize races.

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Not sure on MAC computer I use it on my IPhone and I pad and it’s been flawless

[@MerryBoozerRC]

So I have found out that I’d does work with Mac 🖥 🤩 check out there Facebook group they guy that made smart race is very responsive to IM

[@CaseyCRC]

That’s great... right now I mirror my phone to the MAC so we can see it. I uploaded a video of my track, now working on building a board that will be on a lift system to raise it out of the way when we aren’t using it. We are having a blast with it! I got the Smokey and the Bandit TransAm ... which is really cool. Thanks Wes I’ll check the Facebook ( or at least have my wife check it) I don’t do Facebook... lol

[@MerryBoozerRC]

@@CaseyCRC also I got a new toy I’m really loving called tech slot it lets you run analog cars on the digital system video coming soon but totally awesome getting to run my scalextric cars

[@yogaenwelzijn3488]

Uuhy

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Hsjak

[@dennisfarley6574]

This is a long ways from the slot cars I had as a kid.

[@MerryBoozerRC]

There’s definitely a little more to adjust but man it make for some fun racing

[@johngraham3649]

Looks like a lot of fun.

[@kevinmalloy2180]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Glad you liked it check out some of our other sweet content

[@the13th]

Fantastic video really well explained. Just a question? Who makes those crowd stands?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

I printed them here are the files www.thingiverse.com/thing:3404328

[@the13th]

@@MerryBoozerRC Oh brilliant even better :)

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Check out that guys page on thingivers he has some great slot car parts

[@the13th]

@@MerryBoozerRC already bookmarked it after you shared the file ;)

[@vosajoy9213]

What is required to put 6 cars together?

[@MerryBoozerRC]

Just controllers I recommend getting wireless you will need one receiver a charging station and 6 controllers. You can use wired also but you will need the controller hub

[@MerryBoozerRC]

If your in the US I really like the customer service from these guys www.carreraslots.com/

[@electricfootballhero1349]

This is very helpful. Thanks for explaining how the system works.

[@saleemwaheed9956]

Digital is cool. If you like your race cars destroyed, by being rear ended, taken out in the curves,and smashed to bits on the change lane tracks. What is most important for beginners is for them to start off slow, because now it’s real racing, drivers have to give each other space and room while navigating a digital track. And most importantly , never leave a car resting in a lane, because it will get creamed by a driver not paying attention. Good luck , and buy plenty of Super glue.

[@56igadget]

Digital only way to go