Jumper wires-when you need them

[@christiaenkors2179]

Wow, this is the longest and most honest explanation on jumper wires I have heard. Thanks Dave

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Thanks, this is exactly what I told every Carrera consumer that called me in the 8-ish years I worked for them. I HATE to have people buy something they don't need just because they heard something on the internet from people with NO practical experience with the products they're talking about.

[@Roland_Rohrle]

Best explanation of jumper cables that i have watched 👍😎

[@smugglersrun7779]

I love your honesty admiting your not a electrical expert that's rare these days thanks great video.

[@justinmohan7103]

Thanks for your channel. There is like no slot car information anywhere

[@briangeboy1412]

I have a very large 4 lane carrera track with 7 jumpers off 8 pole bars. Very smooth running track. I've loved slot car racing since I was a kid. This is not rocket science and very fun to do, and the results are extremely noticeable.

[@RickyFrench72]

Having the tower and wireless controllers take power away as well? I have 48’ of track and a double pit lane which is about middle. For some damn reason the pit lane entry piece of track malfunctions sometimes on certain cars. Can’t figure it out. Could it be I need jumper wires?

[@JEC69]

Great video Dave! Pretty much the same info we would give but you didn’t get bogged down in the technical aspects of what’s happening and how to fix it. I had several comments on this subject, however they are outside the scope of this video. Great resource, keep up the good work!

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Thanks Jake!

[@LanceH-gt6oi]

End up with my track connection piece. Being a little thicker than it was. 10:04

[@acorne8574]

I’m new to the hobby and I’ve found your videos extremely helpful thanks

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Thanks very much! If you have any questions please ask.

[@GeoffreyHuber]

I solder old Carrera copper pickups to the end of the wire. They are the same width as the premade ones, free and work great. They slide right in and make good contact.

[@terryanvil7707]

Dave thanks heaps, simple is great. Easy to understand no flash long tech words to confuse you. Awesome stuff.

[@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage]

Wonderful explanation and demonstration! Keep going!

[@coltes8823]

Thanks

[@mikecollins8241]

Watching this because I'm helping my buddy build his set (HO) we started with the biggest set that is available (AFX Giant raceway 62') and are extending the straightaways by 4' (each ,adding a total of 16' of track). Layout will be on a 4x12 table.. I had an idea while watching this, since you need a total of 4 wires, I'm gonna use 4 wire "trailer wiring" wire (from the auto parts store/ Home Depot) it is already color coded, and joined together, making things nice and neat/ tidy ;)

[@EASYUSA]

Yeah I have a 60feet + Scalextric digital track, dont need jumper wires yet, smooth speed and acceleration anywhere in the track. Super fun

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

very cool, enjoy!

[@EASYUSA]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial Thanks! I really enjoy your videos. Im in Portland area, I have fun on my track and also with some friends at their wood track, Im sure you've heard before about naste.org

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

@@EASYUSA You betcha I've heard of your group, Monte is in the group, yes? ;)

[@EASYUSA]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial sure, yeah he maintains the website. We always used to race at Al's basement before this pandemic... cant wait to start the club races again.

[@DrDixonBhD]

Truly appreciate this, have at least 90’ of Carrera track running 1/32 scale cars through a 1/24 scale transformer. Looking forward to trying this and seeing the results! My first Slotcar set was Ideal Toy Company’s Route 66 Corvettes and I’ve been hooked ever since, turned 74 last month and crazy for Digital Slotcar Racing!🏁♥️🏁

[@okiedoak201]

Very good video...and I learned something new about this topic...whatnif you added a second power suppy...is that possible.

[@pissedatyoko]

does the power boost in the direction away from the power track such that I need to jump before the car slows down? also..might I simply have a weak or bad interconnect? what power continuity values would I look for on a meter?

[@drvanski]

Good explanation, Dave. I have a couple Slot Car Corner jumper tracks for my temporary Scalextric circuits. They work great.

[@darkcase123]

I’m most impressed by how well that track fits on the table, I could utilise every bit of table space, regardless of shape!

[@johnaitken7430]

Dave, your series on this set and the brz are seductive for someone buying a set as a toy and getting sucked slowily into becoming a hobbiest. We all began somewhere. And this is natural flow. I think I know my hobby and certainly am enjoying this

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

So my beginnings in slots were looking at catalogs, like the Sears Wish Book and pouring over the pages there and thinking about what set I could do the most different layouts with. I come from a background of model railroaders so I have a natural love of scenery too. I get more excited by seeing a well designed little world that someone has taken care and love to build than I do seeing a super fast car.

[@johnaitken7430]

Slot Car News Official my set came from my parents annual get away ..they would drive to New York every fall for a weekend and often my Christmas gift came from Polks..thereafter..catalogues all the way..I still enjoy em

[@daves1020]

FINALLY! Someone that explains and shows how to make a power tap on a Carrera track that is easy to understand and do! Do you have a video on how to hook up a Variable Regulated DC power supply to a 2 lane Carrera track that is analog. THANK YOU!!!

[@Clearwater124]

Thanks Dave

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

thank you!

[@andresanchez2264]

The one I purchased didn't come with 1 Guide track

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Nice layout

[@samuelstokes5229]

I was asking this question myself. Thanks

[@LanceH-gt6oi]

I believe I use like 18 gauge.Maybe twenty gauge something small speaker wire

[@rossalister59]

Great video there 👍

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Thank you VERY much for watching!

[@garydunmore9179]

Could you do the same thing for a 4 lane connection.

[@chrisholmes6029]

I am a Master Electrician. You did fine. We are hiring apprentices and Journeymen!

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Cheers!

[@ttiomgames7693]

Thanks for the explanation. I have one issue: On my 25 meters of Carrera Digital Track. I can run up to 4 CPU or players cars simultaneosly without jumper wires. If I put the 5th and 6th car on track, I notice that the power unit gives low power only to these last two cars in all the track parts...You think I can resolve this with one jumper wire?

[@LanceH-gt6oi]

So I did this last week.We'll see how bad a mistake.I made of where to put everything.I always watch the videos that I need after the fact love you videos, man, hope you're doing well.Sorry to comment on an old video again

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

no worries, thanks for watching it!

[@peterkassner3552]

You didn't explain what needs to be considered if there are cross over tracks involved, or in a digital set with lane changers. Obviously with an analog set with a x over, the lane order could be different on the far side of the track, but how does it work with digital lane changers?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

With digital lane changes there's no issue. The lanes stay the same lanes regarding the power. The more "powered" lane changes (meaning-Carrera, Scalextric) they take power but they don't change the lanes themselves from one side to another. On SCX's digital the lane changes aren't powered (they have a mechanical lane change mechanism) but the same thing holds true the lane's power is still the lanes power. With analog you MUST use the cross over pieces in pairs regardless so there's no concern. If you only use 1 cross over, or cross overs in odd numbers you've made a long one lane track so there will be an issue. But that issue would be there regardless if you had jumpers or not so that's why I didn't mention it. So if you only have 1 crossing piece in an analog track you have a one lane track since the lanes are joined at that crossing piece... unless you put in a second crossing piece (which is why they're sold in pairs) then you've installed them correctly.

[@whitmanft]

will you see a difference if you add a jumper wire to a 60 ft track?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Only if the track isn’t well put together. If there are any gaps in the track you might. But 60 feet isn’t that large.

[@wrc4me1]

Can you show a comparison between the Polisario and Scalextric track. How deep is the guide rail, are they the same width, is there an adapter piece to use both together? Appreciate the videos.

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

I can yes. I will do that.

[@SylvainOULALA]

Thanks for the video. It very simply and well explained. It is exactly the information I was looking for. I was wondering too. What about changing the power supply to have something stronger ? And if you would do this should you get more voltage or more amp ?

[@VICTORNBALSECA]

Thanks for the info on jumper wires! I’ve seen power supplies that aren’t the typical set power pack. Is that better, and what/where do you get them if needed? Thanks again!

[@richardallender3610]

If you have 2 sets of carrera box sets can you use more than one electrical hook up to your track rather than jumper wires

[@DrDixonBhD]

How do you do that? I was concerned that the double voltage would burn the electronics out in the set? I’m using a 1/24 scale transformer on 90’ of track with 1/32 cars Carrera Digital.

[@thecontrarian9933]

@Dixon - wouldn't a second power supply have the same voltage? Maybe double the amperage available.

[@ericcharlton311]

Is there ever a situation where you would have 2 power/controller “A” track bases installed on a really large (80-120’) slot track?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Don’t use two bases. Just wire in jumpers and a good aftermarket power supply.

[@ericcharlton311]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial Do you mean a higher amperage power supply that is the same voltage?

[@andresanchez2264]

Good afternoon I have a 1967 stingray Corvette yellow Carrera digital 132 I have the body and the chassie What I need to know is what type of motor to put inside what type of Track guide And if I can put wider tires in the back what size and what size tires I should be putting on thank you very much

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

The motor is a Carrera motor which is rated about 18,000 rpm. What track guide? It comes with a guide that should work fine. I'm not sure what other tires might fit it I'm sorry.

[@WalmartRich]

Why not use a second power supply on the opposite end of the track

[@trglocke]

This may be an odd question, but would it accomplish the same thing as jumper wires to just add another powered piece of track half way around the layout? So as to have 2 powered pieces of track in your layout.

[@RickyFrench72]

Good question. Unfortunately nobody gave an answer. Have you found anything out regarding this since you posted this question?

[@UFO-racer]

The power supply has + /- a hand control has 3 wires the brake and just piggy back from track is better I run a tech power supply and it can be 15.5 volts 5 Amps Best way to tell is the lead car getting more power and you have trouble passing but once you are your faster. Slow part most distance away. I will be doing mine tomorrow and not put it off

[@diontillman3132]

Hello you there, my track is on,,the floor,so everything gets dirty track,,brushes,,tires,and,where the controllers plug-in,,much work for much fun, glad you, gave,a,heads-up for me,and, every body,,need to know stuff

[@jeffgill6129]

That works for analog, for digital sets with alot of switches you will need more.

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Power taps are used to make sure a track has good power continuity. The type of track they are used on isn’t relevant. Digital analog tracks can bothe have power loss because of track gaps or track length.

[@chrishoesing5455]

Wire gauge on dc circuits is all about the length of the circuit. Comparing the wires inside the car to the jumpers doesn't work because theybare so short. I would use around 14 gauge to be in the safe zone of not introducing another weak link into the system if ut were me.

[@fishloveme2012]

Can you just put in another power section of track and power pack that comes with section of another kit

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

you can only use 1 powered track section in a set

[@fishloveme2012]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial Ok thanks I will. Just run jumper wires or try to set up individual power for each lane thanks for quick reply

[@fishloveme2012]

Seen some videos on how to do

[@TheCheffz]

Or just use two power track sections, only power one from the wall, and create a jumper between the two… at furthest distance of course…. Is that not an option?

[@jeffmcilveen2796]

Now do the wiring with one cross over piece on the same track your using.

[@justonetime112]

Slurp coffee bye

[@djangofreeman5085]

So Riddle me this Batman! Why did Carrera go with Black, White and Red, Yellow for their jumper wires? Is the White wire positive? With the other colors, Red & Yellow which one is Positive and which is Negative? I have the 5mm Carrera jumper (cables) wire set and yes, It is Rather Pricey to be just setting on the floor next to my 110' layout! I get how to connect them based on your video but, the Red and Yellow wires are THROWING ME OFF! Normally you see Red and Black being Pos + Neg but Carrera Elected to use Black & White for 1 lane and Red & Yellow for the other lane and the instructions on which wire is which isn't termed in SAE technical terms. I REALLY NEED to Know so that I DON'T SCREW UP My EXPENSIVE DIGITAL BLACK BOX CONTROLER!

[@voivode2591]

I have heard reference to these colors for when you put together a 4 lane raceway.

[@sneifert1968]

Can’t you just measure the voltage at the farthest point

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

what you might fail to understand is that if you know how to do that you'd understand if you need jumpers to begin with. most people who need to have this explained to them don't know how to measure voltage, they are a plug and play type of slot racer.

[@voivode2591]

Your actually have the correct question.. Any conductor of electricity has a voltage drop dependent on length. The resistance. Yes a meter would show what that is. It’s very easy to check. Less complicated than most tasks people do to tune a car.

[@PghMtbRides]

You did a very bad explanation..jk lol So I'd imagine you have to do all 4 rails on the one track piece..not just 1 and 2 rail?

[@dstrelioff]

I appreciate the info in this video, but yo could have covered the Info needed in 2-3 mins

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Ok thanks