Setting up Race Coordinator for Analog Slot Car Timing with a Webcam!

[@redsteam1]

THANK YOU!!! ❤

[@twolinesslotcars]

You're welcome!!

[@CasselRacing]

Thanks for sharing Marty, very informative!

[@twolinesslotcars]

Thanks Bryce! It is just an alternative for guys to do lap timing before making a big investment. I think making the investment in hardware to make timing integrated into the track to control power from the software is ultimately where people want to be.. but this would allow baby steps!

[@SlotCarWildman]

Just proving you can find anything if your willing to look for it. Great job Marty

[@twolinesslotcars]

Absolutely thanks so much!

[@twolinesslotcars]

I saw a notice for a question but can’t find it… about Revoslot guide replacement?

[@K4kman]

Wow thank you so much for putting this video together it got my system working. I was stuck with the protocol error thinking that was my problem but it was how i was sending my commands. My other thing is that I had to run the program as admin. Thanks again for this video ... Last anyone have a coupon code to send me for the one software in this that costs (web Zone Trigger)

[@twolinesslotcars]

I never found a code for Web Zone Trigger. I actually built my own lap counting hardware and have moved away from the webcam. I posted a video a few weeks ago. I used some photo eyes, arduino and a relay.. and have less in it then the cost of Zone Trigger. It works even better and controls trak power when you hit the track call.. might be worth a look.

[@shaneoliver8669]

Thanks Marty Great Video

[@twolinesslotcars]

Glad you enjoyed it Shane!

[@conquestracingclub]

Great work Marty thank you for doing this

[@twolinesslotcars]

I really wish there was a Mac version of Race Management software. This is pretty good though.. thanks Rahul!

[@trackfanstv]

Exactly what I need to know for my wood track, literally perfect timing.... Excuse the punt. Thanks mate, great video 💯🤘🏻

[@twolinesslotcars]

Glad to help! Let me know if you can’t get the webcam to work.. just reach out.. it might save you some time!

[@Dafingers1]

Hiya Marty. Great video for this information Am sure this will be invaluable for years to come. Thanks for posting..cheers

[@twolinesslotcars]

Thanks Dafingers1! Hope you are feeling better.

[@Dafingers1]

@twolinesslotcars am a bit in the tailed of the pneumonia..thank goodness. And now have my phone replacement. Thank goodness for having the insurance on my cell phone

[@Clearwater124]

This is cool Marty. You are creating great stuff for the hobby

[@twolinesslotcars]

Thanks 👍

[@SlotCar2021]

100% agree, great content

[@twolinesslotcars]

@@SlotCar2021 thanks man!! I appreciate the support!

[@Frankietomatoes6189]

Cool stuff Marty

[@twolinesslotcars]

Thanks Frankie!

[@montymccoy5336]

❤thanks Marty great info

[@twolinesslotcars]

You are so welcome!

[@stevenhoxsie4422]

Hi Marty. Great video! That was no small job to tackle…..we’ll done. One question remains for me; in your search did you come across an Apple based product that can do track power control and round robin format…? Thanks, Steve

[@twolinesslotcars]

Not yet! Unfortunately.

[@rhysthomas209]

G'day Marty , at my race club ,we use coordinate great bit equipment great review keep up good work

[@twolinesslotcars]

Thanks Rhys! Happy to see people out there using this software. It does a great job!

[@benjaminflatin2054]

This is the best track tip ever👍🏻👍🏻 had to try it on my home track and it worked perfect👍🏻 Thanks Marty🙌🏻 love your content👏🏻👏🏻

[@twolinesslotcars]

Glad it helped!

[@SlotCar2021]

Yep round robin is how we race at the club. We use race coordinator. At home I use Magic ARC app and for digital I use a digital lap timer. Lap trax is also a super easy option. Trackfans TV has sent us sometging to review that doesnt have lap timing so I am going to do a video with Lap trax to show people how to use it!

[@twolinesslotcars]

Excellent! I use smart race for Carrera Digital.

[@SlotCar2021]

@@twolinesslotcars deciding on what track I might go with in the future, smart race is really appealing and I have seen some good reviews. Do you need the bluetooth module to run it on Carrera?

[@twolinesslotcars]

@@SlotCar2021 yes, smart race uses the Bluetooth dongle. Great program, it really elevates the digital experience!

[@twolinesslotcars]

@@SlotCar2021 yes for Bluetooth module for Carrera digital.. works fantastic

[@DNASlotCars]

This is both a very informative video and a timely one. 😉

[@twolinesslotcars]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HobbyWorld_one]

Great video, I have used race coordinator for my analog tracks for years and are very happy with it. Never used the webcam detection though :) There are a lot of great features in the software, In my setup I have added callbuttons for each driver so they can call a yellow flag if they crash. This stops the race and the crashed car can be repositioned in it's lane (this way we avoide our cars getting damage by hitting a crashed car on the track), when we restart it will get a time penalty (where it can't start). Just love this software, but haven't tried much else so I'll definitly look into some of the ones you mentioned in the video.

[@twolinesslotcars]

It is another option for people.. happy you use it. They did a very nice job implementing the software. Very easy to use.

[@tombackes9557]

Very cool hobby world. Call buttons for yellow flags.

[@HobbyWorld_one]

@@tombackes9557 Thanks, works really well :)

[@SpareRoomSlotCars]

Great stuff Marty. I will have to look into this software

[@twolinesslotcars]

Thanks Gene!

[@Gale_Force_Raceway]

I lost my "PRACTICE" option when I first set it up in my efforts to create a race...So I created my own... it was really just to run a zillion laps and only track lap times. BUT now I can't see the full "multiple laps" screen, kind of like Excel. I'd hate to reinstall it though. I've modified a ton of graphics and cars, and drivers with custom avatars etc.. Another example- the ON DECK - never seen it, and we've done RR plenty of times with a ton of drivers, like 12

[@twolinesslotcars]

So while you are in a Race.. click Window in the menu.. there is a bunch of windows you can add to give “On Deck”, Top 5, Leaderboard, race results, etc.

[@twolinesslotcars]

I can look at how Practice is setup so you can recreate your “practice” race like the original..

[@mickymaggots]

Great video just what i was looking for, my only problem is and maybe I'm nuts! but where to locate the webcam as a newby and being in the UK you may understand why I'm a little slow, unlike my cars. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks, keep up the good work.

[@twolinesslotcars]

No worries! I would mount the webcam above a section of straight track.. not close to a corner… so that you don’t have cars drifting into the other zone… I put mine on the back straight where marshals would not be reaching through the camera shot..

[@mickymaggots]

Thanks for that and the quick reply, now I know I'll attempt to download and set it up, wish me luck always have problems with things like this.@@twolinesslotcars

[@twolinesslotcars]

@@mickymaggots just let me know if you have problems.. we can figure it out

[@tombackes9557]

Hey Marty, Thanks for the vid for folks like me, the beginner. I installed Race Coordinator. Next I guess I will purchase Webcam. Zone Trigger. or check out their demo. Are you using the $99.00 Pro version of Webcam Zone Trigger?

[@twolinesslotcars]

I am using the $49 dollar version! Save yourself some money!

[@tombackes9557]

@@twolinesslotcars Thank you so much for the priceless info on Race Coordinator and Webcam Zone Trigger. Good to know I do not need the $99.00 version I will mount my new 32" TV on the wall and run an HDMI cable to the Windows 11 laptop which has Race Coordinator installed. I was experimenting with my Windows 11 laptop and another option might be pressing the Windows button and the K button at the same time. This will mirror the laptop screen onto the wall mounted TV if my Smart TV is compatible with my Windows 11 laptop.

[@Frankietomatoes6189]

Is webcam file free or subscription Marty?

[@twolinesslotcars]

It comes with the software!

[@pats-slots]

I’m noticing a lot of people running analogue lately is this a trend you think

[@twolinesslotcars]

Pat, I think that there are so many great analog cars being released at the moment that it is difficult not to want to run analog. Digital is still a lot of fun.. but chipping cars gets expensive if you want to move outside of Carrera Brand.