WEST COAST SLOT CARS - H.O. Slot Car Track Power and Controller Options!

[@rubenowitzv.3135]

Great Information on the controllers, and the different levels👍🏻🇺🇸✨

[@brianberrydj3659]

Great video.Learning at 65 years young.

[@Paul-k6w]

Thank You, Good Job. You explained the need for two power packs to prevent voltage spikes, but why do I need a commercial power supply.

[@TRXperienced]

Hi Paul! Thank you for watching!! If you are running cars with more magnetic downforce, the cars will need more amps to run efficiently. Merry Christmas and God Bless!!

[@marblox9300]

I read somewhere that motors are rated to use certain voltages and that running at low voltages cause the motor to draw more amps and thus heat up the motor to a point where it can damage or burn it out .???

[@MrKentaroMotoPI]

Not true.

[@marblox9300]

@@MrKentaroMotoPI Oh.

[@TRXperienced]

Thanks to Elyse at AFX for the following information: They have not tested the compatibility of AFX power packs or controllers plugging in to the Auto World terminal track. However, you CAN connect an AFX terminal track to Auto World track and use the AFX power pack and controllers.

[@3DOutdoors]

Great information. I am finally thinking about having my own track. The town where I live had a track that I would go to around 20 years ago, unfortunately I can't find any near by now.

[@TRXperienced]

Hey 3D! Thanks for your comments. No H.O. tracks to be found in my area as well, but I must say that the hobby made a huge come back in 2020. Please feel free to call me if there is anything I can help you with!! Happy Racing!!!

[@aapm74]

Great video. I'm looking for 120 ohm controllers for my 7-yr old and his friends to run some Mega G+ cars, because we wore out 3 of the 4 of the AFX controllers in about a year. I don't want to spend a lot, so I've been thinking about the DS 120's. I wired my track to use XLR plugs, which work great, but I have to solder plugs to the controllers, so I want to get something that will hold up. I did buy a complete IROC set of OS3 Ho Lite electronic controllers that run everything, for about $70 a piece. Not the most expensive, but I'm also not handing those to 7-yr old maniacs (haha). Hence my interest in the DS. The OS3's are amazing.

[@TRXperienced]

Hi Aaron! Thank you for your comments. The kids are tough on the controllers, but the DS 120 looks like the best one out there right now. Maybe if each had their own controller, they would take better care of it. I installed round eyelets to tie the extra controller wire in a safety knot so the controller doesn’t hit the ground when they drop it. The kids get the Parma’s on my track!! RACE HAPPY!!!

[@aapm74]

@@TRXperienced Brilliant idea with the safety knot! I'll have to try that. Thanks!

[@thenostra-ramos9384]

Great video. Thanks

[@TRXperienced]

Hi! Thank you for watching!!! Merry Christmas!!!!

[@slotcardude68]

Great source of info!!!!!!

[@thomasbianculli1804]

Great video. Love my DS controllers . Hoping AFX will restock the dual power terminal track again.

[@TRXperienced]

Hi Thomas! Thanks!! H.O. slot car racing made a big come back in 2020 and I wouldn’t doubt AFX had an extraordinary year. Happy Racing!!!

[@jagerandres5808]

well, about a half hour ago i found out you cant use a new bright rc battery charger (24v dc) to power your track. melted the plug area for the remotes on my brand new track. time to spend another 30$ on a new power track

[@TRXperienced]

Yes, but at least you gave it a shot! Happy New Year and God Bless!!

[@billtruett8593]

As always marc great info on the controllers. I saw on your last video about the BDR chassis someone had commented on you picking up a jag NC2 and doing a review on it. Pick one up if you haven’t already honestly they are an awesome chassis and they come in a “L” variety of flavors. And stock run with the best of them. Again keep up the great work.

[@TRXperienced]

Hi Bill! Thank you for your comments!! I will eventually have to get myself the NC2. Someone around here has got to do it!!! Race Happy !!!!

[@daddyjoeracing]

Good information my friend thank you

[@TRXperienced]

Thanks to you as well Daddy Joe!!!😎🏁

[@speedbob712]

I have a couple orange parma controllers. If I remember correctly they are something like 35omh controllers. Do you or anyone else know what cars would work best with them. I have not put a connector on them yet as I am still building a fold up wall table, 3x14. I forgot how fun these are to build. I haven't had these sets out since my boys were young, probably around 1994. We have about 40 cars of all kinds. We always just ran afx tomy stock controllers until now.

[@TRXperienced]

Hi Speedbob! I mostly use 45 ohm for all of my cars. 35 ohm will be a bit more sensitive and the cars will take off quicker. They should be fine to use once you get used to them!! Happy Racing and God Bless!!!

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Not sure how old you are, or if you're familiar with vintage controllers. I raced HO back in the mid to late 1960's; used a Russkit greenish blue controller for the hot cars, but it was really for 1:24 cars. Still, it was easy enough to feather the trigger to run all the HO cars of that era. About six months after I had purchased that one, Aurora came out with a very similar sized one ( for adult hands) in clear red plastic, which I suppose had higher ohms. My question, is did one of these companies buy out Russkit? And which controller would be the closest in 'fit'? The Parma has the right trigger, but the DS seems larger (since I now have adult giant hands XL size gloves). Just wondering if the Parma has longer trigger travel than the DS, too.

[@TRXperienced]

I believe that Aurora did acquire Russkit. The triggers for Parma and DS are about the same in length, however the Professor Motor is larger in size and may fit your hand better. The controller trigger on he PM has more of a slight curve which may also suit your needs.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

@@TRXperienced The trigger on my old Russkit was metal, and it appears as if the newer controllers have a more limited travel range. But I can't imagine tech going backwards. I'll try a DS; the adjustable resistence levels could be handy, now that I've learned that many people use such a varied range for different types of cars in HO (I don't plan on going 1:24, as there simply aren't enough commercial racetracks out there anymore). If I don't like it I guess I can just sell it on fleabae. Thanks for the response!

[@WaytooFastSpeed]

I add a huge capacitor on each lane to keep the amps/current high.

[@craigthatcher2646]

Great info here, thanks for posting. Question please: if I want to run 4 lanes with Trak Mate or similar regulated power supply, would I wire 4 pair of wires from the power supply to each individual track (on the terminal track) or is there a better way? Thanks!

[@TRXperienced]

Hi Craig! Thank You for watching!! Yes, you will need to attach individual wires to each lane. I solder each connection under the track and run the wires to a terminal block. Two wires then connect to the terminal block from the power supply. It’s a lot of wiring, but you will have consistent power throughout your layout. Happy Racing and God Bless!!!

[@craigthatcher2646]

@@TRXperienced Thank you so much!!

[@ryanlee8459]

Question - when you use the Track Mate power supply and tap it into the four separate tracks - aren't you running all four tracks similar to how the AFX single terminal is running two lanes of the same power supply - where if one car goes off the track it impacts those remaining?

[@TRXperienced]

Hi Ryan! The power supply has plenty of amps so that if one car or a few cars come off, there will be no effect on the remaining cars.

[@IllinoisGoy]

So for a newbie just using a vintage Tyco track with sick cars, a 45ohm controller should be a nice upgrade for better control? Thanks

[@TRXperienced]

Hi! Thanks for watching! Definitely a 45 ohm!! Happy Racing and God Bless!!!

[@jedioutlaw]

All my ho cars fly off the track using one magnet.

[@slotcarfun7058]

gute tips 👍 danke und Grüße Hubert

[@TRXperienced]

Thank You! Happy New Year and God Bless!!

[@haniballector]

Is a parma 4 ohm suitable to run a parma outlaw t flexi

[@TRXperienced]

I’m not too familiar with the 1/24 slot cars. Head down to your local track to see what others are using. Happy Racing!!

[@Chappy31x]

Will the AFX Tri-power pack work on the Auto World Track? My AW is only 16v. I still have my cars but no track and I couldn't resist and bought two sets for $44 each, cars were stolen. Will the AFX Computer challenge ( Ghost car) connect with AW track? I will use the two terminals both power packs

[@TRXperienced]

The connection of Auto World and AFX is compatible, however I’m not sure if the terminal connection plugs are. You can contact AFX customer service and they will be able to help you with that.

[@Chappy31x]

@@TRXperienced Nice collection, lucky😁

[@johnmanor3528]

I have tjet and magna- traction cars on a model motoring track. Which controller is best suitable for my set-up?

[@TRXperienced]

Hi John! T-Jets seem to do better with a 90 ohm controller, and the Magna-Traction cars are good with a 45 ohm. Thanks for watching!! Happy Racing and God Bless!!!

[@johnmanor3528]

Thank you

[@ChrisRubeo]

Wait... where's the tiny plastic steering wheel???

[@TRXperienced]

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[@Chappy31x]

What type of commercial controller should I buy to run all slot car scales at the hobby store?

[@TRXperienced]

I would say that the DS 35/45/55 ohm should cover stock through modified H.O. slot cars with the exception of T-Jets. Ask for a recommendation and try before you buy.

[@Chappy31x]

@@TRXperienced Why not T-Jets, I just bought a new AW T-Jet?

[@TRXperienced]

@@Chappy31x I do have T-Jets and the Auto World versions as well. Not many in my area have them, but gotta have them just in case!!!

[@aapm74]

I have OS3 Ho Lite controllers and they run everything. About $80

[@robertmarion4457]

Very nice

[@TRXperienced]

Thanks Robert!!

[@pdiz]

Someone needs to make a wireless controller conversion for the masses for these HO/AFX/Autoworld/Racemasters tracks...

[@TRXperienced]

Just a matter of time I would say. The technology is definitely there but not yet in HO controllers.

[@BigRalphSmith]

You might want to check out this video from Terry Flynn over at Harden Creek Slot Cars: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJKpkphnq9CJrMU He rigged up a wireless setup that works well. He's always tinkering with stuff like that and you might find it interesting.

[@pdiz]

@@BigRalphSmith Thank you. I’ll check it out.

[@TRXperienced]

@@BigRalphSmith Yes, I did see that. Prototype was in the works, but not out yet.