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TrakMate RC20 Timing System for R/C Cars
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Some Pictures From Customers Using TrakMate RC20 |
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- Transponder
- 1/24 Scale Bridge
- 1/12 Scale
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- 1/12 Scale
- Transponder in Xmod
- 1/10 Scale On Road
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- 1/24 Scale Track
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- Off Road
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- Transponder in 1/10 Off Road
- 1/10 Scale Off Road
- 1/10 Off Road Track
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The TrakMate RC20 timing system is a low cost timing solution
for Radio Controlled Cars. Why pay thousands of dollars when $450 will get you what
you need. Time up to 14 cars at a time. Works with any scale.
Super easy to use software is included. Works indoors and outdoors.
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Specifications
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Maximum number of Transponders |
14 |
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Start/Finish Lane Width |
2 to 14 feet |
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Time accuracy |
.01 seconds |
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Transponder weight |
5 grams |
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Transponder Dimensions |
1" X 1" |
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Transponder Power |
4 to 10 cells |
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Only $450 for Starters Kit |
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Transponders ID 1-3 |
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Overhead IR Modules |
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14" interconnect cables |
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Interface board |
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Serial Cable |
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6’ Interconnect cable |
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9vdc Adaptor |
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Super Easy To Use TrakMate Software |
Theory of Operation
The RC20 System is a complete timing system for Radio Controlled Cars.
The transponders use infrared technology, An overhead bar is placed at the start/finish line approximately 24 inches above the track with sensor modules placed every 14 inches. When a transponder passes underneath it will be detected and its ID will be sent to the PC. All
14 transponders can pass through simultaneously and all of them will be detected and counted.
Installation
The overhead sensor units are interconnected with the 14 inch cables supplied. Use as many sensor units as required for the width of your track. As few as one or eight sensor units can be used. The orientation or which jack is used on the sensor unit does not matter. At either end of all the sensor units the 6 foot cable will be used to connect the sensors to the jack marked I on the interface board (the other 4 connectors are not used). The interface board is connected to the PC via serial cable supplied. The PC should have a serial port available which is a 9pin male connector. Some newer PCs do not have one so one must be installed or a USB to serial converter may be used.
Transponders
Transponders are powered by the R/C receiver battery. The Transponder should be mounted as flat as possible. It may be mounted in the windshield area or by having a clear area in the front hood of the car it would be possible to mount the transponder there.
Testing
The Interface boards yellow LED will be on when a transponder is detected. The Transponders small LEDs will be on when the overhead sensors are detected.
RC20 Video size 8MB in action indoors. A
beep will be heard every lap scored. Watch for the car that cart wheels
through the transponder detector and still scores a lap.
RC20 Video 4mb RC20 in action
outdoors in a parking lot with 1/10 nitro cars. The overhead detector bar
is near the van.
RC20 Video 14mb RC20 in action
with 1/12 scale 4 cell cars.
RC20 Video 4MB RC20 in action with 1/24 scale 4
cell Xmod cars
Download Software
version 2.0
Download Version 1
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