Features grandprix race manager, which manages registering racers through to. This is a perfect timer for groups using an lcd projector to really wow the audience. In business since 1996, we strive to make our products hightech yet flexible, easy to upgrade and expand, simple to operate and reasonably priced. System includes track, timer and race manager software. Pinewood derby software and hardware timer package grand. We try to remain objective since we sell all three, but heres a comparison chart that you can use when determining which software is the best fit for your group. The software makes implicit assumptions that the start sensor and lane sensors are in bit order on the port.
The derby magic company offers 2 different types of timers with customization available to meet your racing needs. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Welcome to newbold products, for the best in pinewood derby timers and developmental tools. The pinewood derby timer pdt is an arduino based track timer with. To create your own pinewood derby timer, you are going to have to custom build your track or even purchase one, which could already have timers installed. Derbymaster is the leader in race management software and was designed for those racing enthusiasts who want to experience their best racing ever. Timer module, 1 bridge module, 1 lane module, ac adapter, start switch, mounting hardware, 1 ir source, operators guide. All our timers come with a 3 year warranty, if anything may happen after that, we do offer a flat rate repair service.
Redline derby racing is proudly made in ohio and racing worldwide since 2009. The pinewood derby timer pdt is an arduino based track timer with a robust and flexible design which allows it to be easily constructed and modified to meet your specific needs. Pinewood derby online, a forum for questions and discussions about everyones. Interfacing the pdt to software running on a computer windows, mac. Basic pinewood derby timer computer products for education. The derby magic company has a lead time of a maximum of only 5 days for tracks and timers. Low cost finish lines and start gates for pinewood derby. The software, which runs under msdos, is available for download for free, including source code. This contains the complete software installation but omits the assembly video, reducing the download size by over 90%. We sell the gprm grandprix race manager pro software that allows you to run races based on fastest or average time, plus much more. Take your race to the next level with our derbytv and pinewood derby software. One stop shopping for pinewood derby tracks, timers and race management software.
We sell pinewood derby timers for groups who race derby cars. This is a musthave in todays world of close competition. Newbold products pinewood derby timers home facebook. Clearance between track and timer is 634 replacement power supply specs. Jul 22, 20 derby magic pinewood derby tracks, timers, software for purchase stay safe and healthy. This is a working prototype of the pinewood derby timer. Become a fan to get notified of updates, events, and specials. Since the pdt timer uses an arduino uno for its brain there is. Every derby magic track comes complete with a support frame, starting gate, and finish line brake. A parts list of the components used to create the timer is available for download. Take one of the support columns apart then thread the harness assembly and connector that attaches to the cable through the column. The kit includes all the hardware that you need to build a professional looking finish line display. This is an update to the original race track written by scott lewis in sourceforge. The plans for a twolane timer were first published on the world wide web in 1998.
With these races, many things have to be juggled like ensuring fairness, creating schedules, tracking results. Click the picture or the bold heading for more detailed pictures and information on each topic. Pinewood derby tracks, timers and race management software. Our pinewood derby timers help your group time the race, display the results, determine the winner and help racers build fast cars with winning designs. If you need a track shipped sooner, please call 7273251972 for. The timer worked so well that the design team decided to share the circuit design with other groups.
Worlds longest pinewood derby track mid america council, bsa. The fasttrack timers are probably the most common timers used. Also a great place to find pinewood derby plans and pinewood derby track information. Pinewood derby online, a forum for questions and discussions about everyones favorite gravity powered racers. Your pinewood derby timer, software and display headquarters. The pro track is a complete system for pinewood derby or lego derby car racing. Free design package download for 2, 3, 4 or 6 lane tracks. It is published biweekly from october through march.
A major advantage is that the interfacing uses the usb port of your. Pinewood derby timer andy clark workshopshed dec 30, 2015 2. The tracks are made from extruded pvc to be durable and lightweight. Race track is a pinewood derby race management application. The goal was to build a standalone race timer for a local cub scout pack to use in its annual pinewood derby. It provides an informative and attractive spectator experience, while being simple and extremely easy for the race manager to use. On october 15, 2016 the record for the worlds longest pinewood derby track was set in ashland, ne by the boy scouts midamerica council. Our goal is to provide high quality products that will help with planning and conducting cub scout pinewood derby, awana grand prix, space derby, raingutter regatta and other similar races. If you have a pinewood derby race track and found that the track timers out there are just too expensive for your budget, i may be able to help. Pinewood derby timer element14 ben heck featured content. The program has been tested successfully using windows xp, vista and windows 7, 8 and 10. The derby magic company pinewood derby tracks, timer, and.
Develop pinewood derby car winning designs with our products. The pinewood derby times is a free enewsletter focused on pinewood derby racing. High performance, affordable accessories for pinewood derby, hot wheels, soapbox derby, and other racing formats. Your pinewood derby timer, software and tv headquarters. Redline derby racing is a familyfriendly community of diecast racing enthusiasts. We offer the most accurate, readable and easy to use finish line with our exclusive photo finish picture capture equipment for display in real time for the pinewood derby, space derby or other similar race. Derbymaster is the leader in race management software and was designed for those racing enthusiasts who want to. What about pinewood derby software to organize your groups race results. Whether you run a pinewood derby, a grand prix, or any other type of race, derbymaster is the software that will do everything for you.
We are pleased to offer an affordable pinewood derby timer system for 4 lane tracks. Pinewood derby software description grand prix tracker. If you havent already done so, please forward this issue to your pinewood derby friends. No one was using this to my knowledge, and maintaining support became more difficult than it was worth. Stearns, lane rotation, single elimination, double elimination scoring. Provides race software for pinewood derby and awana grand prix type races. Slide the tube with the slot in the end through the two timer loops. Building a competitive pinewood cargraphical version. I have another pinewood master user that discovered bill vs derby timers where he found instructions about how to inexpensively build his own timer based on the arduino uno single board microcomputer. Time your race on 18 lane tracks with stunningly accurate measurements. Timers the derby magic company pinewood derby tracks. The slot should be positioned so it is on the top or back. Pinewood derby times volume 5, issue 11 maximum velocity. Uses our standard start switch and 14inch stop sensors.
Interfacing the pdt to software running on a computer windows, mac or linux allows races to be managed and allows you to record and archive car run times as you test and tune your pinewood derby car s. Pinewood derby software, digital timer and custom builttower to track and record miniature race track events and times to 1 of a second via a usb port. Pinewood pro pinewood derby car winning secrets, designs, free speed tips, speed axles, wheels, blocks, lubes and accessories to make your pine wood derby car a winner abc pinewood derby a free source of pinewood derby information for beginners and experts grand prix racing the science of fast pinewood cars. Races will be run on a brandnew 6lane and 4lane 42foot best track tm aluminum tracks with the champ tm electronic timers, edge super starter tm electronic starting gates and grandprix race manager tm software to run the races. It is free and available directly from their website. The derbystick plugs into your computers usb port and provides times and finish order for up to 4 lanes. The software contains a timer that backups the race data in the event of a power outage or problem. It has been modified to work for two lanes of my grandsons hot wheels track. Do you put two timers at the beginning of the flat or one at the start of the flat and one on the curve.
The setup screen is used to define your particular race. This page describes the hardware including a schematic and software necessary to create a very inexpensive pinewood derby timer. Everything is included to install the hardware on your track. The arduino software bill supplies was originally designed to work with the windows based race manager software that bill also created. It just uses a different filter to remove unneeded characters from the serial data stream coming from the timer. The timer frequency can be adjusted to perform a backup every minute to every ten minutes. The supplied micro controller chip reads all times within 1th of a second. The supplied micro controller chip reads all times within 1th of a. Finish line timer for cub scout pinewood derby and space derby. As part of my hobby i have designed and built a number of track timers and have developed a low cost yet effective track timer that may suit your needs.
Click here to register as a member today for full access to the forum, its fast, simple, and absolutely free. If your building your own, you are going to need a computer to plug the circuit board into using a usb port. This is a complete installation package and will overwrite older files. Most pinewood derby timers are accurate to 1 millisecond 3 decimal places. For nearly three decades supertimer has been providing pinewood derby tracks, pinewood derby timers and pinewood derby race management software to adventure guides, awana, cub scouts, masters clubs, pathfinders, pioneers, royal ambassadors, royal rangers, the girl scouts powder puff derby and related organizations. Getting pinewood master to accept times from a pdt timer is very similar to the other timers.
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