Upgrading to ARCPRO

[andrew_ball1]

I was unable to locate the C1374 Platinum set in Canada so I purchased the C1359 Porsche Le Mans set.

Question:  what do I need to Purchase to upgrade to ArcPro and run 6 cars?

 

Thanks Andy

[Andy P.]

Two Options:

IN both you need the ARC PRO  upgrade powerbase:

https://www.scalextric.com/uk-en/scalextric-arc-pro-powerbase.html

And then 4 more controllers:

https://www.scalextric.com/us-en/arc-air-pro-hand-controller.html

Or you use Slotit buttons and modify the two ARC AIR controllers you have and buy only 2 more ARC PRO controllers.

https://www.scalextric.com/uk-en/forum/arc-air-to-arc-pro-controller-upgrade/#post-302435

This will of course void any warranties you have...

You can sell off the ARC AIR pwoerbase as ARC PRO has all the same features when running in analog mode...

Oh and all your cars will need digital chips, either DPR or a retro chip for non DPR cars.

[andrew_ball1]

Thanks for the help, so I don't need this

https://www.greathobbies.com/productinfo/?prod_id=SCA7042

[woodcote]

No. That's the older C7042 Advanced Power Base (APB). The ARC Pro powerbase has replaced the APB as the basis for the Scalextric Sport Digital system. To upgrade to ARC Pro, all you need are the products Andy P listed, plus a second power supply to run six cars.

 

Have fun!

[andrew_ball1]

Thanks guys I appreciate the help.

[andrew_ball1]

One more question, are the controllers all the same like 2.4 rc transmitters or do I have to specify different chanels/colours?

[Andy P.]

Each controller must have its own channel and be paired with a color.