Digital chip for a Scalextric Mini Cooper S ?

[Kevin Hodges]

Can anyone suggest a chip that will fit and work with a Scalextric Mini Cooper S ?

Thanks

Kev.

[Andy P.]

There is actually video on this:

The other aftermarket, Scalxtric digital-compatible chips would be very similar. :-)

[Kevin Hodges]

Thanks Andy,

I had watched this video before, but I still can't work out what chip he used.?

It needs to have that same wiring harness configuration with the LED sensor on a separate wire.

I've looked at many different chips on eBay including Slot.It models, But I cant find any with that style harness.

Cheers

Kev.

[Andy P.]

It's a bog standard C7005 Scalextric retro chip.

Some of the newer ones look a little different but they function all the same.

The harness is the same, essentially 2 sets of wires to go between the guide and the motor and a set with an LED on the end for the digital communication.

[Kevin Hodges]

Thanks Andy,

I looked at this chip, but I couldn't see the separate LED lead.

Cheers

Kev.

[Andy P.]

Hi Kev,

Not sure what you mean. There is always an LED on the end of a pair of wires.

If it is still in its original packaging it will have the LED.

I won't link to any suppliers as I figure you should use a supplier of your choice. :-)

[Kevin Hodges]

Hi Andy,

I bought a Slot.It chip. The LED is built into the chip so you are very limited and it won't work in the Cooper S.

I just wanted to make sure I bought one with the LED on a separate lead.

The only chips I have experience with is the EasyFit.

Kev.

[Andy P.]

Slot-IT has pretty good documentation online and I think there is a way to put an LED on cable but I am not sure.

The standard retro chip though should work.

[Kevin Hodges]

Thank you Andy.

Cheers

Kev.