Martin-345304 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I have made up my own circuit using Sport track and have an electronic Sport lap timer (C8215). What I want is something that will give me the total time taken to complete a race. So like the lap timer I could tap in how many laps I want to race and when those laps are completed it will give me the total time taken, not just the best lap time. It looks like the ARC ONE controller would do it but I wondered if there was another timer that would work without going down the app route? Any advice appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin-345304 Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 OK so basically there isn't one unless I buy an overhead one made by another manufacturer. The reason I am trying to avoid the App based one is because I may want to upgrade my controller to an aftermarket one at some point, and having contacted the maker of the one I have in mind they only do them with the round Sport jack connections, not the ones that fit in the ARC power base.I did however find this topic and wondered if anyone knows if it still holds true? If it does I could run an ARC ONE which would give me access to the app and the race timing feature I am after, but could power the cars via the Sport C8217 Powerbase which would accept my aftermarket controller. https://uk.scalextric.com/community/forum/recently-got-back-imto-scalextric-and-have-a-few-questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P. Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Yes you are referring to the "ARC ONE Brake Mod". It basically dsoconnects the controllers and pwoer to the rails within the powerbase and allows you to use whatever controllers you want.It is on my list of things to do for a 1/24 scale set up...It has been covered thoroughly here in forum but the pics have scarpered...You just open the ARC ONE power base up (4-6 screws) and pull the white plug in the middle that connects the controllers to the rails... piece of cake.,.You still have give power to the powerbase though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin-345304 Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 Yes you are referring to the "ARC ONE Brake Mod". It basically dsoconnects the controllers and pwoer to the rails within the powerbase and allows you to use whatever controllers you want.It is on my list of things to do for a 1/24 scale set up...It has been covered thoroughly here in forum but the pics have scarpered...You just open the ARC ONE power base up (4-6 screws) and pull the white plug in the middle that connects the controllers to the rails... piece of cake.,.You still have give power to the powerbase though...Hi Andy that's great. Thanks for confirming the instructions. I'll post pics on here once I've done it for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin-345304 Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 I wonder if the same mod can be done on the ARC Air unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P. Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Nope.The wireless controllers mean there has to be communication with the powerbase at all times so it won't work unfortunately.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin-345304 Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just a thought, that's all. ARC ONE on way in post can't wait👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy P. Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Yeah you never know these days...In an ideal world everything would make coffee, beer and wine as well... though not necessarily in that order... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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