Project: LED RC Scoreboard
06-02-2012, 09:16 AM
#31
Cost is hard to predict. The cost of equipment (LCD TV, cables, possibly a second computer, internet.) If you've got a somewhat clued IT guy racing with you, willing to work for free, that helps.
06-02-2012, 09:38 AM
#32
Sure, over the network. Can you run cables? Relying on WiFi will break your heart.
Cost is hard to predict. The cost of equipment (LCD TV, cables, possibly a second computer, internet.) If you've got a somewhat clued IT guy racing with you, willing to work for free, that helps.
Cost is hard to predict. The cost of equipment (LCD TV, cables, possibly a second computer, internet.) If you've got a somewhat clued IT guy racing with you, willing to work for free, that helps.
06-20-2012, 09:08 PM
#33
I've been receiving PMs about this project recently as word spreads.
Unfortunately, it would be almost impossible to duplicate somewhere else.
Even if you can find the LED signs used, you never know what you're actually getting or if they'll work until you sit down and start bit banging them. That sounds kinda hot.
I still think a legitimate second option would be to get a video card with HDMI out, split that signal and send it to some LCD TV's strategically located around the track. The TV's can't been seen from much of a distance, which is definitely a limitation, but depending on your track layout, that might not matter.
We've been using the system the past few weeks at Mile High. Last Thursday was the first time I didn't have to fix any bugs in the code in the middle of a race, and it even gracefully handled an edge case I hadn't tested (where a class is added only for the mains, no quals). I also started using the "amber" color in most places rather than red or green since it appears to light both colors simultaneously, which makes it brighter. It's also more visible for certain types of color blindness. Yes, friends, accessibility concerns in your software even extend to the RC track.
Unfortunately, it would be almost impossible to duplicate somewhere else.
Even if you can find the LED signs used, you never know what you're actually getting or if they'll work until you sit down and start bit banging them. That sounds kinda hot.I still think a legitimate second option would be to get a video card with HDMI out, split that signal and send it to some LCD TV's strategically located around the track. The TV's can't been seen from much of a distance, which is definitely a limitation, but depending on your track layout, that might not matter.
We've been using the system the past few weeks at Mile High. Last Thursday was the first time I didn't have to fix any bugs in the code in the middle of a race, and it even gracefully handled an edge case I hadn't tested (where a class is added only for the mains, no quals). I also started using the "amber" color in most places rather than red or green since it appears to light both colors simultaneously, which makes it brighter. It's also more visible for certain types of color blindness. Yes, friends, accessibility concerns in your software even extend to the RC track.
03-14-2013, 08:11 PM
#35
Tech Rookie
Hey Guys
I have an indoor r/c track in the Visalia Ca are, Exeter Hobbies and I would like to get our race data from RCSP on to a TV screen.
I seen the posts have just stopped and no more info has been shared. Is there a way to do this?
Any info or help to make our track better and more efficient would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mark Hull
I have an indoor r/c track in the Visalia Ca are, Exeter Hobbies and I would like to get our race data from RCSP on to a TV screen.
I seen the posts have just stopped and no more info has been shared. Is there a way to do this?
Any info or help to make our track better and more efficient would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mark Hull
03-14-2013, 08:52 PM
#36
We use these to replicate our displays to the hobby shop and pits utilizing LCD monitors http://www.startech.com/AV/Extenders...eries~ST121UTP
03-18-2013, 10:29 AM
#37
Tech Rookie
Thanks jmackani
I have considered that but I was hoping for a cleaner way of doing that. The screen the director is viewing is not always going to show the information I was our spectators and racers to view.
I am really shocked no one has pushed do get something like this done. Seems like it would help make RCSP the leader in this pack if he had a feature like what me and others are looking for.
I have considered that but I was hoping for a cleaner way of doing that. The screen the director is viewing is not always going to show the information I was our spectators and racers to view.
I am really shocked no one has pushed do get something like this done. Seems like it would help make RCSP the leader in this pack if he had a feature like what me and others are looking for.
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