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Billy Kelly

06-16-2019 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhenzZ (Post 15466148)

Your going to love this timing device. ;)

I’m hoping so. I’ve been using the Zeppin lap timer for few years. Works great, but it’s single car only. I’ve also been using LapTracker app on my phone for small scale, and for quick testing with 1/10.

I’m starting with 4 transponders. We’ve had a “for fun” 1/18 scale racing at local HobbyTown for years. Last year a few times they ran Euro Truck. And they work well on the small, tight 1/18 layout. Having a timing system might get few more interested.

See how it goes in few weeks.

jbrow1

06-16-2019 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Kelly (Post 15465859)

Just ordered a system plus 3 transponders. I’ll have 4 transponders.

How much did that cost with shipping? If you don't care to answer, that's cool too.

cHAmpa

06-16-2019 07:52 PM

I've been using LapMonitor for about 6 months now... absolutely love it when I spend time at the track and the track timing is off. I run it on 3 of our vehicles and monitor with the Android app. Huge fan. :D

Billy Kelly

06-17-2019 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrow1 (Post 15466178)

How much did that cost with shipping? If you don't care to answer, that's cool too.

Around $260

jbrow1

06-17-2019 04:47 AM

Thanks for the info Billy 👍

Billy Kelly

06-27-2019 01:05 PM

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Arrived. These are the newer transponders. Supposed to be waterproof. Not that plan to run in rain. But when they asked, figured can’t hurt.

Billy Kelly

07-05-2019 05:12 AM

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First test with the lap monitor. Works fine. No problem with transponder under body being blocked. I’ve had this with the Zeppin system. Did have to be sure transponder was facing toward the timer as it passed. Same as the Zeppin. I’ll try to get a basic video up soon. Need my small camera

Billy Kelly

07-08-2019 04:25 AM

Had a small problem yesterday with it. Similar to the Zeppin. Wasn’t counting every lap. If wasn’t passing within 3 feet, it missed lap.

gfranck

07-08-2019 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Kelly (Post 15476569)

Had a small problem yesterday with it. Similar to the Zeppin. Wasn’t counting every lap. If wasn’t passing within 3 feet, it missed lap.

Hi Billy,

Less than 3 feet is an unexpected very small range. Was the transponder facing a painted body area ?
To get good range the transponder must be in front of a clear body area like the window or a hole
Could you post a picture of your transponder install ?

Thanks,
Franck

Billy Kelly

07-08-2019 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfranck (Post 15476583)

Was towards back of car. It’s a RTR fully painted body. I thought the body might be the cause. I’ve had that with the other system.

Billy Kelly

07-08-2019 06:24 PM

Working great tonight. Almost too much range now. It picked up transponder during a spin, a good 15 feet away.

Billy Kelly

07-10-2019 04:58 AM