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Originally Posted by Billy Kelly
(Post 15828210)
I don’t think any of them can do that. Since races are done by time. Not by laps.
I guess racing by only a set time on a circuit is an RC thing? That just seems extremely strange to me, but hey I am new to this. |
Originally Posted by Shuino
(Post 15828268)
LapMonitor did actually answer directly through a FaceBook message, and it seems this will be a feature in a upcoming release.
I guess racing by only a set time on a circuit is an RC thing? That just seems extremely strange to me, but hey I am new to this. Considering the lap difference in some of the races I’ve done. To race to a certain number of laps would really cut the track time for the mid/back of pack drivers. In some I’ve seen a heat winner be 5 laps up over last place |
Bought 6 or so transponders to loan out to people at the track, and embarrassed myself today as it would only read 1 lap for 1 of the transponders because the sun was out. Hell, it didn't read 1 lap, just the beginning of one lap for one vehicle.
Even when I moved the camera to the shade, pointing at a straight section of the track that was also in the shade, it still would not detect anything. Only once the sun was beginning to set did it start working. Is this just the way it is? Seems like a terrible catch in the system if a device for the usually-outdoor activity of RC car racing is at odds with the sun. All transponders were ziptied to the shock towers as there's no easy way to aim it through a body window without going to a lot of trouble to 3D print custom CAD'd brackets for each different vehicle, which nobody will bother to do for just a loaner transponder type of thing. |
Originally Posted by cbh148
(Post 15832344)
Bought 6 or so transponders to loan out to people at the track, and embarrassed myself today as it would only read 1 lap for 1 of the transponders because the sun was out. Hell, it didn't read 1 lap, just the beginning of one lap for one vehicle.
Even when I moved the camera to the shade, pointing at a straight section of the track that was also in the shade, it still would not detect anything. Only once the sun was beginning to set did it start working. Is this just the way it is? Seems like a terrible catch in the system if a device for the usually-outdoor activity of RC car racing is at odds with the sun. With the infrared beam. Sunlight can be a issue. Usually just moving the reader works. Some have put boxes around it. Or an overhead timing bridge. That aims the reader down as vehicles pass under. All transponders were ziptied to the shock towers as there's no easy way to aim it through a body window without going to a lot of trouble to 3D print custom CAD'd brackets for each different vehicle, which nobody will bother to do for just a loaner transponder type of thing. |
Originally Posted by cbh148
(Post 15832344)
Bought 6 or so transponders to loan out to people at the track, and embarrassed myself today as it would only read 1 lap for 1 of the transponders because the sun was out. Hell, it didn't read 1 lap, just the beginning of one lap for one vehicle.
Even when I moved the camera to the shade, pointing at a straight section of the track that was also in the shade, it still would not detect anything. Only once the sun was beginning to set did it start working. Is this just the way it is? Seems like a terrible catch in the system if a device for the usually-outdoor activity of RC car racing is at odds with the sun. All transponders were ziptied to the shock towers as there's no easy way to aim it through a body window without going to a lot of trouble to 3D print custom CAD'd brackets for each different vehicle, which nobody will bother to do for just a loaner transponder type of thing. Mine works great even if the sun is directly shining on the lap timer. Make sure the led on the transponder are pointing out towards the timer. Best location is by the window of the lexan. You don't necessarily need to 3d print a mount , you can just an excess piece of lexan and fold it into an L and screw it on the chassis or double sided tape it. Heres a video showing that it works under the sunlight |
We used this system last year for our off-road track. Honestly it worked great for small club events.
We just updated this year to a MyLaps system. If anyone needs a full set up shoot me a PM. We have used and new transponders also. https://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-ite...nsponders.html |
Has anyone had the issue of the timer picking up cars as it goes behind it? I have a small dirt oval under a pole barn that I’m racing under and it keeps picking a car up from the back stretch or before it comes down the front.
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The sensor in the monitor and transponder's are calibrated to work outdoors in full sunlight, so indoors you might be getting IR reflections of the walls that are strong enough for the sensor to pick up.
Try putting progressive layers of clear tape (maybe start with Scotch tape or similar?) over either the transponder's IR led bulb or the sensor port to dull the IR light's strength. Tune to affect? Let us know if it works! |
Been using this system for fun at the house and training tool at the track. It has been my favorite tool/gadget all year since March. I don't think I'd leave for the track without it.
As far as picking up indoors it is very sensitive and will pickup reflections. I've been messing with placement and using an open cardboard box to place the receiver inside facing the open end has cut down a lot. Also set the minimum lap time in the app helps. |
Hello
There is a new version of Android app available on the PlayStore https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e...1/16/1f603.png It brings a new exclusive feature of LapMonitor timing system: The PaceMaker mode https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e...1/16/1f929.png In this mode every lap the LapMonitor app will announce you the gap between PaceMaker target heat and your current run. So you can now in real time if your pace is good or not to achieve the PaceMaker forecast https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e...1/16/1f557.png Also new in this release: - Race by Lap/time - Built in history of all your session - Best lap anouncement - More statistics (3 concecutives, - Edit lap (add/remove/ignore) - Driver list support, you can create and edit drivers ! - auto reconnect working - Many bug fixes ...... https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...yfx.lapmonitor |
Glad this system is being updated. Good job 👍
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Multiple phones in real time with one LapMonitor now supported
Hello, big new feature with LapMonitor: you can get lap times on multiple phones in real time with one LapMonitor :-)
If you share a LapMonitor in a club a nice solution is: - you can start a 4 hours heat - every driver get all detailled laptimes since begin of the heat and can also filter his last run by filtering the last 5 or 10 minutes on his phone Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPxDxbVOzlQ |
Hello,
Again a new feature with LapMonitor lap counter ! You can get a summary of multiple heat together setup information on same page :nod: Here is a demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSqm866pZwk https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...da530ef9ec.png |
Any word yet of a US distributor?
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You can just get it from their site. Ive order multiple times from them and use fedex. I usually get the item 2-4 days.
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Hello LapMonitor products are now available at AMain Hobbies😃 https://www.amainhobbies.com/search?s=lapmonitor Transponder mounts and other model of transponder will be shortly available on their website !
Originally Posted by Mac The Knife
(Post 16101824)
Any word yet of a US distributor?
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which lap monitor transponder do most guys prefer? electric and nitro vehicles.
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LapMonitor android app updated
LapMonitor app was unlisted on playstore since few days on recent Android device
We have published a new version of the App and it is back available for all the Android device from Android 5 to last version of Android (15) :) https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...75129863cb.png |
Anyone still using this system? I have been building good size track at my house and think this would be a great addition.
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Originally Posted by Xmikep84x
(Post 16166840)
Anyone still using this system? I have been building good size track at my house and think this would be a great addition.
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Originally Posted by Xmikep84x
(Post 16166840)
Anyone still using this system? I have been building good size track at my house and think this would be a great addition.
Anyways, we are happy enough with it when ordering transponders to run there we ordered a system for our home track. |
Ir blocking paint? Or spray?
I have the lapmonitor system and I have a garden edging for around my track anywhere I put the sensor it picks up it on the opposite side.....any idea?
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