44LikesLapMonitor Lap Timer
09-27-2021 | 07:28 AM
#76
There’s a lap setting. It’s come up here before. I’ll try to get a picture
09-27-2021 | 08:22 AM
#77
Tech Rookie
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 4
From: US, Northeast
09-27-2021 | 09:48 AM
#78
09-27-2021 | 09:54 AM
#79
Tech Rookie
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 4
From: US, Northeast
Wow, what a let down this thing as been. I honestly cannot believe a device exists to tracks laps but does not have an option to race by a set number of laps.
09-27-2021 | 10:20 AM
#80
09-27-2021 | 01:23 PM
#81
Tech Rookie
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 4
From: US, Northeast
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.
09-27-2021 | 02:06 PM
#82
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
10-10-2021 | 10:04 PM
#83
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 95
From: Huntsville, AL
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.
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.
10-11-2021 | 07:33 AM
#84
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.
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.
10-22-2021 | 04:05 AM
#85
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Posts: 192
From: California
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.
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
10-24-2021 | 04:53 AM
#86
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,273
From: Cadillac, MI
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.
Lap Monitor Timing System and Transponders
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.
Lap Monitor Timing System and Transponders
Last edited by Manatarms25; 10-26-2021 at 03:26 PM.
12-24-2021 | 03:08 PM
#87
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From: Belleville Il.
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.
12-25-2021 | 09:10 AM
#88
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From: Detroit Metro
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!
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!
12-27-2021 | 11:34 AM
#89
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Posts: 778
From: NEPA
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.
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.
Last edited by 76jimmy; 12-27-2021 at 11:35 AM. Reason: Info
11-04-2022 | 12:07 PM
#90
Tech Initiate
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 30
Hello
There is a new version of Android app available on the PlayStore
It brings a new exclusive feature of LapMonitor timing system: The PaceMaker mode
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
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
There is a new version of Android app available on the PlayStore
It brings a new exclusive feature of LapMonitor timing system: The PaceMaker mode
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
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