You can simply detach these last track sections and carry the entire assembly wherever needed. Most pinewood derby timers are accurate to 1 millisecond 3 decimal places. The derbystick plugs into your computers usb port and provides times and finish order for up to 4 lanes. Please click on the security bar above to allow pulldown buttons fast track timers and. Feb 19, 2018 hey guys a reliable timer is a must for your pinewood derby track. Pinewood derby times volume 5, issue 11 maximum velocity. For nearly three decades supertimer has been providing pinewood derby tracks, pinewood derby timers and pinewood derby race management software to adventure guides, awana, cub scouts, masters clubs, pathfinders, pioneers, royal ambassadors, royal rangers, the girl scouts powder puff derby and related organizations. The timer frequency can be adjusted to perform a backup every minute to every ten minutes. Derbynet is the new standard in race management software for pinewood derby events. Pinewood derby tracks, timers and race management software you make the car.
See the video on my minimal hardware derby timer design. The program has many race scenarios, features and options that can be selected. The derby magic company has a lead time of a maximum of only 5 days for tracks and timers. Pinewood derby scoring spreadsheet retired scouter. There must be at least as many cars as your track has lanes if you have less cars, use the l command line option to tell the software you. Our service will allow you to have a worryfree race event. Pinewood derby software description grand prix tracker. A schematic of the electronic circuit necessary to create the timer is available. Everything you need to add a digital timer to your pinewood derby track. Also a great place to find pinewood derby plans and pinewood derby track information. A racing management software and hardware package for any pinewood derby tracking all race events. Time your race on 18 lane tracks with stunningly accurate measurements. Used items two lane freedom track, timer and remote. We are using a two lane track design, so if the one that you know of uses this design then it would be prefered.
The k2 kit the timer kits are a low cost alternative to a fully assembled timer. Designed especially for your besttrack pinewood derby track. In about november of 1990, i looked into getting a pinewood derby timer for my sons cub scout pack. Hey guys a reliable timer is a must for your pinewood derby track.
We offer pinewood derby tracks in widths from 1 to 8 lanes, and lengths of 32, 38, or 44 feet. I have another pinewood master user that discovered bill vs derby timers where he found instructions about how to inexpensively build his own timer based on the arduino uno single board microcomputer. To create your own pinewood derby timer, you are going to have to custom build your track or even purchase one, which could already have timers installed. Race management software for cub scout pinewood derby, awana grand prix. Diy minimal hardware inexpensive pinewood derby timer design with pc display interface. Take one of the support columns apart then thread the harness assembly and connector that attaches to the cable through the column. Race management software for cub scout pinewood derby, awana grand prix, space derby.
High performance, affordable accessories for pinewood derby, hot wheels. It also performs record keeping associated with all aspects of the race for each player. Grand prix tracker digital electronic timer and software package please order early. Everything is included to install the hardware on your track. This is a race scoring application written in java. The supplied micro controller chip reads all times within 1th of a. How to make a really, really long pinewood derby track. Used items two lane freedom track, timer and remote start. This page provides information to aid in the setupconfiguration of the timer sketch for the pinewood derby timer pdt including interfacing the timer to race management software running on a pc. Develop pinewood derby car winning designs with our products. The software, which runs under msdos, is available for download for free, including source code. Discussion in tracks started by derbychip, may 14, 2014. It also offers the options to display global rankings, best personal time and scaled mph. Stearns method pinewood derby free dos software and spreadsheets for the stearns method of organizing heats.
The software has many settings which can be tweaked for desired race schedules. Because its designed as an integral part of the derby magic track, all of the controls for the track and timer are conveniently located at the starting end of the track. This is the same track i used to tune multiple championship cars. The interface box uses a usb port of you computer for its connection. Our 4lane pinewood derby timer system is economical but it does have a lot of features. There is a contact switch to detect the moment the starting gate is released, and four infrared break beam sensors to detect when each car crosses the finish line. Pro track with timer yellow the pro track is a complete system for pinewood derby or lego derby car racing. Pinewood derby timer supertimer ii and pinewood derby software. It provides an informative and attractive spectator experience, while being simple and extremely easy for the race manager to use. Digital timer for your pinewood derby practice track. The minimal hardware design is available as a free download on this website. The derby magic company pinewood derby tracks, timer.
Pinewood derby software and hardware timer package grand. One of the workshop activities is a pinewood derby. Another brand to consider would be microwizard, who also manufacture a high quality aluminum track freedom track. Derby wizard makes a high quality line of pinewood derby fast track timers and freedom tracks. Pinewood derby race manager software for macintosh. This page describes the hardware including a schematic and software necessary to create a very inexpensive pinewood derby timer. A parts list of the components used to create the timer is available for download. Pinewood derby software racemanager setup screen supertimer.
Digital timer, sophisticated software and custom built tower for any pinewood derby or awana grand prix event. This hardware and software racing management system was designed as a unique complete package to measure and record race times and calculate finished positions for any miniature race track. An advanced electronic timer with a usb computer interface is available as an additional cost option. Finish line timer for cub scout pinewood derby and space derby. All participants are given ample races before being eliminated. This means that you will have to install the appropriate driver on your computer to teach it how to talk to that converter. Updates are available to all users, regardless of when your supertimer ii was purchased. When you click to start the derby, the first heat races are generated and a heat report is shown on the race manager window. Pricing total system order now track only timer only parts. We will setup the track, manage the race, and make it fun for everyone involved.
Mostly because our timer gets packed away at the end of every race day in the giant track crate. Revell ford f150 svt raptor racer kit pinewood derby vehicle kit. Take your race to the next level with our derbytv and pinewood derby software. Open source pinewood derby track timer software for. Pinewood derby online, a forum for questions and discussions about everyones favorite gravity powered racers. Jan 25, 2019 download pinewood derby race track 2 for free. The power plug, usb port, and reset switch are all right at your fingert ips. Last summer, slo makerspace decided to host a nova making stuff workshop for our local community. This includes the 2016 and 2017 ford fast track races for girl scouts, the 2016 ford fast track finals on the today show, the pinewood derby world championships, the mid america pinewood derby, and for breaking the guinness world record for the longest pinewood derby track. If nothing happens, download github desktop and try again. Free design package download for 2, 3, 4 or 6 lane tracks. Besttrack is used worldwide by cub scouts pinewood derby, girl scouts, stem, steam, awana grand prix, royal rangers, racing leagues, and more. The derbystick is the lowest priced usb pinewood derby timer available.
The tracks are made from extruded pvc to be durable and lightweight. Whether you run a pinewood derby, a grand prix, or any other type of race, derbymaster is the software that will do everything for you. The supplied micro controller chip reads all times within 1th of a second. Your pinewood derby timer, software and tv headquarters. We do not recommend using the champ timer on other tracks due to our mounting design. The software stores the cub scout race information in text files. In 2005, at the arapahoe districts annual pinewood derby race, the track timer malfunctioned. Basic pinewood derby timer computer products for education. Uses our standard start switch and 14inch stop sensors. I developed this lane rotation strategy that correctly identifies the 1st, 2nd. The derby magic company pinewood derby tracks, timer, and.
Interfacing the pdt to software running on a computer windows, mac. Every derby magic track comes complete with a support frame, starting gate, and finish line brake. The slot should be positioned so it is on the top or back. Mar 01, 2020 i have a anodized 2 lane freedom track for sale. The pinewood derby timer pdt is an arduino based track timer with a robust and flexible design which allows it to be easily constructed and modified to meet your specific needs. Timing systems supports several popular timers, including fast track. With all racers entered and the spectator window launched, the derby is ready to be started. The smartline pinewood and space derby finish line timer by. Pinewood timer supertimer ii pinewood timer a standalone or computercontrolled pinewood. Click here to register as a member today for full access to the forum, its fast, simple, and absolutely free. With derbynet, multiple browsers connect to a web server running on your laptop or in the cloud.
Speedracer is a free, open source track timer for pinewood derby tracks. It is the track that most of the big event races use, as well as the professional pinewood derby leagues. Abcpinewoodderby timer should show up in the results. We love the pinewood derby and want to share our experience and technology with your group. It has a 2 lane k3 timer, a double length stop section, bsb gate, and quadad release electronics 60 gate release cable and remote control release. Pinewood derby timer considerations by stu ferguson.
Pinewood derby software, digital timer and custom builttower to track and record miniature race track events and times to 1 of a second via a usb port. This track is extremely easy on wheels and is in like new condition. Besttrack will bring the wow factor to your racing event. Pinewood derby car software free download pinewood derby car. Race track the free scout race management software. Low cost finish lines and start gates for pinewood derby. The software contains a timer that backups the race data in the event of a power outage or problem. Highly sophisticated software that tracks, records and measures digitally all aspects of the race.
Our software has also been used for many stemsteam events. Pinewood derby tracks, timers, software derby magic. I have no doubt this would stand up perfectly well for real traveling if needed. Aug 17, 2017 diy minimal hardware inexpensive pinewood derby timer design with pc display interface. It is free and available directly from their website.
The microwizard fast track timer comes standard with a plugable brand usbtoserial converter that uses the pl2303 serial chip. We offer the most accurate, readable and easy to use finish line with our exclusive photo finish picture capture equipment for display in real time for the pinewood derby, space derby or other similar race. Derby day connects to many digital timers, but i never got around to trying that out. The et timer displays both the order of finish and the elapsed time. If you need a track shipped sooner, please call 7273251972 for. Providing affordable track timer design solutions to the doityourselfer diy and budget minded scouting and awana organizations looking to build their own track timer. Refer to the construction page for information on constructing the timer s hardware circuit, bridge, etc. Race track is a pinewood derby race management application.
Pinewood derby software, digital timer and custom builttower to track and record miniature race track events and times to 1 of a second via a usb port connection. The pinewood derby timer pdt is an arduino based track timer with. The software offers the ability to display the overall best track time thus far by any individual. Derbymaster is the leader in race management software and was designed for those racing enthusiasts who want to experience their best racing ever. We are pleased to offer an affordable pinewood derby timer system for 4 lane tracks. I built the timer bridge into a 23 long board that has the final piece of segmented track for each lane semipermanently mounted to it. System is light weight for portability with quick and easy setup.
I studied the ads in the back of scouting magazine before the internet, but those timers appeared to cost too much and do too little. We will cover the pinewood derby timer build in two parts. It was a homebrew job for my princtech course, in which we built a pinewood derby track to test car aerodynamics. This is an update to the original race track written by scott lewis in sourceforge. The finish line could read out the finishing place of each car, but no run times could be recorded. Note we have a new version of our software that does not need or use excel. System includes track, timer and race manager software. Pinewood derby, awana grand prix, digital track timer.
The champ timer is designed specifically for the besttrack pinewood derby track. This is a perfect timer for groups using an lcd projector to really wow the audience. Slide the tube with the slot in the end through the two timer loops. Pro driller tool for use in pinewood derby cars straight axle holes 2. The racemanager software allows computer selection of those choices as well as no announcements and allows those choices to be. If your building your own, you are going to need a computer to plug the circuit board into using a usb port. The pro track is a complete track package with a timing system, start gate and landing zone with electronics and software that runs on a pc. I was wondering if anyone out there had or knows where i can find some pinewood derby race tracking software. Custom timer how to setup the software to interface with a nonsupported commercial or diy serial timer.
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