Pinewood Derby Finish Line Detector Plans

If you hate computers you will love this simple device.

Pinewood derby finish line detector plans.

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. Track manufacturers accessories for besttrack. It will also tell you who was second third and fourth. A clever track design and two sets of selectable lights detectors allows for either pinewood derby on the rails or hot wheels between the rails racing.

The timer s brain an arduino uno microcontroller with the pdt circuit must also be housed in the finish line enclosure or be placed in a nearby control box. New for 2018 a 4 digit display. The device can handle up to four lanes. The lights detectors are projected placed in front of the timer which gives the audience an unobstructed view of the finish line.

Finish line timer for cub scout pinewood derby and space derby. 900 echols street se vienna va 22180 703 319 0840. There is an official kit with standard wood block that can be modified according to the scout. Accessories for hot wheels.

High performance affordable accessories for pinewood derby hot wheels soapbox derby and other racing formats. Part of many a boy s youth is a pinewood derby. Wiring connections to the pdt are the following. A 2 wire cable to the track s start gate 4 wires if utilizing the optional.

This circuit device is not a timer but rather a circuit that will tell you who was the first to cross the finish line in your pinewood derby race. Here are a few things to consider when designing your finish line bridge. The judge electronic finish line timer for besttrack. Pinewood derby finish line detector demo.

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