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Title: Track


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Digital Slot Car Set II
Presented By Taurick Hoven Supervised by
Richard Cocks
  • Track
  • This unique form of lane changing was developed
    using no moving parts for a low inertia and
    robust design. It also reduces stress
    encountered by the guide pin from sharp sudden
    changes.
  • Infrared (IR)
  • An IR indicator located in the bumper of the car
    triggers a sensor in the track which causes the
    electromagnets to energise.
  • Innovations and Marketability
  • Current switching mechanisms for digital slot
    cars use track witches similar to those used
    by model trains, where a plastic switch
    physically directs the guide pin to the
    crossover section.
  • This unique and innovative witch removes the
    complications associated with moving parts by
    using electromagnets to allow the car to change
    lanes.
  • The use of electromagnets to guide the car
    creates less resistance when changing lanes and
    allows a following car to take a different
    direction to the car in front at the crossover
    junction.
  • The car also addresses a change in market focus
    from Formula One to Street Car design
    allowing for new innovations to the slot car
    world, e.g., NOS.
  • InTrack (Intelligent Track sections)
  • The InTrack works with the IR and
    electromagnetic system to minimise the amount
    of time and distance that the car is without
    power or communications. The voltage on this
    section of track can vary depending on which
    direction the car is heading.
  • Electromagnets
  • Three electromagnets are positioned on each
    side of the Y junction. Upon activation by the
    IR receivers, the electromagnets in the track
    will either pull the car left or right. The
    second electromagnet in the electromagnet array
    has its polarity reversed in contrast to the two
    outer electromagnets. This contrasting polarity
    creates a better flux path to pull the guide pin
    in the desired direction of the user.
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