Great video. I have a DX5 Pro with lap timer and used it a while, but, often, in the heat of the moment, I was forgetting to press the button 😅 Then I invested in a Lap Monitor (bluetooth and infrared or something like this). I pair it with my phone + earphone and I can hear each lap time, with the benefit of knowing which trajectory (for example) gave me the fastest lap. And each session is stored on the phone. Of course, that means a bit of money, which you can spare if you have this on the radio. But I did not regret this purchase 😊🤝
I've had the flysky noble for two years now and most of my local tracks don't even have driver stands. I can't believe I never once thought about this timer function! Thank you so much Ryan!
I think you don't need a separate timer on your watch for the fuel window, rather you can set the transmitter timer as an up timer rather than a down timer, then see when the engine quit. Thanks as usual for another awesome and inspiring video, now I'm definitely trying the timer next practice 😊
Get yourself a LapMonitor for these scenarios. Pretty inexpensive and the transponders with LED leads are quick to install/remove, plus they only cost about $30.
Spectrum used to make a hand held telemetry system that had lap counting and time with temp volts rpm lap time its kinda cool and works I have one got it off ebay that haven't made it since like 2005 or so
Using this since day one, you can also set it up to read your lap time out loud every time you go by. Attaching headphones will help when running nitro otherwise its impossible to hear even on the highest setting. Also the downtimer comes in handy when running nitro and you can run both lap timing and downtimer together btw so no need for a watch.
I found the button awkward to press because it’s a grip-closing motion with the basal joint of the thumb and easily affects throttle control. I’m thinking you could make a pivoting ”shelf” for the thumb that would allow pressing down in line with the grip using the IP joint closest to the tip of the thumb. Missing a press isn’t that big of a deal because you can divide the time of two laps in two and have the exact average of those laps. As long as your start and end times are reasonably accurate and you count the correct amount of laps, the average per session will be accurate enough to make informed decisions. All this considered, I think just having a Lap Monitor is much more convenient and accurate, and as a bonus it allows you to time several vehicles for racing with friends on a DIY track anywhere you like. The whole system costs little more than a single RC4 transponder so it isn’t prohibitively expensive, either.
I've been watching your videos for a few years now and I really enjoy your content. I was curious what your thoughts are on the tlr typhoon. Is there any chance you will be doing a review on how it does on the track? Keep the content coming!
I have a question The new hobbywing sensored 3665 4000kv dosent fit in the Associated Pro 4 Sc10 or Mt10 Am i better off with the sensored 80 amp combo with 3652 4100kv. Or the Sensorless 120amp combo 3660 3700kv. Want to run on 2s when racing and 3s for park fun. Wish they had a 140amp 3660 4000kv sensored combo lol
Of course they totally changed the track layout right before last Sundays' race. Ha. Been thinking about trying to add onboard live audio mic (via FPV drone vtx) to my ebuggy. I've noticed I run better by myself but when I can't hear my cars RPM because of all the other cars, I tend to lose a bit of concentration? It's harder for me to hit consistent targets with just my eyeballs and trigger finger...
I did a quick test with a cheap bluetooth lav mic and app on my phone that lets me listen live while wearing bluetooth earbud but it's way too laggy. Going to have to try analog...
Ya'll its been 2 decades since i last raced (time has flown by). My new RC will come in tomorrow. Its the 1:16 scale Whisky Buggy it has a 280 motor with 4WD. I want to know if I could rsce with this (hypothetically if I were to compete with other races)? I will have to practice to better myself.
Great video. I have a DX5 Pro with lap timer and used it a while, but, often, in the heat of the moment, I was forgetting to press the button 😅 Then I invested in a Lap Monitor (bluetooth and infrared or something like this). I pair it with my phone + earphone and I can hear each lap time, with the benefit of knowing which trajectory (for example) gave me the fastest lap. And each session is stored on the phone. Of course, that means a bit of money, which you can spare if you have this on the radio. But I did not regret this purchase 😊🤝
I've had the flysky noble for two years now and most of my local tracks don't even have driver stands. I can't believe I never once thought about this timer function! Thank you so much Ryan!
Thanks for the tip's.. Ryan.. see u at the track next time,, blessings from TDEE Hobbies Rc lifestyle 👍🏽👀📷
I think you don't need a separate timer on your watch for the fuel window, rather you can set the transmitter timer as an up timer rather than a down timer, then see when the engine quit.
Thanks as usual for another awesome and inspiring video, now I'm definitely trying the timer next practice 😊
Get yourself a LapMonitor for these scenarios. Pretty inexpensive and the transponders with LED leads are quick to install/remove, plus they only cost about $30.
Lapmonitor is excellent for practice
I use that also. Put it on my track in the forest and good to go. Works perfect
Thanks Ryan. Never really considered the timing on the Radios. Keep these tips coming.
there is a headphone jack too so you can use those to hear tones if you are in a noisy environment and want to hear them.
Spectrum used to make a hand held telemetry system that had lap counting and time with temp volts rpm lap time its kinda cool and works I have one got it off ebay that haven't made it since like 2005 or so
What a beautiful little Track...😊
thx for the video❤
Using this since day one, you can also set it up to read your lap time out loud every time you go by. Attaching headphones will help when running nitro otherwise its impossible to hear even on the highest setting. Also the downtimer comes in handy when running nitro and you can run both lap timing and downtimer together btw so no need for a watch.
Nice Jett Lawrence #18 plate, thats Sweet
Love all the videos mate. Please can you make a video on VRP pistons and mod buggy set up. All the best from the UK bro
I found the button awkward to press because it’s a grip-closing motion with the basal joint of the thumb and easily affects throttle control. I’m thinking you could make a pivoting ”shelf” for the thumb that would allow pressing down in line with the grip using the IP joint closest to the tip of the thumb.
Missing a press isn’t that big of a deal because you can divide the time of two laps in two and have the exact average of those laps. As long as your start and end times are reasonably accurate and you count the correct amount of laps, the average per session will be accurate enough to make informed decisions.
All this considered, I think just having a Lap Monitor is much more convenient and accurate, and as a bonus it allows you to time several vehicles for racing with friends on a DIY track anywhere you like. The whole system costs little more than a single RC4 transponder so it isn’t prohibitively expensive, either.
This is great, thank you!
Love it I’ll have to see if my controller can and can we see more dirt oval
Thank you very much very helpful!
I've been watching your videos for a few years now and I really enjoy your content. I was curious what your thoughts are on the tlr typhoon. Is there any chance you will be doing a review on how it does on the track? Keep the content coming!
Ah man. Def not coming to practice now 😈
Airtronics/sanwa has had that since atleast the og m11 that i know of not sure about before that
That SORC practice night mod
Million dollar idea ….
MYLAPS transponder working with radio And independent timer feature. FUTABA you listening ?
00:19 the flysky noble?🤣
I have a question
The new hobbywing sensored 3665 4000kv dosent fit in the Associated Pro 4 Sc10 or Mt10
Am i better off with the sensored 80 amp combo with 3652 4100kv.
Or the Sensorless 120amp combo 3660 3700kv.
Want to run on 2s when racing and 3s for park fun.
Wish they had a 140amp 3660 4000kv sensored combo lol
Of course they totally changed the track layout right before last Sundays' race. Ha. Been thinking about trying to add onboard live audio mic (via FPV drone vtx) to my ebuggy. I've noticed I run better by myself but when I can't hear my cars RPM because of all the other cars, I tend to lose a bit of concentration? It's harder for me to hit consistent targets with just my eyeballs and trigger finger...
I did a quick test with a cheap bluetooth lav mic and app on my phone that lets me listen live while wearing bluetooth earbud but it's way too laggy. Going to have to try analog...
Ya'll its been 2 decades since i last raced (time has flown by). My new RC will come in tomorrow. Its the 1:16 scale Whisky Buggy it has a 280 motor with 4WD. I want to know if I could rsce with this (hypothetically if I were to compete with other races)? I will have to practice to better myself.
No not at all
You going to make it to Mugen challenge this year?
I’ll go anywhere if the trip is paid for 😅
Nope sure dont know how to set it all up. Im a newbie, i also dont know how to set my car up right.
“Almost” useless function. Just not accurate enough when measuring tenths of a second not to mention clumsy to implement pressing button every lap.
Absolutely not.