C7042 Part 1 - "Basic Mode"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ส.ค. 2010
- Part One of an instructional video series describing the functions of Scalextric's new Advanced Digital 6 Car Powerbace (C7042). Additional videos will be forthcoming including those for pacer cars, yellow flag modes, analog mode, and more.
Part One is a "getting started" type video to help new owners get racing as quickly as possible.
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Thank for the 4 you did do, helped me so much to understand the system
I've only just 'gone' digital and even though they are six years old these videos are very clear and helpful. Thank you very much.
Thanks for these 4 helpful video just got back into scalextric and not having much luck with the arc pro pace cars
Thank you, your videos have been very helpful on several occasions, good clear and easy instructions.
+Dean Lake You're quite welcome. :)
Thanks for the quick response.. I will get in touch with the hobby store to start with.
Great video. Keep up the good work :)
Thanks for this!
Yes! It gets even better with computer control. Go to slotforum and check out the Scalextric Digital section. There'll you'll find threads about race management software and who to get PC cables from.
@ferrariman11 You're right. :) I was totally ad-libbing this video, and literally learning as I went. I discovered later on in the video how the standings are displayed. I'll probably do a new basic mode video later, in the style of my other videos. Hopefully the others have less errors. ;-)
Sweet deal man thanks
do you know if the old 6 car powerbase transformer works with this powerbase?
what would you recomend to run the old powerbase(1.5 version) with 6 cars or get this powerbase and be limited to 3 cars(not enough money to get everything this things are costly here)
I cut where shown on two lane changers but now neither work (can't change lanes in digital mode) what did I do wrong?
No kidding. I still need to redo this video and explain things better. But yeah... getting the PC cable and using software to control things is better and easier anyway.
Love the videos! I've just bought the 6 player. I set up a small track without digital track pieces to get used to it, however the basic mode setting up cars didn't work, controller 1 only controlled 1 car? Is this because of no digital track or/& only using 1 power supply?
Did you program other cars to that controller? Even if cars are on the same lane, digital cars only respond to the control signals for it, and not those for other cars. But, there's nothing stopping you from programming multiple cars to the same ID/controller. If you do that, then they should go at the same time.
If you put an analog car on the track, it will just making a high pitched whining noise. It doesn't damage it, but it won't go at all unless you switch the base to analog mode. In analog mode, it's one car per lane, no programming.
@@ggaub thanks for the feedback. it was actually working both digital and analogue cars. i realised it was in analogue mode and did a factory reset. its now working lane switching lanes etc and i hope use more features. Thanks again
Get the APB and one PSU for now. Get the second PSU when you can. Check forums and ebay for suggestions on good deals for power compatible supplies.
is there an interface to run this along with a Laptop to display more race / program info?
Hi Greg! Nice videos! But for Seattle area racers (and Seahawks fans)... there should be a "Beast Mode". LOL :p
Hi have to admit love your videos on Scalextric 6-lane powerbase. I have to agree the manual is very bleak. Could you answer some question for me with regards to the power base. Firstly where the power goes in there is two power slots but on your video only one seems to be in use is this how to add another power base for strength of power across the entirety of the track for larger sets?
Also so if not what is it possible to put in another digital base like a 4 point digital powerbase to increase the power at a further point down the track? I'm currently running a 200 foot track with power lag occurring on the track.
Look forward to your reply keep doing what you're doing :-)
NEVER put more than ONE power base in a track.
To bring power to the far sections of your layout, we run what are called "jumpers" or "power taps" from a track near the power base to a piece of track that is far away. Scalextric do make/sell wires specifically for this purpose that have spade connectors that hook up under a half or full straight piece. Those pieces have the tabs for the spade connectors to slip onto. You can make your own, as well. If you know how to solder, you can do them without spade connectors by just soldering the ends of the wires to the rail tabs under the track.
The important thing is that you use 4 wires, one for each rail of a two lane track, and make 100% sure you have not swapped them around at one end. I usually draw an arrow on the bottom of the track with silver marker to denote the direction of car travel, and then use colored wires so that I always know which wire goes to which rail.
You will find, especially over time, that you'll need more power taps than just one to the half-way point. My track, which is only about 55 feet, has 9, and each piece of track is also connected to the next one with little jumper wires underneath. I did this because my clubs race competitively on my track, and any kind of power drop is an extreme annoyance. I haven't had power problems since I did that work several years ago.
@@ScalextricDigital many thanks for your reply. I do have wiretaps there from an old Scalextric but there seems to be some confusion even when I got in contact with Hornby themselves as to why the 6 car powerbase had two power ports. Myself I would have linked those Lane 1 and 3 to 2 and 4 and divided the second powerbase between them on a 4 Lane track but the gentleman that I spoke to seem to have no knowledge on this. Largest track that I've ever had up and running was approximately 80 foot but we're going for the 200 as it's for a charity event to raise money for the Norfolk Broards racing team(tasker whiskey challenge) and before you say yes I have spelt it correctly :-)
Thank you for your advice if I can I will get some footage and put it on TH-cam so people can see how the track went.
Jaydee
@@suzy650 Oh yes... the two power ports on the C7042, as well as the new ARC Pro power bases are for a second power supply. This increases the total amperage that the base can supply, so that running 4 to 6 cars does not have so much power loss when one car takes off or stalls and starts taking more amps than normal, taking away amps from the other cars and slowing them down. With two power supplies, you double the amps from 4 to 8 amps. The voltage is the same, but the amount of power available is doubled. This doesn't change the problem of a really long track needing power taps, though. If you're running with more than 3 cars, definitely get the second power supply to plug into the base. Set up some power taps, I'd say at LEAST 4 for such a long track, and also make sure the rails are nice and snug by pressing down the metal tabs at the connectors from the bottom (flip over onto hard surface and press the tabs down with a hard tool of some kind). With snug fitting connections and a few power taps, plus a second power supply, you'll have great 6 car racing for your event!
Hi great tutorials! I have a problem in analogue mode, regardless of the settings lane 1 goes right to left but lane 2 goes left to right. Can you help as I can’t find a solution thank you
I believe in these cases the base has a defect such as a malfunctioning relay. Your best bet is to contact Scalextric customer service to see if they can help. But, if you use it exclusively in analog mode, you could just open it up and swap the polarity of the wires that go to the rails for the slot that's going backward.
Greg Gaub Thank you Greg I use both digital and analogue (mostly digital) it only happens in analogue mode although if I use a car with a chip in analogue mode it goes in the correct direction which is strange?
@@leesslotcars That's because digital is AC and the car chips have bridge rectifiers in them. They will always go forward.
Hi.. Can you pls help me with my c7042 power base.
The problem is the noise coming out of it. It sounds like a fan running inside but it's much louder than say a laptop fan. And the sound is not even smooth. Kind of continuous clicking.
I have seen videos and it seems like the base does not have any noise coming out of it while is use, except for the beep on pressing the buttons.
Can you please confirm if this is normal.
There is a fan, but it sounds as if yours is hitting something inside the base. You could return it to the place of purchase for a replacement, or contact Scalextric/Hornby directly for warranty service. If you're good with electronics, you might be able to open it up and fix it yourself, but I would only suggest that if you feel confident, and don't care about voiding your warranty.
How do change from a anolog to digital I'm stuck in anolog
Watch the video about analog mode, and follow the same steps to switch back to digital.
did you evewr do part 5 i cannot find it on youtune
Sorry, no, I did not.
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Can i use this 6 unit with any other digital set?
Any other SCALEXTRIC digital set, yes. (and to be clear, "Scalextric" in Spain is not the same, so if you're in Spain, this can only be used with SUPERSLOT sets)
Greg Gaub cheers 👌
The PSU for the C7030 is not compatible with the C7042.
The C7030 has it's own power issues to deal with. Even with two power supplies for it, 6 cars can be a burden, especially on a track with many lane changers and/or accessories. The C7042 with just one compatible power supply would probably run 6 cars as well, possibly better.
The "APB" as we call it, is roughly equivalent to the C7030 with the Simple-H power upgrade. Besides, development is active for the APB, and stopped on the C7030.
Yes, really!
Wait... what are you referring to? :)
Great video! Hope you like mine..........
Here is a link.. th-cam.com/video/hX9qXMi2IZc/w-d-xo.html
Can you tell me if this noise normal please..
Definitely NOT normal.
See if you can get it swapped out where you bought it. If not, contact Hornby/Scalextric for warranty service.
dead useful since instruction booklet is bleak.
WOW, REALLY?
Wow, that's some really, really poor usability on display... :(