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Post by gibbo61 on Dec 19, 2019 8:54:20 GMT -7
A friend of mine has purchased a cnc router. He is into 1/32 slots and got it to make his own track.I have managed to pursuade him that making me an ho scale strip would be an outstanding way for him to " hone " his skills. This is still in the planning stages but I could not contain my excitement and had to share.
I will be researching stuff like ,track & rail material,power supplies,timing systems ect. ect. any input will be welcomed as I search this forum for info .. Who know maybe another proxy venue is off on the horizon
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Post by GTS on Dec 19, 2019 9:13:14 GMT -7
I went thru a bit of trial & error  building my track. If you happen to look at some of the documentation and feel the need for more info or even files, let me know and I'll hook you up!
Some of the construction starts here with this link: link |
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Post by dave632 on Dec 19, 2019 13:11:15 GMT -7
Nice to see another strip being built. Good luck with it. I will help with any help or advice I can offer.
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Post by AJR on Dec 19, 2019 13:29:52 GMT -7
Always like to hear about the new drag strips! Keep us updated.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2019 16:18:11 GMT -7
where are you?
I am in the Phi PA region.
I might/could be talked into selling a Track Mate timing system.
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Post by gibbo61 on Dec 20, 2019 11:10:52 GMT -7
I live in upstate N.Y. . About 40 miles north of Albany
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Post by nosubfor3 on Jan 5, 2020 5:17:53 GMT -7
I live in upstate N.Y. . About 40 miles north of Albany I have two type of rail material you can try. I am 15 minutes east of Albany willing to put in sweat equity also. |
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Post by gibbo61 on Apr 15, 2020 7:56:59 GMT -7
I have set up a 15ft. powered strip in my barn to establish the footprint needed for the permanent track. I'm thinking a 24ft long x 18 inch wide
table will provide enough room for strip & shutdown.The length of powered area will be 15.5 feet.I have room for longer but this seems to be "standard" length. That. is my plan as my routing buddy hones his skills. Any feedback appreciated.
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Post by GTS on Apr 15, 2020 11:20:33 GMT -7
Here are some measurements I hope will be useful.
Like I mentioned before, I have cuttable files if you and your CNC partner would find them useful. I could probably send them in a format that the two of you would be able to modify to suit your needs. Just let me know.
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Post by dave632 on Apr 15, 2020 14:50:14 GMT -7
Sounds like the new strip is getting into the construction stage.
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Post by dave632 on Apr 17, 2020 7:53:52 GMT -7
Dynamic braking and a catch box are a good addition for your strip. Dynamic braking is simply shorting the two rails together after the end of the powered strip. Of course there can be no connection to the powered section of the track. This will turn the cars motor into a generator helping to slow the car.
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Post by nosubfor3 on Apr 18, 2020 13:20:04 GMT -7
Here are some measurements I hope will be useful.
Like I mentioned before, I have cuttable files if you and your CNC partner would find them useful. I could probably send them in a format that the two of you would be able to modify to suit your needs. Just let me know.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2020 15:14:45 GMT -7
.....The length of powered area will be 15.5 feet.I have room for longer but this seems to be "standard" length..... hey, good to hear another track is getting built. not to cause trouble, but my calculations indicate that 1000 feet at 1/64 scale would be 15 feet, 7.5 inches. and while there are several opinions about the specific length and there are certainly some that are really close to that, you might want to consider checking calculations. a few inches, even an inch and a half doesn't make a big deal, so please feel free to create any length you want. just my two cents!  |
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Post by dave632 on Apr 18, 2020 15:51:50 GMT -7
Al you are right on. My track is actually 15.75' but I still call it 15 1/2' because it is easier to describe.
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Post by GTS on Apr 19, 2020 8:09:30 GMT -7
The math is fairly simple to do with a calculator. 1000' divided by 64 (the scale) = 15.625' 15.625' x 12 (inches in a foot) = 187.5" (15' x 12" = 180")
Same formula for your other measurements, for example: 660' divided by 64 = 10.3125' 10.3125' x 12" = 123.75"
Personally, if I'd had the room, I'd have gone with a 1/4 mile scale track. And for tuning purposes for other proxy tracks, just put a sensor in at the scale 1000' mark.
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building my track. If you happen to look at some of the documentation and feel the need for more info or even files, let me know and I'll hook you up!
