future of magracing
Posted: Sun 20. Sep 2015 07:43
Recently there was a disappointing post here about the direction of magracing. I cannot find it anymore but still felt the need to reply. I am one of the people who do not have a magracing setup yet because it takes quite some time, money and space to get it going. I read plenty of comments on the site that might help to take magracing to the next level and did not see any steps taken toward that direction (they can of course be hidden to the forum users). Personally I already gave some idea's here: viewtopic.php?p=2921#p2921. I really think that magracing needs and can have an almost ready to play package that is multi function able but the will, motivation and resources need to be there to make that happen.
Regarding the steering and track: if the steering and a coil as the magnet for guidance I discussed is possible it might also be possible to fine tune that to fit existing slot tracks.
I also wondered if for the communication bluetooth was tested. That can be used without to much costs you can use your phone/tablet to control the car as well which might make it even more attractive to people to give it a try since they don't need a separate controller. (as well as maybe have the car drive by the computer and add sensors)
Regarding the steering and track: if the steering and a coil as the magnet for guidance I discussed is possible it might also be possible to fine tune that to fit existing slot tracks.
I also wondered if for the communication bluetooth was tested. That can be used without to much costs you can use your phone/tablet to control the car as well which might make it even more attractive to people to give it a try since they don't need a separate controller. (as well as maybe have the car drive by the computer and add sensors)