Davnic74 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I know some of the QLD guy's use them and i forgot to ask them how good they are... Doe's anyone know if there good or really good? thanks Quote Regard's David Team Phoenix 4 x Australian National Champion. Premier Raceway Build Gallery Raceway Build. Heany Park Raceway Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Yeah,Ive tried one.A mate has one and it was nice. I have a feeling that it uses PWM electronics(whatever they are) I think the wiper is contactless which might explain PWM But the main feature was the braking which apparently comes on as you ease back on the trigger,i.e. as soon as the wiper moves back not when the wiper gets back to the start of its movement. There are three adjustments of brake ,choke and sensitivity on the top of the controller making it good for lefties. The controller I used was the first of the series which could handle motors up to about S16D....It ran cool with no heat generated at all. Recommended... I would say! regards Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul NZ Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Dave, there are half a dozen up here with them, I have tried a few, and they are worth every cent, They are maintenance free, have no trigger resistance and the power is so smooth and as Munter said the brakes are the best around. you just instantly like them. I'll be getting one as soon as I've built a couple more cars. Quote Paul NZ - Scale with Detail! Narangba Club Local Gold Coast Raceway 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davnic74 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thank's for the reply guy's, Ace hobbies has them, and as my Professor Motor had an issue at the APC although i gave it a clean and seems fine now i might just send Werner an email to see if he has any special's atm... Quote Regard's David Team Phoenix 4 x Australian National Champion. Premier Raceway Build Gallery Raceway Build. Heany Park Raceway Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoath Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) ***EDIT*** Advertising material deleted. Sounds good Dave... which nut are you removing???!!! $310 and that's the cheap one!!! Still... I spose if you buy 3 cars these days you're almost even.... Edited November 17, 2009 by knoath Quote Cheers, Dick SCMR build thread Woodbrook Valley build thread "A Man's home is his castle, but his garage is his sanctuary!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermouse Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I looked them up as well, and thought the same thing, clearly once you get into this territory you move into a totally different price structuring system. I recall reading a post about the Jaygee controller, and a few months later there was a post about a new affordable controller for home tracks, clicked on the link, specs sounded good (but what did I know) and the affordable price was only US$199 Just on the whole PWM thing seems to be the way to go, Isn't the Scorpius controller based on that technology and don't the slot.it controllers use a zero contact hall effect and PWM?? Also I see that Truspeed make a PWM controller, but it is as expensive as the ACD Pro. cheers DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul NZ Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) Guys, these are built for performance, I don't have one, my controller is an electronic controller with wipper and it is ok, in fact its better than a PM or slotit but when you use one of these Acd controllers your driving skill is instantly better because of the smoothness and the ease in which you can drive with it. Guess you need to try one to understand what I mean, I'm not saying its the only one out there but all the good ones will cost you @ $300 or more DM, yes Scorpius is the same type, maybe not as rugged but it doesn't need to be. I don't think that Rick has them running on commercial anolog tracks yet either. Edited November 17, 2009 by Paul NZ Quote Paul NZ - Scale with Detail! Narangba Club Local Gold Coast Raceway 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwace Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 ...There is an article about the varoius (high end) controllers on the IMCA website in the News Section (you have to scroll down a bit) ; CLICK HERE It gives you a good summery on what is currently on the market. Cheers Werner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davnic74 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Well i ordered the ACD Pro5 today, apparently it's my Christmas pressie for the next 5 year's... When i have tried it out i will add my thought's, if it's better than my PM then it should be awsome.. Thanks guys for the info and link's 1 Quote Regard's David Team Phoenix 4 x Australian National Champion. Premier Raceway Build Gallery Raceway Build. Heany Park Raceway Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzminiz Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 fark mate, i love those pressie's as in a year they start to say "well that isn't fair, you should still get something" Quote The Duke - 2nd Routed Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul NZ Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Good on you Dave, you won't regret it, now I'm going to have to get a new controller cause you will certainly kick my butt now! Quote Paul NZ - Scale with Detail! Narangba Club Local Gold Coast Raceway 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Great! I'm sure you will enjoy "the fresh new feeling" a good electronic controller brings to slotcar driving. It wasnt that long ago I remember seeing quite a heated debate over controllers on this forum! regards Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davnic74 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) Cheer's guy's, @ Eric, thats the plan.. I was hoping to try it out tonight, but in my rush to get out of work i left it in the office.. :nice: Edited December 1, 2009 by Davnic74 Quote Regard's David Team Phoenix 4 x Australian National Champion. Premier Raceway Build Gallery Raceway Build. Heany Park Raceway Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richo99 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Hi Dave, I use one of these & is far more sensitive than the PM. The only issue is Dave N & I blew quite a few fuses. However, Dave went into J Car electronics and for $6ea he bought some self reseting fuses. Soldered them to an old blown fuse & now more problems. We will show you at Hornsby next week. You will really notice a big difference in the way the power comes on. OK on a big track but on the little tracks takes a bit of getting used to. Pete Quote Richo Nomad Raceway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davnic74 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) Hi Dave, I use one of these & is far more sensitive than the PM. The only issue is Dave N & I blew quite a few fuses. However, Dave went into J Car electronics and for $6ea he bought some self reseting fuses. Soldered them to an old blown fuse & now more problems. We will show you at Hornsby next week. You will really notice a big difference in the way the power comes on. OK on a big track but on the little tracks takes a bit of getting used to. Pete G'day Pete, Was there any reason for blowing fuses so often? Good to hear there is a quick fix solution if i have that problem. I plan to do some testing with it at MR soon, hopefully i can get it sorted before the 13th. Edited December 2, 2009 by Davnic74 Quote Regard's David Team Phoenix 4 x Australian National Champion. Premier Raceway Build Gallery Raceway Build. Heany Park Raceway Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richo99 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Yeah, nothing to do with the quality of the controller. They are very good. I think on our tight home tracks, when you de slot and run over braid, if you have your finger still on, it might just short over the braid. Being all electronic it is a safety measure. In saying that, Werner has not replaced a fuse in his. But its better the fuse blows than the controller. But these auto reset fuses, protect he controller & by the time the car is marshalled, it has re set. Very easy to do. You will really notice some punch out of a corner.... Pete Quote Richo Nomad Raceway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Dave...its been a while since you got the controller,any news now you have got used to it? Terry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 So 11 years on and what is the verdict? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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