SlotsNZ Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 A new version of the Trackmate Software is available - version 9.30 Changes and improvements are: Fixed Championship mode Support dual monitor Have more than one window open, you can view all laps, race results during race ** Supports Trial Race, all racers must complete all laps not just their current lap before race ends ++++ Fixed interface with sell time hardware sensor test Improved Race Results Added Total Time for all heats ** Add to that, the sub-windows display properly without a lot of grey space at bottom, and all windows resize properly - at last. ++++ People who run LAP races rather than timed races will be especially happy that they can now set for all heats to continue ticking through until the last racer completes their laps. Link to Trackmate Site Local resellers should also be able to supply the software Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 So I have downloaded it. I only need to open up the folder and click on the install file? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Yep You will need to recreate your settings and drivers as the new version will be in a new folder ie, you will have both versions of the software installed on your PC Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieslotter Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Race Coordinator leaves this carp for dead. Edited March 24, 2019 by aussieslotter Quote It can’t even count laps. :) www.scorpiuswireless.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 I have this “ new “ version installed to look at, have to say dissapointing. After all these years I thought this would be a big change with lots of options. RC will remainnas our go to software. Shame as Trakmate interface is reliable for a basic interface. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddo Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Bit harsh, but I hear you guys. Though I would say RC nearly has too many options, miss a single tick box and trouble lies ahead!! Might have been mentioned before, but we have found that when running RC software with the Trackmate relay, the first heat of all new races generally misses counting the first lap for some/all racers. Nearly always have to re-start the first heat. This happens at all our club's tracks, is not isolated to a specific track/PC/relay. We are going to try Trackmate's software for a few meets to see if it eliminates the same issue. Anyone else had similar experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Hi all. One of our local racers has had lots of trouble with Trackmate over a long period but my brother and I have had virtually no trouble for 8-9 years. Agree it is a bit basic but have to agree RC the other way around. Probably once set up it is fine but I like the TM simplicity. Regards Chas Le Breton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Caddo If you are missing the first lap it is most likely something in your setup, some where. I agree RC has a lot of options, But once setup it is very good. We don’t use all the options in RC but some people do,we just like to race and look at the results, some like to try and review every lap! I wonder if Daniel ever regrets not taking Dave up on his offer to rewrite the Trakmate software? Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted March 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Hi all. One of our local racers has had lots of trouble with Trackmate over a long period but my brother and I have had virtually no trouble for 8-9 years. Agree it is a bit basic but have to agree RC the other way around. Probably once set up it is fine but I like the TM simplicity. Regards Chas Le Breton I think that sums it up well Charles. The simplicity of setup and using of Trackmate own software makes it a good option for the many "technologically challenged" slotters, and it does all most want for home or small club racing. RC has some great features, but not everyone needs them, and can be problemetic for some. I use both, and have some RC screens I coded up that buttonise almost every general feature on the top screen, as well as showing interim and live results for up to twenty drivers. But most club nights at home I just use TM software as most guys in club are comfortable with it, and so someone else can run the PC while I race or marshal elsewhere. HAH Charles, I know which one has the problems. "Your members trouble" is in his own wiring. I had him send me back both his blown up boards when he ordered a third one from me. I swapped them each for mine and they worked perfectly. Ran them all for days, not a blip. As I told him, I am yet to see a blown up board in 10 years or more of selling the gear. I suggested him what to do, how to test each part of his wiring - and alternately, to basically replace his wiring and use a new set of wiring from me... but haven't heard anything since. Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Thanks Mark. I will say not more. I wired our track back in 09-10 and apart from some trouble with bright sunlight from glass door near infrared things which was fixed by putting hood on light bridge TM has worked very well. I did start to set-up RC once and it is used by Tauranga and Welling at least but have stayed with TM and will continue to do so. A simple solution for a simple guy. Regards Chas Le Breton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 I have one up on you Mark! I have seen one blown Trakmate board since it changed to Windows from DOS. One of the Launceston guys managed to kill the Relay output on a board. Never found out how,no one would say. But the rest of the board still worked. You need to get some other club guys using RC, I have one guy that can do most things and several others that can at least runnrace nights. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hi Phil. I can certainly install and set-up RC but just thought it was too much bother when what we have is excellent . Might have another go sometime but would have to be very keen. Having enough trouble at moment even working on my cars. On a high at moment however so you never know I might even get that Brabham BT54 finished. You will remember you made me some transfers. Have just finished MG Metro for WRP but have just learnt I can now remove back mud flaps. Noticed when installing new tyres that car was scraping a bit as car body shifted leaving tell tale rubber filings even after I had cleaned up. I suspect this might have been making it run a little slow at times. Hope you and your family are well. I am still into Family/DNA research. Never knew I had so many rellies in Tasmania. Perham and Everett or related families. Regards Chas Le Breton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddo Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Caddo If you are missing the first lap it is most likely something in your setup, some where. I agree RC has a lot of options, But once setup it is very good. We don’t use all the options in RC but some people do,we just like to race and look at the results, some like to try and review every lap! I wonder if Daniel ever regrets not taking Dave up on his offer to rewrite the Trakmate software? Hi Phil Happy to admit user error with the first lap misses, but it is random, sometimes there, sometimes not. When the problem arises, probably 70% of races, it only ever affects the first heat - how can it be a setting if it doesn't affect all race heats? Can repeat the same race/settings, and the problem may not be there. A local commercial slot centre in Sydney have experienced the same issue so much, they just automatically re-start the first heat in every race. I'm really surprised other race groups using RC with the Trackmate interface aren't seeing the same issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 A local commercial slot centre in Sydney have experienced the same issue so much, they just automatically re-start the first heat in every race. I'm really surprised other race groups using RC with the Trackmate interface aren't seeing the same issue. We are guilty of topic drift serious enough to report it to Fitzy for an exposure doco, - but I haven't come across that problem in RC Caddo. Could it be a bug in a shared screen development? More than happy to offer my screen files and .json file etc for comparison testing. Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Caddo Without knowing the Race and Track settings it would be hard to make any comments. But it would certainly be worth contacting Dave about the problem, he usually can sort any problems very quickly. His support is second to none. The great support from Dave is the one thing that makes RC so good. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddo Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 A local commercial slot centre in Sydney have experienced the same issue so much, they just automatically re-start the first heat in every race. I'm really surprised other race groups using RC with the Trackmate interface aren't seeing the same issue. We are guilty of topic drift serious enough to report it to Fitzy for an exposure doco, - but I haven't come across that problem in RC Caddo. Could it be a bug in a shared screen development? More than happy to offer my screen files and .json file etc for comparison testing. Caddo Without knowing the Race and Track settings it would be hard to make any comments. But it would certainly be worth contacting Dave about the problem, he usually can sort any problems very quickly. His support is second to none. The great support from Dave is the one thing that makes RC so good. Yeah for sure, Dave deserves high praise for his efforts, RC is magnificent, and I need a beating for moving the topic way off it's axis. One thing I need to ask you both though - are your groups checking that 0 is registered for each racer when crossing the sensors at the start of each heat, especially the first in each new race/class? Also checking the heat results for longer than normal first lap times on the first lap? If there was no jump start, a long first lap time is an indicator that the first lap didn't register with the race control system. We literally use the same settings for each race and just change the name, an intermittent problem doesn't add up to it being a race setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Caddo, we'd have to have an IQ of sub zero if we weren't aware a lap wasn't being counted. - We also have audio going off as the they pass the first time (One guy in club only uses RC, as it is in an Arduino system I built for him) Yeah it could easily be a race setting, dependent upon lap time, whether you start before or after the sensors, and a bunch of other factors. - I take it no-one in your club actually reads the code to go through all parts of your files. Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Like Marks guys if one of our guys missed a lap or had a false count we would certainly know. Two weeks ago one guy had a “short” lap and everyone knew about it. He simply placed his car back in the wrong place after a lane change. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted July 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Just noticed on the weekend that Daniel had put out a software update back in April. He doesn't seem to have any advice system for his dealers...... He called it version 9.41, but it is actually 9.42. It certainly seems to improve how some sub windows are displayed. Here are the update details - which read almost the same as for 9.30, but seem to work better. Fixed Championship mode Support for dual monitor Have more than one window open, you can view all laps, race results during race [Actually 9.30 seemed to do this mostly okay, but it updates live now] Supports Trial Race, all racers must complete all laps not just their current lap before race ends *** Fixed interface with sell time hardware sensor test Improved Race Results Added Total Time for all heats *** Something I have been asking for; - for about 8 years, YAY, Garden City guys will like this. It can be downloaded free from their site if you have registered an account. HB guys, I will bring to each track on a memory stick. Other Kiwis, I can do a disc for a few pesos - see the Trackmate section in SlotRaceShop. Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) He certainly does not communicate very well, shame as the hardware is good. Edited July 22, 2019 by kalbfellp Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 Thank’s SlotsNZ, all installed. I must practice running a race night , instead of co-opting guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquakiwi1952 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) I've been tryingto get a download link via Trackmates website for the last 10 days or so. I've finally got my Rally loop/practice track set up again and thought I'd go with the newer version (tho I've no idear how to use it) Edited July 28, 2019 by Aquakiwi1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted July 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 HaVe you registered an account and logged in? Then you just buy it as a free download, and wait for the system to send you a link for the download. Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquakiwi1952 Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 Yes done all that Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted July 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 So what is your problem [said in the polite sense that is] Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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