Scorpius does Carrera Digital

[aussieslotter]

Nitrous for Carrera Digital 

Here’s how it will work.
*Scorpius controller sends global wireless commands.
*Scorpius MPD chipped car and Scorpius to Carrera wireless relay both receive command.
*Relay sends to Carrera receiver.
*User has full benefits of Carrera 100% native and Scorpius protocols.
*All existing race software and apps completely compatible.

Primary benefits throttle:
1. 256 step throttle resolution for superior control and reduced lap times.
2. 256 brake resolution for superior control and reduced lap times.
3. Throttle mapping
4. Throttle Minimum speed.
5. Throttle choke 
6. Throttle choke bypass
7. Throttle traction control
8. Throttle adjustable brakes on the fly
9. Throttle map selection on the fly.
10.Throttle speed limiter (pits or learner mode) 
11. Can be reconfigured with Carrera  Wireless throttle protocols.
12. Can be used in conjunction with Scorpius Wireless Analogue module to run analogue cars in traditional analogue track.

Primary benefits Scorpius MPD car decoder:
* Can be operated by Scorpius controller for Nitrous mode or in Native mode using any Carrera controller set up.
* Telemetry as follows:
1. Car ID
2. Car PIN
3. Motor drive PWM
4. Brake drive PWM
5. Sector incl lap count request 
6. Lane 
7. Lane change request status.
8. Version Number 
9. Tacho RPM
10.Back EMF in Volts
11.Current draw in amps
12.Torque in N-m
13.Power in watts
14.Fuel level in litres 
15.Tyre level %
16.Brake pad level %
17.Damage level %
18.G force X axis 
19.G force Y axis
20.G force Z axis
21.Sound preferences 1-8
22.Lighting preferences 1-8
23.Driver Name 
24.Lap time
25.Best lap time
26.Laps 

*Free wireless updates using phone.
*Configure brakes and throttle mapping when used natively.
*Full functioning lights.
*Scorpius, Scalextric full compatibility.
*Powerful 10A motor drive 
*In car simulations as follows:
1. Tyres
2. Brake pad wear
3. Simulated tank weight.
4. Simulated fuel usage based on electricity usage not throttle position.
5. Simulated damage using G-force detection.

Edited January 12, 2024 by aussieslotter

[aussieslotter]

Here’s the 100% truly compatible 100% plug and play Nitrous decoder by Scorpius Industries Pty Ltd.

All you need is some Blu-tack.
Chip can be used on Carrera native, Scorpius or Nitrous systems.
Now choose a basic 6 car system, an advanced 6 car Nitrous system or advanced 24 car Scorpius system. 

Carrera chip size 470 sq.mm
Nitrous chip size 292.6 sq.mm
Nitrous decoder is 38% smaller.

The chip will have the 100uF electrolytic cap on a fly lead for installation flexibility on the next prototype.
The last pic shows the PCB mounted IR LED for Carrera lane changing and lapcounting.

In Nitrous mode (Scorpius controller and Scorpius-Carrera dongle required) you will get 256 step throttle and brake resolution, hall sensor, OLED screen and accelerometer functions, full light control ala 1:1, telemetry and a heap of other functions. 

[aussieslotter]

Hi Legends and those not,

What is it? It’s a dongle that receives Scorpius throttle data and turns it into Carrera throttle data and delivers it to a RJ12 telephone plug that connects to the Carrera CU.

Its part of the master plan to develop a dual communications system for Carrera users to bring them up to 2024 bench marks. Our controller will be able to talk to the Carrera CU and the MPD powered Nitrous chipped car.

We now we have not just one but two 12C data ports. This negates the need of a seperate DAC chip as mentioned in previous posts here.

The blue and white wire are 5V power from the CU that powers the MPD. Phew no battery required!
The pic is based on the upcoming MPD V5 prototype coming in March with two 12C data ports not just one.
It will come with pins specifically for a reset switch pcb and a pcb mounted micro (momentary) switch.
So here I’ve replaced the Carrera reset switch with an off the shelf momentary switch connected to the 2 pins.
The OLED will be held in place by a 3D printed surround. It will be powered off the MPD.
The RJ12 plug is re-soldered to the MPD as shown.
At this stage I’m using a Carrera Dongle casing as it has a smart matching (to the app connect box) enclosure with the reset hole and screen cut out, labelling, as well as the RJ12 plug with a nice shroud where it leaves the enclosure. 
As you can see the MPDs small size makes for an easy install and everything fits nicely with room to spare.
I could also re-program an existing Carrera dongle. But we like everything hardware wise to be proprietary. It’s a possibility though and something to consider. 

Here we will simply use the proposed MPD V5 as is and only a firmware change is required.

That firmware upgrade won’t be easy. The good news is its only simple throttle signal and a LC switch signal.

The MPD “Digital wireless slot car Arduinos” adaptability and flexible interface make it so much easier to turn almost any conceivable idea into reality.
 

[aussieslotter]

The Nitrous project for Carrera users powered by Scorpius Wireless.

 

[aussieslotter]

On 12/29/2024 at 6:33 AM, aussieslotter said:

Hi Legends and those not,

What is it? It’s a dongle that receives Scorpius throttle data and turns it into Carrera throttle data and delivers it to a RJ12 telephone plug that connects to the Carrera CU.

Its part of the master plan to develop a dual communications system for Carrera users to bring them up to 2024 bench marks. Our controller will be able to talk to the Carrera CU and the MPD powered Nitrous chipped car.

We now we have not just one but two 12C data ports. This negates the need of a seperate DAC chip as mentioned in previous posts here.

The blue and white wire are 5V power from the CU that powers the MPD. Phew no battery required!
The pic is based on the upcoming MPD V5 prototype coming in March with two 12C data ports not just one.
It will come with pins specifically for a reset switch pcb and a pcb mounted micro (momentary) switch.
So here I’ve replaced the Carrera reset switch with an off the shelf momentary switch connected to the 2 pins.
The OLED will be held in place by a 3D printed surround. It will be powered off the MPD.
The RJ12 plug is re-soldered to the MPD as shown.
At this stage I’m using a Carrera Dongle casing as it has a smart matching (to the app connect box) enclosure with the reset hole and screen cut out, labelling, as well as the RJ12 plug with a nice shroud where it leaves the enclosure. 
As you can see the MPDs small size makes for an easy install and everything fits nicely with room to spare.
I could also re-program an existing Carrera dongle. But we like everything hardware wise to be proprietary. It’s a possibility though and something to consider. 

Here we will simply use the proposed MPD V5 as is and only a firmware change is required.

That firmware upgrade won’t be easy. The good news is its only simple throttle signal and a LC switch signal.

The MPD “Digital wireless slot car Arduinos” adaptability and flexible interface make it so much easier to turn almost any conceivable idea into reality.
 

Oops photos would be nice