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Hank80
12-19-2006, 01:46 PM
Where can one get a slot car motor dyno?

After reading alot here, it seems alot of debate can be resolved if I can acquire a motor dyno specifically for slot car motors, either 1/32 and 1/24 scale. Granted I have one already for my 1/10 scale RC. I have used it before but the results are sporadic at best, for slot car motor application.

So the question remains, where could I acquire a dyno just for slot car motors, does and one have any ideas on the matter?

Thanx in advance.
Henry......

:wave:

Hank80
12-19-2006, 05:07 PM
http://www.kelvinlight.com/eng/INDEX.HTM

has anybody heard or used this before,..or on that hand have any information on this product?

Thanx,...
:wave: :thumbsup: :dude:

FastMann
12-19-2006, 10:40 PM
I'd also like to know. Anyone? :confused:

noddaz
12-20-2006, 07:03 AM
Here is a link...
http://www.slotcarillustrated.com/InTheGroove.html

I am sure he will be more than happy to reply...

Hank80
12-20-2006, 09:39 AM
I sent Alan a email on the subject.

Thanx
Henry

FastMann
12-20-2006, 06:36 PM
The article on the test bed is very cool. :thumbsup:

Dunk2011
12-20-2006, 11:40 PM
http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=168735 :thumbsup:

Ragnar
12-21-2006, 01:02 PM
I haven't seen a rig like that since the sixties.

wnovess99
12-21-2006, 04:32 PM
I ve seen a homemade chassis dyno for HO cars. The rear tires spun an armature which read out on a volt meter. I never really saw much purpose for it.

FastMann
12-21-2006, 05:16 PM
I guess you could see which motor was strongest and pick that motor for the car. Wouldn't you have to break the motors in first to make sure you got proper readings, though? I mean, you might have two motors and one is strong out of the box, but when you break them in the other might actually be stronger. Is this something to watch for?

djvick08
02-28-2010, 11:14 AM
I found an HO Slot Card Dyno here in Rochester, NY made my a local slot car racer. He sells them on his website which is VRP Slot Racing.com (http://www.vrpslotracing.com) His products are amazing and definitely help you to fine tune your cars.

Vintage_Nut
03-05-2010, 11:11 AM
I have a fellow racer that in the process of developing one for those scales. He already developed one for the HO scale. I used to have a great one many years ago. Had it own built in power supply. Two meters.One that measured amps and volts and the other measured feet per second. Alas, a "friend" borrowed it and then disappeared. If you are really interested in getting one send me a PM with a email address and will keep you posted on his progress. The one he is developing will be digital.

monroe_steve
03-09-2010, 04:52 PM
Tamiya makes a "speed checker" in 2wd & 4wd but I can only find the 4wd on auction. I don't know as it measures amps & volts though.

dantana
03-11-2010, 05:31 PM
Here is a link to a awesome dyno tech block

It is also on YouTube. Type in Red Line Tech Block

slotnewbie69
03-16-2010, 01:26 PM
i like that it can hook up to track power,neat idea.being able to check for voltage drops in your track is handy