A couple years ago in my zeal to buy the things I needed to build my track, I bought some photocell sensors for the computer timing deal. I then purchased some lights to go above and shine down on the photocells. I didn't realize until this weekend that I had purchased infrared lights.

Will these lights work with the photocells? In rereading info from various sources, I see things about a "strong" light source needed with the photocells. Did I mess up? :confused:

I have yet to hook things up and actually try it but I didn't want to start gluing/taping/arcwelding things in place until I knew if this will worky or not.

Infrared should work fine, it's what I use for mine and I have never had a problem.

Thanks Marty! Like a nice glass of alka-seltzer, you just made me feel better! :wave:

You got it! Just make sure your IR lights are directly over the sensors, and double check them before you "arcweld" anything into place. :)

The IR lights work perfectly! I'm on cloud freakin' nine right now as I was struggling more with getting the software to work. This is way cool! :cool:

Awesome, glad to hear it!

Speaking of timing systems any one have a timing system for sale fo HO DRAG racing? T-mate getting crazy.