Tjettom
07-08-2008, 01:03 PM
preface; all opinions and perspectives are entirely my own personal observations.....
That said,there has been a new development and break through in resistor based tjet controller technology.
Jerry Schmoyer of BRP (Bowman Racing Products) has designed and made available to the public,the finest resistor based tjet controller I have ever tested.I feel the day has finally come that there is now a resistor based controller available that is purpose designed,built and ideally matched for tjet specific usage.Jerry offers two styles of his newly designed controllers.The Stage I, based on the Parma econo series platform and also the Stage II,based on the Parma turbo platform. In both models,the unique technology break through comes from the ranges of resistance that Jerry recognized essential to running tjets and unlike any other controller I've tested,the range of resistance is fully adjustable through the ingenious addition of a variable sensitivity potentiometer.This newly designed feature allows the user to set the resistance to their personal liking.How cool is that? Not merely a selector switch but a fully adjustable sensitivity knob/pot! Jerry builds both models and offers them in 80-120,100-140,and 120-180 ohm ranges.A full spectrum of diversity for the tjet enthusiast.
The first time I noticed Jerry's unique controllers,I though wow what a marvel idea.It's about time someone made a tjet controller so diverse. And even more important to me than anything else was I could now get something in the much needed more than 120 ohm range.Owning electronic as well as many 120 ohm resistor controllers,I have always felt the need for higher ohm tjet controllers.With the higher resistance and adjustable sensitivity much better control and stable cornering can be realized and appreciated especially on technical layouts.Although my other controllers (120 ohm) worked well on simple layouts,many times racing on more technical road courses I would realize I would have to repeatedly blip the trigger in and out when negotiating smaller curves.Now,with Jerry's new designed controller I can feel confident that there is plenty adjustability in the variable sensitivity to compensate for cornering smoothly on any type of track layout.
After initial consultation with Jerry concerning his newly designed controllers it was very apparent that he was very cordial and understanding as well as most enthusiastic concerning the tjet slot car hobby and the tjet racers needs.After discussing various controller options,he offered to send me two different Stage II models for testing.With my inquiry,he even custom built them both with adjustable brake pots which isn't a standard offering.I had then asked out of curiosity what the highest resistance tjet controller he could build.Low and behold,I was surprised and excited when he sent one of the controllers a custom built 142-225 ohm model complete with adjustable brakes.Talk about satisfying the customers needs! It's a real nice unit!
So,for a quick review of performance,the 120-180 ohm(adjustable sensitivity) model gives all my FRAY/NITRO etc. silicone tired cars excellent smooth ,stable and a confident feel all the way from slow through mid range to top end and still offering adjustability to suit any style track layout no matter what radius curves.
Now,for the second test unit; the custom built 142-225 ohm(adjustable sensitivity) unit. I know what you must be thinking...225 ohms? geez,no way....Well, anymore I mostly promote tjet dirt car racing with rubber tires.Now I have the perfect complimentary controller. For any rubber tired tjet whether a race or pure stock,it's the nicest,smoothest handling controller I've ever tested. No more ill handling twitching,jumpy,or jerkiness...Smooth predictable handling even with the most unruly stock tjet.
In my opinion,Jerry has made a controller that is readily available to all and he has designed a controller that has forever been needed by all tjet enthusiasts. I feel his new design and the venerable tjet to be the perfect marriage. Kinda like peanut butter is to jelly. Since Jerry's controllers arrived for testing,my electronic and my many 120 ohm units haven't been called upon.
So,there you have my impression of a much appreciated product that was designed,built,and made readily available by one of the greatest,friendliest,understanding,caring and most observant Tjet enthusiasts I've had the pleasure doing business with. My hope is that you will find the same enjoyable pleasure doing business with Jerry as what I had.
Oh,yeah, I about forgot the good part...I never sent the test controllers back....I just sent a thin paper money order with a I'm sorry I kept your controller note!
Hey everybody, thanks for listening and check out Jerry's controllers on BRP racing products web site....
And Jerry, not enough I can say how much I appreciate these controllers.I wish I would have had them many moons ago....I could have had a better chance winning more races...So, Big thanks to you and for you sharing your talents with the tjet world.Hats off to you Mr. Jerry Schmoyer.
A friend in the hobby,
Tjettom Baker
That said,there has been a new development and break through in resistor based tjet controller technology.
Jerry Schmoyer of BRP (Bowman Racing Products) has designed and made available to the public,the finest resistor based tjet controller I have ever tested.I feel the day has finally come that there is now a resistor based controller available that is purpose designed,built and ideally matched for tjet specific usage.Jerry offers two styles of his newly designed controllers.The Stage I, based on the Parma econo series platform and also the Stage II,based on the Parma turbo platform. In both models,the unique technology break through comes from the ranges of resistance that Jerry recognized essential to running tjets and unlike any other controller I've tested,the range of resistance is fully adjustable through the ingenious addition of a variable sensitivity potentiometer.This newly designed feature allows the user to set the resistance to their personal liking.How cool is that? Not merely a selector switch but a fully adjustable sensitivity knob/pot! Jerry builds both models and offers them in 80-120,100-140,and 120-180 ohm ranges.A full spectrum of diversity for the tjet enthusiast.
The first time I noticed Jerry's unique controllers,I though wow what a marvel idea.It's about time someone made a tjet controller so diverse. And even more important to me than anything else was I could now get something in the much needed more than 120 ohm range.Owning electronic as well as many 120 ohm resistor controllers,I have always felt the need for higher ohm tjet controllers.With the higher resistance and adjustable sensitivity much better control and stable cornering can be realized and appreciated especially on technical layouts.Although my other controllers (120 ohm) worked well on simple layouts,many times racing on more technical road courses I would realize I would have to repeatedly blip the trigger in and out when negotiating smaller curves.Now,with Jerry's new designed controller I can feel confident that there is plenty adjustability in the variable sensitivity to compensate for cornering smoothly on any type of track layout.
After initial consultation with Jerry concerning his newly designed controllers it was very apparent that he was very cordial and understanding as well as most enthusiastic concerning the tjet slot car hobby and the tjet racers needs.After discussing various controller options,he offered to send me two different Stage II models for testing.With my inquiry,he even custom built them both with adjustable brake pots which isn't a standard offering.I had then asked out of curiosity what the highest resistance tjet controller he could build.Low and behold,I was surprised and excited when he sent one of the controllers a custom built 142-225 ohm model complete with adjustable brakes.Talk about satisfying the customers needs! It's a real nice unit!
So,for a quick review of performance,the 120-180 ohm(adjustable sensitivity) model gives all my FRAY/NITRO etc. silicone tired cars excellent smooth ,stable and a confident feel all the way from slow through mid range to top end and still offering adjustability to suit any style track layout no matter what radius curves.
Now,for the second test unit; the custom built 142-225 ohm(adjustable sensitivity) unit. I know what you must be thinking...225 ohms? geez,no way....Well, anymore I mostly promote tjet dirt car racing with rubber tires.Now I have the perfect complimentary controller. For any rubber tired tjet whether a race or pure stock,it's the nicest,smoothest handling controller I've ever tested. No more ill handling twitching,jumpy,or jerkiness...Smooth predictable handling even with the most unruly stock tjet.
In my opinion,Jerry has made a controller that is readily available to all and he has designed a controller that has forever been needed by all tjet enthusiasts. I feel his new design and the venerable tjet to be the perfect marriage. Kinda like peanut butter is to jelly. Since Jerry's controllers arrived for testing,my electronic and my many 120 ohm units haven't been called upon.
So,there you have my impression of a much appreciated product that was designed,built,and made readily available by one of the greatest,friendliest,understanding,caring and most observant Tjet enthusiasts I've had the pleasure doing business with. My hope is that you will find the same enjoyable pleasure doing business with Jerry as what I had.
Oh,yeah, I about forgot the good part...I never sent the test controllers back....I just sent a thin paper money order with a I'm sorry I kept your controller note!
Hey everybody, thanks for listening and check out Jerry's controllers on BRP racing products web site....
And Jerry, not enough I can say how much I appreciate these controllers.I wish I would have had them many moons ago....I could have had a better chance winning more races...So, Big thanks to you and for you sharing your talents with the tjet world.Hats off to you Mr. Jerry Schmoyer.
A friend in the hobby,
Tjettom Baker