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There is a newer and longer range 2.4GHz tech from the same company that I suspect is a drop-in replacement but you'd/we'd have to replace all the modules in all stations. I think they also have a 900Mhz module, you'd have to change antennas too. A recent revelation after this NATs was that the thic...

I could do that, but you won't like it :D , it's just a diagnostic program I use to operate the hardware with. ModelTrackerScreen.png There's the old line about the dancing bear, "It's not about how well the bear dances, but that it can dance at all". I've been focusing on the hardware aspects of th...

Lonnie, The short answer is the plan includes a bridge between Judgeman and ModelTracker systems. Hardware-wise the bridge has transponders for both systems. It can be display-less or include any of the ModelTracker displays such as the number display with punctuation or the "Race Summary Display" y...

Yes, there is no need to enforce the 2 second turn-light rule. That rule on Judgeman was to eliminate variances in button pushes by the workers at P1.With the human element removed, the system can help the racers by giving them useful feedback. For some that will be like giving them enough rope to h...

I was out at the field today and snapped off a couple quick flights. ModelTracker under formal race mode with pylon 1 start-light, and turns & cuts. Flying starts at 2:10. ( The video looks better in YouTube full screen, Click the YouTube icon at the lower-right. ) Jzt1w8wu9io ModelTracker under pra...

Hi guys, Things you may wish to do to improve your Judgeman system. First thing ... the switches that were supplied with some of the earlier systems proved to be problematic. We are now using part number GTS447A101HR available through Digikey and Mouser. Secondly, the system will work better with me...