Scalextric Sport Digital Console

User Manual v4

User manual for version 4.0, which describes all of the features available in SSDC and how to use them.

User Manual v5

User manual for version 5.0, which describes all of the features available in SSDC and how to use them.

Sample Database v4

Sample database for use with version 2.x, 3.x and 4.x. Download this and save it in your "My Documents" folder and unzip the enclosed database file. You can use the "Preferences" menu option to locate the database once the program has started for the first time. The databaase can be retained between software versions.

System Library

Libary that provides the software interface to your PC's parallel port. Install this into your C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 directory, or wherever you have installed your operating system. It is only required if you wish to use your PC's parallel port to drive track light circuitry.

Arduino Lights Sketch

A template Arduino sketch that can be used to drive track lights. Download this sketch and upload it to your Arduino (using software available from http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software). You can modify the sketch to suit your wiring preferences. SSDC sends a single byte of data with bits being set to indicate which lights should be on or off. The bits are 0 (Green), 1-5 (Reds 1-5), 6-7 (Amber 1-2). Change the #define statements at the start of the sketch to define the pins your lights are connected to.

v5.9.0.0

New features:

• Support for races longer than 1000 laps.
• Support Scorpius Wireless Locator Pros for start/finish and pit sensing.
• Option for track call start delay.
• Improved support for Scorpius Wireless throttles using v9.9 firmware.
• Updated to use Microsoft .net v4.0 framework.

Defect fixes:

• AUX transmit settings now saved between sessions.
• Issue with spline interpolation for throttle profiling.
• Issue with KERS activation with certain throttle setps.

v5.8.9.0

New features:

• KERS feature available for standard wired throttles.

Defect fixes:

• Fix for penalty removal when coasting over pit exit sensor.
• Improved reliability of Bluetooth throttle communication.

v5.8.8.0

New features:

• Bluetooth throttle reconnect now optional, default is not to reconnect (see options window).
• System event log window to help with fault diagnosis.

Defect fixes:

• Fix for fastest lap sound in qualify mode.
• Fix for pit lane timer reset when switching between stationary and moving.

v5.8.7.0

New features:

• Throttle-Pro buzzer alerts adjusted (1st: 2x1sec, 2nd: 4x0.5sec, 3rd: 8x0.3sec).
• Pit entrance zone can "span" the start/finish by setting pit entrance min greater than max.

Defect fixes:

• Made pit timers thread safe to prevent timers freezing.
• Renamed sound option from "qualification end" to "race end".
• Remove automatic switching between bluetooth throttle transmission modes to resolve latency issues.
• Fix for multiple penalties for car that initiates track call.

v5.8.6.0

Defect fixes:

• Fix for defect where race settings are loaded incorrectly if race has been run.
• Fix for defect where delete results button is not disabled after results deleted.

v5.8.5.0

New features:

• Improved fuel burn rate leveling (will require adjustment of tank size and refuel rate).

Defect fixes:

• Improved connection reliability for bluetooth throttles.
• Fix for analytics window menu option.

v5.8.4.0

New features:

• Support for Arduino track lights (requires Arduino sketch - above).
• Automatic resizing of driver and car images when storing in the database.

Defect fixes:

• Fix to provide short delay allowing choice between refuel or penalty when entering pitlane with no sensors.
• Error handling when database has NULL values in certain driver fields.
• Fix for crash when closing and reopening analytics window.
• Fix to enable editing of first variable throttle data point.
• Fix for variable throttle replay when track call occurs.

v5.8.3.0

New features:

• Export option for race analytics.
• Ability to filter report view in race analytics.

Defect fixes:

• Fix for crash when entering pits when no sensors are present.
• Fix for stationary and moving timer when no sensors present.

v5.8.2.1

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New features:

• Refresh button added to analytics window.

Defect fixes:

• Fix for analytics crash if no race results in database.
• Fix for car/track/driver window crash if current database closed.
• Fix missing VIBlend component reference.

v5.8.1.0

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Defect fixes:

• Fix for leaderboard ticker display when leaderboard window is very small.

v5.8.0.0

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New features:

• New race analytics screen.
• Leaderboard ticker with current fastest lap.
• Option to disable the ability to refuel for cars that have penalties.
• Pitlane timer shows moving and stationary times, which turn green when required time limits are exceeded.
• Penalty system refinements (each penalty has its own action to clear it and each penalty must be cleared in turn.

Defect fixes:

• Grid positions saved to database at end of race.
• Splash screen now displayed until main form is open.

v5.7.4.0

Defect fixes:

• Fixed problem where event wizard adds new races to the race tree incorrectly.

v5.7.3.0

Defect fixes:

• Fix for track call overtaking penalties.
• Corrected lap count (after penalties) cannot be less than zero.
• Only deduct track call time from lap time when track call set to stop cars.
• Sorting of track list and race modes in race tree view.
• Don't start race when resuming from free practice track call.
• Fix for issue when creating new track in track window.
• Stop track call if race ends.
• Disable brake button track calls for Scorpius controllers (due to effect of brake adjustment).

v5.7.2.0

New features:

• Popup dialogs enable selection of cars and drivers when clicking in the appropriate driver or car slots.
• Graph displaying throttle curve within car settings window.

Defect fixes:

• Significant number of defects resolved with v5.7.[0/1] when used with PB-Pro.

v5.7.1.0

New features:

• Optional lap sound defined per car.
• A variable pace driver's dynamic brake and brake strength settings are used in replay when throttle value is zero.

Defect fixes:

• Pace car lane change track min and max limits fixed.
• Finished cars cannot start a track call.
• Track list in event wizard is sorted alphabetically.

v5.7.0.0

New features:

• Penalty system with drive through and stop go.
• Driver favourite car makes race setup quicker.
• Improved event wizard with Euro rotation and other configuration options.

Defect fixes:

• Track call sound replay options.
• Start delay now enabled correctly when race type changes.
• Pace car target lap time can be disabled by setting target lap time to 0.
• Fuel burn is now correct when speed is limited by pit lane or track call.
• Variable throttle pace cars replay correctly during race and free practice.

v5.6.2.0

New features:

• Enable start delay for all race formats.
• Disable pace car lane changes for laps when track call occurs.
• Track call restart delay and alarm.

Defect fixes:

• Lap tower port selection on options screen.
• Button enable/disable on pace car editor.
• Cars jolting at start of race when delay is enabled.
• Race manager buttons not being enabled when free practice ended.
• Race entry not completely cleared when "x" button pressed on race manager.

v5.6.1.0

Defect fixes:

• Stop pace car when disabled and no throttle connected.
• Hide points/race/graphs when nothing selected in race tree.
• Select parent event or series when race or event is deleted.
• Fix for bug where ID button displays alert window several times.

v5.6.0.0

New features:

• Option to vary pace lane change percentage chance.
• Introduction of variable pace car editor.
• Race list indicator to show active race.
• Allow ID of car during race.

Defect fixes:

• Fixed bug when stopping race due to analog/digital switch.
• Fixed bug with pace car speed adjustment.

v5.5.2.0

New features:

• Option to disable refuelling during track calls.

Defect fixes:

• Fuel burn no longer affected by driver power settings.
• Pace cars consistently enabled when configured.
• Corrected lap times exclude track call time but include pit time.

v5.5.1.0

New features:

• Addition of KERS indicator on leaderboard.
• Throttle-pro buzzer indicates low fuel.

Defect fixes:

• Fix for crash when car exits the race after running out of fuel.
• Corrected lap times which exclude pit time and track call time.

v5.5.0.0

New features:

• Addition of options for throttle-pro switch button.
• Addition of KERS feature.
• Support for Throttle-Pro buzzer.
• Global overrides for car performance, fuel burn and pace cars saved in settings.

Defect fixes:

• Fix for c7042 options enabled incorrectly in main toolbar.
• Fix for cars stopping with PB-Pro.

v5.4.2.0

New features:

• Added support for RichG lap towers.
• Display of throttle update frequency in throttle window.
• Added support for variable throttle transmission rates.

Defect fixes:

• Fixed the context menu (right click) in the bluetooth throttle discovery window.

v5.4.1.0

New features:

• Improved performance in throttle response for all throttle types.
• Extended the powerbase options dropdown menu to include analog/digital and AUX transmission options.
• Enabled switchable AUX transmission to take advantage of C7042 firmware v1.09.

Defect fixes:

• Improved bluetooth discovery reliability.
• Fixed C7030 PB-Pro race duration setup calculations.
• Fixed crash when no bluetooth radio is present.
• Fixed display of bluetooth icons on Windows XP.

v5.4.0.0

New features:

• Pit count now displayed on the leaderboard.
• Scorpius wireless throttle support.
• Modified C7030 can be used for pit lane monitoring.
• 2 new pit lane configurations available which are remote from start/finish.
• Improved performance with bluetooth connection.
• New bluetooth connection window shows more info, and allows deletion of unused devices (right click).

Defect fixes:

• Fixed timing issues across platforms types for auto track call, refuel timeout, fuel burn.
• Out of fuel options "Slow car" and "Do nothing" no longer end the race for a car.
• Fixed crash that sometimes occurs when connecting bluetooth throttles.
• Reset pit counter and pit indicator at the start of a race.
• Exiting the pit on last lap will now end a car's race.

v5.3.0.0

New features:

• Ability to switch between analog and digital mode (C7042 users only).
• Ability to ID cars from the race manager screen in free practice mode (C7042 users only).
• Addition of audible alert at the start of a track call.
• Track call lights in Timer window, when displayed, prevent leaderboard being covered.
• Fuel burn rate increased by factor of 10 to support smaller tracks and shorter races.
• Fuel tank size maximum increased by factor of 10.
• Powerbase start button will now start a race, rather than enabling free practice first.
• Option to set wireless throttle powerdown timeout.

Defect fixes:

• Runaway cars at race end now resolved.
• Fixed bug which prevented a race from ending when a car run out of fuel.
• Improved reliability of wireless throttle connect and reconnect.
• Fixed pit lane toolbar options to only allow valid combinations.

v5.2.1.0

New features:

• Support for wireless throttles (C7042 users only).
• Addition of a throttles window to view and diagnose throttle response.
• Pit lane entry constraints for pace cars.
• Wireless throttles control InCar-Pro brakes and lights.
• Wireless throttles control ABS braking levels for standard InCar chips.

Defect fixes:

• Linear throttles now provide maximum power range.
• WAV audio file volume balanced with Microsoft speech.
• Control of cars maintained at the end of a race. There is now a separate connect/disconnect toolbar button which must be used when programming car IDs.
• Bug with the creation of new tracks causes SSDC to crash when creating a new race.

v5.1.1.0

New features:

• Changed dynamic braking to use the same brake settings as the brake button (C7042 users only).
• Added a tool bar option to allow the disabling of fuel burn and its affect on performance.
• Leaderboard window brought forward automatically on race start.
• Function keys (F7=start/stop race, F8=pause/resume race, F9=toggle leaderboard/manager windows).

Defect fixes:

• Fixed a defect with race ending where cars can continue adding laps after they have finished.
• Fixed a defect with fuel burn calculations for PB-Pro users.
• Fixed a defect which prevented auto track calls from starting with PB-Pro.

v5.1.0.0

The first version of SSDC v5 that supports the PB-Pro. This version supports:

• PB-Pro as the main powerbase (Early version: Pace cars currently not replaying).
• Throttle maps defined per car.
• Ability to start and run pace cars in free practice (C7042 only).
• Support for Velleman K8055 for additional race lights.
• Cars are forced to brake when entering the pit lane (C7042 only).
• Recording of pace car data disabled by default to improve performance on older machines.
• Bug fix: same lap race end option.
• Bug fix: improved pace car replay logic when track calls occur.
• Bug fix: improved layout and usability of drivers and cars windows.
• Bug fix: crash when CPU usage information updates on certain machines.
• Bug fix: Auto track call settings not disabled on the option screen when ATC disabled.

v5.0.6.1

The first version of SSDC for the new advanced 6 car powerbase from Scalextric. This version supports:

• Four race formats including Qualify, Pursuit, Endurance and Grand Prix.
• Fuel burn, refuelling and real time performance changes for each car.
• Dynamic, variable and progressive braking options.
• Pit lane monitoring and speed limiting when used with the Pit-Pro.
• Track calls and auto track calls on no throttle.
• Race management to allow for series, events and races.
• Fixed and variable throttle pace cars that learn from real drivers.
• Support for track lights via the PC parallel port interface.
• Sounds and speech to advise of race status and events.
• Flexible user interface to allow for PC's with multiple displays.
• Race analysis with graphs of major race statistics.
• Driver and car preferences stored in a database.
• Updated user manual describing the new functions available in v5.

v4.6.8

Bugs fixed in this release:

• Fixed an issue where SSDC locks up after a track call.
• Fixed an issue with constant throttle pace cars stopping when crossing the start/finish.
• Fixed an issue with penalties on track call overtaking.
• Fixed an issue with resuming racing when track calls slow, rather than stop, cars.
• Fixed an issue when pace car speed is not set correctly.
• Fixed an issue with Pit-Pro car identification.
• Fixed an issue with powerbase read and write threads causing program crash on disconnection.
• Fixed an issue that causes program to crash on exit if not connected to a powerbase.
• Fixed an issue where cars stop occasionally when a throttle map is incorrectly loaded.
• Fixed an issue where pace cars, or cars in the pits, start automatic track calls.
• Fixed an issue with lap counting when the pitlane spans the start/finish.

Features added in this release:

• Support for the Pit-Pro.
• General performance improvements.
• Reduced serial traffic to powerbase which increases reliability.
• Default file name provided for trace option.
• Trace now records both main and pitlane powerbase interaction.
• Option to auto show lights window on race events.
• Option to disable automatic track calls.
• Pit-Pro now counts down the race start.
• Phidget libraries updated to support Windows 7 64bit.

v4.5.6

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Bugs fixed in this release:

• Rewrite of powerbase interface results in more reliable pace car replay.
• Track call function, and lights display, significantly improved.
• Pace cars are now stopped during track calls.
• Database lists are sorted alphabetically.
• Resolved a program crash when loading pace car throttles.
• Fixed an issue with recorded pace car throttles being too high.
• Fixed an issue where cars that are not racing appear on the screen.
• Fixed an issue where SSDC does not start when the powerbase is not connected.
• Fixed an issue with the adjusting of pace car speeds after each lap.
• Fixed an issue where auto generated track calls end immediately after starting.
• Fixed an issue with the announcement of the race leader.

Features added in this release:

• Driver pronunciation option included in database.
• Pit exit now occurs after refuelling for all except pit entry/exit systems.
• Added an option to configure where pit exit occurs (either on throttle or at Start/Finish).
• Improved the options for brake button and dynamic brake behaviour.

v4.4.1

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Bugs fixed in this release:

• Resolved problem with system registry settings on first run of program causing exception errors.
• Track call now pauses the countdown timer in qualiification and time limited races.
• Option settings for pitlane entry and fuel warning sounds have been corrected.
• Resolved a bug with constant throttle pace cars when lane changing is enabled
• Resolved some issues with UAC when running on Windows Vista

Features added in this release:

• Variable throttle pace cars now record and replay lane changes.
• Support for Velleman K8055 interface kit for race lights.
• Race leader and low fuel warning can now use system speech function identifying the driver by name. Windows XP and Vista come with one system voice. Additionnal voices can be purchased from Cepstral.

v4.3

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Bugs fixed in this release:

• Database format not being upgraded correctly when the selected database is changed during program use.

Features added in this release:

• All user settings are store in the system registry and are now persistent between SSDC versions.
• There is a new menu option "Check for updates" that will allow the user to download and install any available updates.

v4.2

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Bugs fixed in this release:

• Display of replay position in pace car editor reflects accurate current position.
• Better control of lights window size and position during the various race sequences.

Features added in this release:

• Ability to edit ranges of values in pace car editor now possible by using the moveable vertical blue guides. All values in between the guides will be changed to a constant value.
• User can now create a variable throttle pace car using a duration and constant throttle value, rather than recording.
• User no longer needs to hold the ALT key to edit chart values in Pace Car Editor.
• Green lights are displayed during qualification and red lights at the end of qualification.

v4.1.1

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Bugs fixed in this release:

• Resolved issue with lights window being maximised during the race
• Lights window now only maximised (but transparent) if not already open
• Variable throttle replay timing is now significantly more accurate

Features added in this release:

• Auto-connect option on startup
• User defined period of zero throttle before refuelling
• Graphs now available for historical data
• Recording of pit stop durations, race durations and fuel levels for results
• Added a confirmation window prior to saving race results
• Ability to delete unwanted race results by "right clicking" in the history window race list

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This version makes changes to the database format. As a precaution, please take a copy of your database before starting the program.

v4.0.1

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Features added in this release:

• Detection of deslots by monitoring for a period of zero throttle
• Track call automatically starts on detection of deslots
• Penalty lights illuminate if overtaking during a track call
• Overtaking of cars in pits or deslotted cars during a track call is acceptable
• Number of pit stops is recorded on the leaderboard
• The refuel rate is user configurable
• Lights window no longer maximises during a track call
• Buttons in the Pace Car Editor to shift the whole throttle curve up or down
• New menu option in throttles section of database window "Make Linear..." that creates a linear throttle map from know controller max/min values
• Function keys for reset/start/pause/resume/stop now work throughout the application
• False start detection now works with latest powerbase firmware

I have increased the major version number as this is the first version that includes any significant amount of race logic. It is hoped that more will be added, but I would like to get these features working smoothly before attempting any more. No thought has been given to how the race logic adjusts the pace cars. At the moment, they will continue to race at their defined speeds. Penalties are just in the form of amber lights on the display (up to two penalties can be displayed). The penalties do not currently affect the race results or race order.

v3.9.1

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Bugs fixed in this release:

• Resolved bug with refuelling in some pitlane configurations
• Resolved bug when making a track call when using start finish and pitlane powerbases

Features added in this release:

• Only the lane change button is required for refuelling

Refuelling now only needs a press and hold of the lane change, when the throttle is near zero. Refuelling will start 0.5 seconds after this combination occurs. For pit systems that don't monitor the pit exit, and that exit before the start/finish line, then the start/finish line will be used as the pit exit point. Use the "Add Lap" option to indicate that you exit the pitlane after the start finish. In the event that you don't monitor pit exit, but exit after the the start/finish, you will pit exit 0.5 seconds after you start moving after refuelling.

v3.9

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Bugs fixed in this release:

• Start positions are restored correctly to each car between qualification and race modes
• Correct read of some short data packets from the powerbase
• Fix for program crash that occurs when pace editor is already open at the end of a pace record

Features added in this release:

• Pace cars always run with dynamic brake enabled
• Powerbase race options can now be set from within the program
• Uses powerbase random start rather than a software managed start sequence
• Pace car chart is now animated during replay
• The throttle window now shows the status of the brake and lane change buttons

v3.8.1

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Bugs fixed in this release:

• Filters set correctly for open music files in preferences screen
• Database throttle charts redrawn on change of preferences
• Crash when pace car throttles are adjusted down is resolved

Features added in this release:

• Amber lights come on during track call
• Pace car speed settings saved in the database for each car & track combination
• Ability to record, edit and replay pace cars
• Ability to manually adjust pace car speed up and down during replay

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This version makes changes to the database format. As a precaution, please take a copy of your database before starting the program.

v3.7

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Bugs fixed in this release:

• Load performance profile is now inactive when the options are selected
• Tool windows are sizeable and respect the user preferences for colour
• Parallel port lights now activate the right pins
• Start sequence timing is corrected and sequence completes
• Better display of the countdown timer for some screen sizes
• Enabling of cars occurs when they cross the start/finish for the first time
• Handling in the event that the powerbase is reset during qualification or racing
• Performance of powerbase data stream dramatically improved

Features added in this release:

• Phidget support for lights
• Indicator when a car has entered the pit lane
• Pace cars can now be controlled from the race settings screen
• Pace car speed is controlled to achieve a user specified target lap time

v3.6

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Bugs fixed in this release:

• When in the pits at the end of the first lap, with add lap set, the lap is now counted
• Qualification timer is now displayed correctly, and slightly larger
• Lights parallel pin defaults have been changed
• Red lights now come on at the end of the race
• Extra lap not added for last car on a PB-Pro
• Trace files have improved formatting

Features added in this release:

• Endurance mode (time limited) racing is now available
• Throttles, Lights and Results windows can now be displayed permanently

v3.5

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Updates to the software include:

• Fix to stop application crash when main window is minimised
• Fix to correct the way in which menu options are enabled and disabled
• Additional output to trace file (data written to powerbase)
• Option to allow disabling of cars when out of fuel

v3.4

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Updates to the software include:

• trace option that directs powerbase output to a text file
• ability to customise all sounds (except the start sequence)
• improved layout of the main screen
• corrected the PIN numbering for parallel port definition
• fixed a defect with the start sequence (no reset of laps and incomplete start)

v3.3

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Updates to the software include:

• start each car with a user defined fuel load (% of tank)
• define which cars are pace cars to that they don't use fuel
• slow down cars that are either in the pitlane or out of fuel
• start, pause, resume, end a race from the PC
• function keys used to the main race events
• support for LED lighting using signalling from the parallel port (LPT1). Make sure that you install the system library above.
• single tank fill rate to that cars with large tanks fill slower
• fuel load performance algorithm dramatically improved by dynamically calculating the throttle map

For the new throttle calculations, first define a throttle map for your car with the fuel load simulation disabled. Make sure that you are happy with it, and ensure that it simulates the top performance for your car (i.e. an empty car). When you enable the fuel load simulation, you need to define the lower end (i.e. heavy/full car) as a percentage of this throttle. The throttle map is then calculated (approx every 2-5 seconds) for each car, based on its current fuel load. The algorithm ensures that the top end is varied most, whilst the low speeds are maintained. The lower end throttle map is displayed in the throttles screen as a red line, and the high end as a blue line if fuel load simulation is enabled.

v3.2

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Updated the software to allow users to define:

• the power available for each level of fuel load
• the behaviour of the brake button

v3.1

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Added the ability to create user defined throttle profiles, and store them in the database. These profiles can be associated with driver & cars in the race settings screen. The variable power settings are applied ontop of this profile during racing to increase of decrease the performance of the car as the fuel load changes. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VERSION CHANGES YOUR DATABASE FORMAT - PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU TAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR DATABASE BEFORE YOU RUN THIS PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST TIME JUST IN CASE SOMETHING GOES WRONG!

v3.0

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First version to support control of the Powerbase Pro - v1.6. Features include:

• Slowing down cars with a high fuel load (50% power for 75-100% load, 88% power for 50-75% etc)
• Slow cars as they go through the pitlane (50% power for duration of the pitlane)
• Updates the powerbase race laps and mode when the race settings screen is exited

v2.3

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Fixed some issues:

• Rev counters on the Throttle screen not working sometimes
• Updated the help file to match the current version of software
• The pitlane port cannot be the same as the start finish port
• The "Add Lap" option should not be enabled if there is no pitlane
• Added a sound to indicate the end of the qualification period
• Added a menu option to navigate to the program web site
• Fixed a problem with cars being incorrectly enabled/disabled with Powerbase Pro v1.6

v2.2

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Fixed some issues:

• Not able to set the race laps from the race settings screen
• Fuel burn rate slider bar not clicking onto tick marks
• Labels to indicate fuel burn rate (fast/slow)

v2.1

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Added the saving of results into the Access database at the end of each race. These can be accessed via other programs (such as MS Excel) for futher analysis.

Fixed a few defects including:

• Incorrect fuel usage during racing - please make sure that the fuel burn rate and tank size for each of your cars is set correctly.
• Added the ability to remove cars and drivers from lanes in the race settings screen

v2.0

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Added a database capability to save car, driver and track details. Does not yet save results. This will come shortly after this release has stabilised.

v1.4.5

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Fixed a bug (with help) that caused the program to crash during startup.

v1.4

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Added some new features:

• It now does pitlane monitoring (only if you have a second powerbase, and second RichG cable). If you put your PB at the start of the pitlane, then it will monitor pitlane entry (and only allow refuelling in the pitlane). You are considered out of the pitlane after refuelling and 0.5 seconds of throttle greater than 10% (to allow for noise from the throttles). You are also out of the pitlane if you cross the main start/finish line! Folk without a second PB can refuel anywhere on the track, but for safety reasons are advised to move to one side!
• It will (in theory) monitor pitlane exit, if you have been brave enough to cut a PB in half, according to RikoRocket's instructions. I haven't done it yet, so have not been able to test this. When I do, I would like to put in place pitlane speed monitoring, and penalties for speeding.
• It will allow for the pitlane to be alongside the start/finish, and will add a lap if the option is selected. The last lap time is calculated on pit entry. Although this time is calculated, the subsequent proper lap is taken from the main start/finish powerbase.
• There is a window that you can open which shows the throttle positions. I have still to tidy this up, but it is useful for testing. There isn't really enough soom on the main screen to show them all of the time, unless anyone has a good suggestion. I also have to change the colours based on the user options, and label each throttle, but they read left to right for car1 to car 6 respectively.

v1.3

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Added some new features:

• Lap times for each car over the duration of the race or qualification
• Best, average and worst laps
• The time difference between the race leader and other cars
• Fuel usage for each car (useful for levelling fuel burn rates)

v1.2

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Added some new features:

• Licensed components for the starting lights
• The ability to set driver's names instead of pictures
• A qualification timer, which stops processing car data after the timer expires
• A help file - which is basic at the moment, but will be improved
• Display of last lap, best lap, fuel status, race/qualify difference and lapcount
• The ability to license it after the evaluation expires (cos those fancy components weren't cheap)
• Prioritisation of sounds (especially so the winner can enjoy their moment!)

v1.1

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Added some new features:

• You can turn each of the sounds on/off individually
• It supports black or white display backgrounds
• The colours used for each of the car metrics is configurable
• It supports up to 999 laps for race and qualifying - but will still crash after this!!
• It has starting lights that come up during the start sequence

v1.0

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Added some new features:

• A leaderboard type display with the leading car, in qualifying or racing, at the top
• Loads of sound effects for pit stop, low fuel, fastest lap, winner, start etc. with Murray Walker commentary!
• Fuel burn rates definable for each car with fuel gauge updated in real time
• Refuelling with Lane Change + Brake button pressed simultaneously
• Ability to copy the qualification leaderboard to the race grid
• Customisable pictures for your cars
• Cars are eliminated from the race if they run out of fuel