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Lane Component Set for Pinewood Derby Timer (PDT)
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Lane Component Set for Pinewood Derby Timer (PDT)

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One lane component set consisting of:

  • a light source (visible light LED)
  • a current limiting resistor (CLR) for the LED
  • a detector (phototransistor)

Note: You will need one (1) set for each lane.

Delivery note: The phototransistor is marked with blue mark on one lead.

The Pinewood Derby Timer (PDT) is an Arduino based timer with a robust and flexible design which allows it to be easily constructed and modified to meet your specific needs. Features of the race timer include:

  • Easily expandable from 1 to 6 lanes
  • Supports (optional) digital displays for each lane to show finish time and/or place order
  • Supports (optional) solenoid start gate circuit
  • Supports lane masking, start gate status check, resend race results, force end of race
  • Works standalone or can be interfaced to race management software running on an attached computer

Links to code and documentation

Documentation (dfgtec.com)

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Savage, Minnesota, United States
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Parts and components for various electronic projects including a DIY Pinewood Derby Timer (PDT).