How to convert your old Scalextric cars to Digital

Scalextric digital is great as it allows several Scalextric cars to run on the same track slot and the cars can change lanes when desired.  This produces loads more options when racing as each car is not restricted to a specific slot in the track layout.



The problem comes when you want to run your old classic Scalextric cars on a modern digital Scalextric layout.  Each car has to be equipped with a Scalextric digital chip which in turn controls the car by turning information into power for the motor.  These chips are not small and need to be located securely within the car body.

Finding the right location for the chip can be a real headache as can mounting the chip securely.  Minimising the number of connections in the wires is important, also.  To fit a digital chip to an older Scalextric car you’ll need to be able to solder to make the electrical connections, and have the modelling skills to fit the chip and LED securely.

The much older Scalextric cars with a guide pin rather than a guide blade will struggle with the lane changes and crossovers with the pin not following the correct slot in the Scalextric track.

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