What's your Pc Configuration ?

Hi All,

Usually you post questions on this forum, this time it's my turn
Want to start a inquire about your Pc Lap Counter configuration, the goal of this inquire is to help other people to choice the best configuration for Pc Lap Counter.

1- Processor: P3 1 Ghz, P4 3 Ghz,.... ?
2- Memory: 512 MB.... ?
3- Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista ?
4- Screen size: 15'', 17''.... ?
5- Screen resolution: 1024x768, 1280x768....?
6 -Zoom on same PC (dual view) or Zoom on a network PC ?
7- Detector: DS , RMS, SSD, SCX, Parallel port,.....

Thanks in advance for help

Hi Guy

As requested here is our PC configuration:

1. P4 2,6 GHz
2. 2048 MB RAM
3. Windows XP professional SP2
4. 1 x 17" TFT + 1 x 15" TFT + 1x 20" CRT
5. resolution on 15 "TFT 1024x768 - resolution on 17 "TFT and CRT 1280x1024
6. Zoom window using dual view
7. Optical "in-slot" sensors combined with phidget 0/16/16 USB card
8. above card used to make starting lights

Hope this is what you are asking for

:-)

Thanks, that's was exactly what i need.
There is 164 menbers here and actualy only one answer, hope to have more reaction during this month

PC is dedicated for lap timing-no other programs running in the background.
- XP Home
- 1.2 GHz Celeron
- 256 MB RAM
- 2 x 19" Flat screens
- 1024 x 768 resolution on both
- Zoom window in dual view
- Detection using IR flush mount track sensors & IR light bridge
LPT detection with Dontronics for power control (but will upgrade to phidgets 0-16-16)

Quote :

Usually you post questions on this forum, this time it's my turn

Agree. You deserve a more prompt response from everyone

1- Processor: AMD Athlon 1 Ghz
2- Memory: 512 MB
3- Windows XP Pro SP2
4- Screen size: 17''
5- Screen resolution: 1024x768
6 -Zoom on same PC (dual view)
7- Detector: Primary: Phidget 0/16/16 Interface


Foiler

1- Processor: Intel T2300 1.66 GGhz
2- Memory: .99 gb
3- Windows: XP
4- Screen size: Laptop 14", Monitor 17"
5- Screen resolution: Laptop 1680 x 1050, Monitor 1280 x 768
6- Zoom on same PC: dual view
7- Detector: Phidget 0/16/16 Interface

1- Processor: Intel P4 Dual Core 64 1,86 Ghz
2- Memory: 1Gb
3- Windows XP Unattended SP2
4- Screen size: 19''
5- Screen resolution: 1024x768
6 -Zoom on same PC .
7- Detector: Ole's SCX Digital Interface

Hi Guy

ok this is my set up
windows xp prof
COMPAC LAPTOP
MOBILE INTEL R PENTIUM (R)
III CPU - M 1066 MHZ
722 MHZ 256 MB RAM

MULTIPLE MONITORS

1 X LAPTOP SCREEN
1024/768

1 X LCD TV 72 CM FOR DRIVERS

1024/768

ssd interface cable com 1
LPT1 FOR START LIGHTS AND TRACK CALL
also webzone trigger running for pause and restart

Some of the above probably not relevant but im not really a wizz at computer stuff .
spose it votes for how good and easy pc lapcounter is if i can set it up.

Basicly i downloaded it plugged it in and we are away!.

Processor: P4 3.0 Ghz
Memory: 1 Gig Ram
Windows XP Professional, latest updates
Screen size: 24"
Resolution: 1600x1200
Zoom on same PC
Detector: for lap counting = trackmate
for fuel managment = phidget w/ custom built relays

Racer Randy

1- Processor: Intel P4 1.60 Ghz
2- Memory: .640 gb
3- Windows: 2000 SP4
4- Screen size: 15"
5- Screen resolution: 1074 x 768
6- Zoom on same PC: Yes
7- Detector: Scalextric SSD Pb-Pro 1.6g

Hi Guy.

Versión 5. 04/2015

1- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33 Socket 775 Mainboard Askrock Conroe 1333
2- Memory: 2GB ram Dual Channel
3- Windows XP SP3. HD SSD 32 GB.
4- Screen size: dual 19" 15"
5- Screen resolution: 1024x768, 1024x768
6 -Zoom on same PC (dual view)
7- Detector: DS 300 & remote control, Parallel port for lights and track with dontronics kit.
8- Pit stop with Webcam. Soft Zone Trigger. Runasdate.
8- Arduino mega 2560 testing.

41,24 m track scx analogic. 2 lines. Tablet 5x2 mts.

All material computer is recycled and collected in the street!!!.

I use a stone age lap top for the races:

1- Processor: P2 - 266MHz
2- Memory: 64 MB
3- Windows 2000
4- Screen size: 14'' plus attached 22'' or beamer
5- Screen resolution: 1024x768
6 -Zoom on same PC (dual view) - sometimes network PC
7- Detector: DS300 (lap counter), parallel port plus relais (power control), parallel port (starting lights)

Track: 6x33m or 4x20m or4x36m - all of them analogue

I use a dedicated PC, not other duties for it, just PCLC in it.

1- Processor: P4 - 1.70GHz
2- Memory: 1 GB
3- Windows XP
4- Screen size: 22'' lcd
5- Screen resolution:
6 -Zoom on same PC
7- Mainline hobbies, phidget kit.

Track: 28 mts long - analogue

Hi Guy,

Great job.

The PC is only for PCLC.

1- Processor: PIII - 500 MHz
2- Memory: 416 Mo
3- Windows XP Pro SP2
4- Screen size: 15'' LCD (1024 x 768)
5- Screen resolution:
6 -Zoom on same PC : in future a second PC for Zoom
7- DS 300

- ... I'll use phidget for light, pit stop...

Track Wood Home made 3 lanes Analogique(spacing out between ways 115 mm) :

• 25m71,
• 24m29,
• 22m69.


Slotement

Slot Cat's

hey! Le s2c62 utilise cela :
1- Processor: P4 3 Ghz
2- Memory: 1Go
3- Windows XP pro
4- Screen size: 15''CRT pourle commissaire
5- Screen resolution: 1024x768
6 -Zoom on a network PC . 3 pc un portable dedié au zoom(une daub de chez dell) et deux tablette pc ecran 12' (des daubes de chez tatung)
7- Detector: LPT1 dead strip.

LPT1 pour le stop and go
lpt1 pour les feux de depart
lpt1 pour la detection

Piste 4 voies bois 21m de developpé defoncés par nos soins.

on pense passer aux phidget plus tard aux environs de 2011 si jamais.

Hi,

I'm using:

1- Processor: AMD K6 266Mhz (runs fine :-)
By the way, one of the first boards supporting USB, so should work with Scorpius also.
2- Memory: 128 MB
3- Windows 2000
4- Screen size: 17''CRT
5- Screen resolution: 1024x768
6 -Zoom: none
7- Detector: Racecontrol (will be Scorpius by 2010)

Currently I just have the test-version but will upgrade as soon as Scorpius is available and hopefully fully supported.

Best regards,
Diegu

1- Processor: P4 3 Ghz
2- Memory: 512 MB.... ?
3- Windows XP sp2
4- Screen size: 27'
5- Screen resolution: 1280x960
6 -Zoom on same PC
7- Detector: carrera digital, et webcam pour l'analogique.

Hi.

Configuration at Kilderingen Denmark

1- Processor: Celeron 2,4 Ghz
2- Memory: 512 MB
3- Windows XP Pro
4- Screen size: 2 * 17 " via Dual Display on Graphics Card
5- Screen resolution: 1024x768
6 -Zoom on same PC (dual view)
7- Detector: Phidget / Photo Cell

Track Power Control via Phidget.

Track is 36 Meter 4 lane Carerra used for both 1:32 and 1:24 racing

Regards from Denmark

Dan Mosgaard

www.mmrk.dk

Greetings,

Computer / Hardware configuration for "Pepsi Challenge Raceway" Port Charlotte Florida USA

1. Computer: AMD Athlon X2 340 Dual Core Processor 3.20GHz
2. Memory: 4.00 GB
3. OS: 32-bit Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1
4. Video: NVIDIA GeForce GT610 Dual 21" monitors 1280 X 1024 @75Hz
5. Windows Experience Index: P-6.1, M-7.0, G-4.9, GG-6.2, PHD 5.9
6. Interfaces: Phidget 1012-2 (Timing, Pit Stop, Track Call, Ext. Lights), LPT (Power Control, Ext. Lights)
7. Detection: DS Light Bridge (Timing, Pit Stop)
8. Track: Carrera, 2 Equal 65' Analog Lanes, 0-20v power w/Reverse direction switches, Lighted Ext. Leaderboard (Leader, Pit, Stop-N-Go, False Start), Corner Status lights, (2) Start light trees, Ext. Interactive lights, (5) Marshall Track Call Buttons, Ground effect lights, Lighted Pit area with fan cooled Car bases, Lighted working fountain, on a 20' x 8' table w/15 degree tilt. Newest addition: PC Lap Counter Software, which looks great, and the more I look into it the more fantastic it gets. This is not user friendly... but the features are Fantastic.