Reed Relays and
Electronics India Limited
Manufacturer of Reed Switches, Reed Sensors and Reed-based products
Reed Relays and Electronics India Limited Incorporated in 1971

Reed switches and Reed sensors in Lap counter in slot car racing tracks

Reed switches in lap counter in slot car racing
Slot Car Racing

Slot car racing (also called slot racing) is a competitive hobby of racing with powered miniature autos which are guided by grooves or slots in the track on which they run. The cars usually come with a pin which go into the slot. This pin is used to power the cars and also count the laps. Slot car racing tracks usually count the number of laps by having a small section of the track without power. Every time a car goes over this section, power consumption takes a dip and this is used as a lap counter. This also wears out the pins and the tracks.

Instead of losing power to the tracks, reed sensors can be used on the track with all the cars having magnets. This ensures that the control circuits counts the reed switch pulses triggered by each car, as it completes a lap. This type of contact less sensing does not wear out any mechanical pins and can easily count millions of operations.

Application Classification

Applications are classified as Position Sensing, Pulse Counting, Electromagnetic or Relay, Temperature Sensing or Magnet Biasing types. This application is classified as follows and the link gives more information on best practices to help select the most suitable AT band and matching magnet.

Position sensing Type

Position sensing Position Sensing type application When an application requires the end position of a movement sensed, or the sensing of a part when it Continue reading ->

Feb 28, 2024

The Reed Switches and Sensors used in such applications need to be robust, durable and efficient in meeting a high life expectancy. Our engineers work hard in life testing our products under various conditions, and our intention is to ensure end product durability and life. Although we wouldn’t want to restrict any of our products for use in only certain applications, the recommended products for use in this application are listed below.

MM-1018 Micro Miniature Reed Switch

Micro Miniature Reed Switch Size This 10.0 mm long, Form A type Micro Miniature reed switch is designed for moderate power, low load applications. The fast operate Continue reading ->

Nov 8, 2022

MS-104 Ultra Miniature PCB Mountable Reed Sensor

Ultra miniature pcb mountable Drawing of MS-104Drawing of MS-104 Pad Layout starFeatures5W Contact Rating. 10.1 mm PCB Pitch. Normally Open contact. Two Continue reading ->

Oct 30, 2020

RM-1318 Reduced Miniature Reed Switch

Reduced Miniature Reed Switch Size The RM-1318 Reduced Miniature reed switches are designed for applications where a size restriction is present, but a higher Contact Continue reading ->

Nov 8, 2022

MS-212 Ultra-miniature Cylindrical Sensor

Ultra miniature cylindrical sensor icon MS-212 Magnet Sensor Drawing starFeatures10W Contact Rating. Normally Open contact. Two sensitivity bands. Sputtered Ruthenium Continue reading ->

Oct 30, 2020