Category: RaceBox
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Schematic & Breadboard Wiring
The wiring schematic and a sample breadboard wiring layout for the Race Control Box are shown below.These are also included in the DOCUMENTATION
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Racebox Documentation
The documentation is provided as a pdf which can be downloaded. It includes feature description, User Instructions, the prototype construction with diagrams and suggested parts list – everything you need! I hope you enjoy making it, and find it useful in your club races!
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Make your own Racebox
The other pages in this section give all the information needed to build the “RaceBox” for your club.
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Racebox Overview
The Portable Racebox is complete with an LCD display including countdown and elapsed race time. The box can be built for a very modest cost and provides outputs for an external horn and 3 lights, as well as local LED indicators.
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About Portable Racebox
Many sailing clubs enjoy racing, but starting a race properly ( giving accurately timed sound signals with the correct lights/flags ) can be tricky for club volunteer members who are not too familiar with procedures. The sailing ‘Race Control Box’ project demonstrates a low-cost, portable unit that will help even novice Race Officers run races…