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Introduction

Introduction to Race Coordinator AI

Race Coordinator AI (RC AI) is a free alternative slot car lap counting software package for the PC. It contains a wide range of racing options from the most basic Round Robin races to the most complicated multi-race events that include Practice time, one or more Qualifying races, and a Finals.

Race Coordinator AI supports an unlimited number of drivers per race and an unlimited number of lanes per track.

Track Interface and Sensor Support

Race Coordinator AI supports all the common operating systems, track interfaces and sensor types:

  • Windows PCs
  • Macs
  • Linux
  • Arduino (DIY and commercially through Viasue)
  • Trackmate
  • IR Sensors
  • Reed switches
  • Dead strips
  • Track call buttons and master / per lane power relays

Features

Race Coordinator AI also provides an impressive list of features that will accommodate the smallest basement races to the largest club races. Here is a list of the most significant features:

  • Fully customizable race screens both through the layout editor within RC AI for novice users and through HTML and CSS for advanced users.
  • Several built in heat rotation formats, including round robin, solo racing, and single lane heats.
  • Custom heat editor; any rotation you want to use you can, all you have to do is create it.
  • Analog/Digital fuel support
  • Per lane relay support
  • Driver grouping
  • Team racing
  • False start detection and handling
  • Permanent storage of race stats and the ability to export them to Microsoft Excel any time after the race has finished.
  • Save/Load races, including auto saves in the event of a power outage or other issue during a race.

There are many more. See the Race Formats section for more details on how to set up various race formats.

Easy Race Setup

Race Coordinator AI comes with a default database that has setup within it a few drivers and teams, a four lane track, and a few races to try out including a basic Round Robin race and a Practice race. For most users, these races may be exactly what you're looking for.

In any event, once you configure your drivers and races, the Race Day screen may be the only screen you ever use. It doesn't get any easier than clicking on a race name and starting a race!

Race Coordinator AI supports a demonstration mode in which you don't need to be hooked up to a track to run. Race Coordinator AI will run laps based on current race settings so you can get a feel for how things work from any PC you want.

Purpose

Race Coordinator AI is designed to facilitate the management and coordination of slot car races. This manual aims to provide comprehensive instructions and guidelines for installing, configuring, and operating Race Coordinator AI, ensuring a seamless and efficient racing experience.

Scope

This manual covers all aspects of Race Coordinator AI, including installation, setup, race management, and troubleshooting. It is intended for race organizers, administrators, and technical support personnel.

Support and Further Resources

Support is a big deal for any lap counting software - making sure it works as needed and has the features the community requires. With that said, in an effort to give a little back to the community, RC AI will continue to be supported as long as there is need. There are no guarantees a feature request gets put into RC AI, but if it makes sense and works within the RC AI framework it will probably happen.

The team working on RC AI is small and as such testing every aspect of RC AI thoroughly is a challenge. We've made every effort to make RC AI bug free, however if issues do arise, once they are brought to our attention every effort will be made to fix them quickly.