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by craig_newbold
Sun Jan 11, 2015 11:18 am
Forum: NewBold Products
Topic: NewBold Products - LightBridge Product
Replies: 2
Views: 14337

Re: NewBold Products - LightBridge Product

Yes, it would depend on a number of variables. One factor is the particular sensor and its peak wavelength and sensitivity (current produced for a given amount of light). Would also depend on the input circuitry on the timer - for example the resistance used and what voltage it is connected to. We p...
by craig_newbold
Sat Jan 10, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: NewBold Products
Topic: NewBold Products - LightBridge Product
Replies: 2
Views: 14337

NewBold Products - LightBridge Product

We have a new product just out that is designed to work with DTX000, Turbo Lite, and DerbyStick products. The LightBridge uses IR light sources centered over each lane to illuminate the IR detector mounted in the track below. http://www.pinewood-derby-timer.com/catalog/item/8377342/10144436.htm Ther...
by craig_newbold
Sat Jan 10, 2015 3:12 pm
Forum: Commercial
Topic: longtime no see.. good to be back!
Replies: 5
Views: 13008

Re: longtime no see.. good to be back!

Hi Guys - thought a little follow-up info was warranted on this topic. We have a new product just out that is designed to work with DTX000, Turbo Lite, and DerbyStick products. The LightBridge uses IR light sources centered over each lane to illuminate the IR detector mounted in the track below. htt...
by craig_newbold
Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: Commercial
Topic: What sensors are used with an older NewBold timer?
Replies: 1
Views: 7097

Re: What sensors are used with an older NewBold timer?

Hi - Please check your email. We responded to your request for info a little earlier this evening.

- Craig
by craig_newbold
Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: NewBold Products
Topic: New Timer Model from NewBold Products
Replies: 3
Views: 10728

Re: New Timer Model from NewBold Products

Thanks Randy. Our DerbyStick uses the same IR sensors as on our Turbo Lite product. We recommend illuminating with a standard incandescent source because it's either something that most groups already have or can purchase for a very low cost. Spring loaded desk lamps are quite nice because they adju...
by craig_newbold
Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: NewBold Products
Topic: New Timer Model from NewBold Products
Replies: 3
Views: 10728

New Timer Model from NewBold Products

DerbyStick from NewBold Products We have started shipping a new low-cost and ultra compact timer called DerbyStick . This timer is about the same size as a standard USB "thumb" drive or memory stick and is powered by the USB port on your computer. http://www.pinewood-derby-timer.com/i/NP%...
by craig_newbold
Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: Do-It-Yourself
Topic: Phototransistor sensitivity question
Replies: 12
Views: 20791

Re: Phototransistor sensitivity question

Your phototransistors are probably designed for infrared light. You might try changing over to IR LEDS for your source or just use an incandescent bulb which will have enough light, including some IR in it.

- Craig
by craig_newbold
Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Lights for lightbridge
Replies: 6
Views: 12545

Re: Lights for lightbridge

Hi "Dad of 3", Not sure if you have a copy of the User's Guide for your DTX000. If not, you can download a copy from here: http://www.pinewood-derby-timer.com/Manuals.html As described in the guide, we recommend using a 60-75W incandescent bulb for every 3-4 lanes. This can be 3-6 feet abo...
by craig_newbold
Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:31 pm
Forum: Commercial
Topic: NewBold DT2000 timer - connections
Replies: 9
Views: 12157

Re: NewBold DT2000 timer - connections

Hi Lisa, If you would like, please email your questions to: support@newboldproducts.com or call us at 866-NEWBOLD. We will do our best to help you get the DT2000 running for your track, as long as it's not too heavily modified. From your description of the 18-pin connector it sounds like the timer m...
by craig_newbold
Sun Nov 12, 2006 8:38 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Multimeter Question
Replies: 1
Views: 8590

Re: Multimeter Question

The "1" you are seeing on the multimeter is there to let you know that the value (voltage in this case) that you are trying to measure is larger than the scale you are currently set to. Your meter probably has various ranges that it allows for measuring DC voltage, resistance etc. If you s...
by craig_newbold
Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:48 am
Forum: Commercial
Topic: Daytona Timer by Newbold
Replies: 12
Views: 16312

Re: Daytona Timer by Newbold

Sorry guys, I was out of town Mon and Tues. John and I discussed this at length about a week back. My three suggestions were as already discussed in the forum here. 1. Increase the length of 3/16" tubing around the IR detectors. I tested this approach last year and this does improve the ability...
by craig_newbold
Thu Feb 02, 2006 11:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Glare off lanes interfering with a timing system
Replies: 16
Views: 23372

Re: Glare off lanes interfering with a timing system

We experienced erratic timing last year and didn't discover the potential for error in the timing registration of that design until we started playing with a timer this year in our basement. This would be more prominent of an issue if the IR sensor was 1/4" diameter instead of 1/8". Most ...
by craig_newbold
Mon Jan 23, 2006 9:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Connect with USB?
Replies: 12
Views: 20471

Re: Connect with USB?

I think there may be some confusion on how the Turbo system works. Our Turbo models (formerly called Daytona) provide a 9-pin RS-232 compliant serial port as part of the basic setup, i.e. at no additional charge. This is the exact same interface and protocol as we have used on all previous DT1000/DT...
by craig_newbold
Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Connect with USB?
Replies: 12
Views: 20471

Re: Connect with USB?

The Daytona timer supports USB through one of two options; internal USB or external adapter. Both approaches work in a similar manner by making the USB interface appear to the PC as a traditional COM port. In effect the driver provides a virtual COM port to the system and any software that can acces...