Slot Car Corner
 
*** Important - Lead Times For Controller Hookup Panels ***
 
Please keep the following points in mind when placing an order for controller hookup panels:
  • All panels are built-to-order based on your specific requirements.  I do not maintain an inventory of pre-fabricated panels.
  • All panels are hand fabricated one at a time - they are not produced on an assembly line.
  • Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance to me.  While I could probably cut some corners to increase my production, doing so would also increase the risk of quality-related problems.  This is a risk I am unwilling to take - high quality and customer satisfaction go hand-in-hand.
Lead times to fabricate your panels will vary depending on my current backlog.  I will update this page regularly to give you an idea of the current lead time to fabricate a set of panels.  The estimated lead time is based on receipt of payment.  In  general, the more lead time you can give me, the better.  Please plan your track wiring project accordingly.
 

Current Estimated Lead Time (December 7, 2008):    3+ Weeks

 

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels

You've decided to upgrade your track's power supply, install power taps to ensure even power distribution and invest in some better controllers.  That's a good start - but what about connections for those controllers?  We offer by FAR the widest range of controller hookup panel configurations available anywhere.  The Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels offered here are designed with several requirements in mind.

·        Convenient, Easy-to-Use Connections for Controllers.  This is especially important if you host races or if other racers bring their controllers when they stop by to run some laps with you.  All controller connections use standard color coding (black, white, red) to help ensure racer’s connect controller wires properly each and every time.

·        Reliability.  Only high-quality components and wire are used when fabricating the panels.  All components and wire are intentionally "over-engineered" to ensure the panels will standup to a years of racing with virtually no maintenance required.  All panels are thoroughly tested before they are shipped to you.

·        Flexible Configurations and Options.  Slot Car Corner offers the widest range of controller hookup panel configurations available anywhere (and we continue to add new configurations regularly).  Whether you race H.O., 1/32 or 1/24, we have a controller hookup panel for you.  Don't see the panel configuration you're looking for?  Drop me an email with a description of the configuration you're looking for - chances are I can fabricate it for you.

·        Circuit Protection.  Each lane’s wiring should include circuit protection to prevent damage to controllers, track wiring, the track itself and racers.  Unless requested otherwise, all controller hookup panels include auto-resetting circuit protection devices for the brake/red circuit (1.8 amps) and power/white circuit (2.5 amps).  Note:  Auto-resetting circuit protection devices should NOT be used with power supplies rated at less than 10 amps continuous output (order panels with a fuse instead).

·        Selectable Lane Direction.  Many of the enhanced controller hookup panel configurations also provide a convenient way to reverse lane directions with the flip of a switch.  This allows you to run your layout in both directions!  No rewiring or flipping track sections is required.  It's like having a second track!!

·        Straightforward Installation.  Installing and wiring controller hookup panels shouldn't require an electrical engineering degree.  Panels are typically mounted on a horizontal or vertical surface in the driver's station area.  Each panel is pre-wired to a heavy duty terminal block and includes a wiring template.  All mounting hardware for the panel and terminal block are included.  Track wiring gets connected to the panel via the terminal block (following the wiring template) using easy-to-use spade or ring terminals.  Complete wiring kits designed to simplify wiring the controller hookup panels to your track wiring are also available here.

·        Aesthetics and Durability.  You’ve sweated every detail designing and constructing your track – shouldn’t your controller hookup panels reflect this same attention to detail?  Controller hookup panels add a professional looking touch to any layout and are sure to impress your fellow racers.  The panels are available in your choice of five (5) popular colors which can be coordinated with your track’s lane colors.  Panels are CNC machined from a durable colored plastic - NO PAINTING is necessary.

 
In addition to the requirements described above, service and support are also an important consideration in your purchasing decision.  Simply put, I take a great deal of pride in my controller hookup panels (and all other products/services I offer) and am committed to providing top-notch customer service and support.  Should you have any questions about your panels or require service, contact me and you'll receive prompt attention.
 
Still uncertain about adding a set of custom fabricated controller hookup panels to your layout?  Be sure to read what some of my Customers have to say in the Testimonial section.
 
Colors Available:  Red, white, blue, yellow and green as shown in the sample panels below.  Other colors available upon request for a slight additional charge.
 
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (Blue)

Price Each:    $39.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (Red)

Price Each:    $39.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (Yellow)

Price Each:    $39.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (Green)

Price Each:    $39.95 USD

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (White)

Price Each:    $39.95 USD

 
Note:  Includes pre-wired heavy duty terminal block and wiring template.  Track wiring kits are also available for purchase separately.
 
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with XLR Connector
 
My personal favorite - these panels have all of the same great features as the Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels described above PLUS an XLR connector.  XLR connectors offer several advantages over traditional alligator clip hookups - they are easy-to-use, fast and virtually foolproof.  Adding an XLR connector to your controller is easy - click here for more information.

Colors Available:  Blue, red, yellow, and white as shown below.  Green also available (not shown).  Includes hardware to mount/attach the panel to your table.

 
*** Important ***  Unless otherwise requested, the XLR jacks will be wired as follows:

        Pin 1 - Black, Pin 2 - White, Pin 3 - Red

 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with XLR Connector
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Blue)

Price Each:    $49.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Red)

Price Each:    $49.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Yellow)

Price Each:    $49.95 USD

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Price Each:    $49.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (White)

Price Each:    $49.95 USD

   
Note:  Includes pre-wired heavy duty terminal block and wiring template.  Track wiring kits are also available for purchase separately.
 
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with XLR Connector (w/o Lane Reversing Switch)
 
These panels have all of the same great features as the Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels described above but without the lane reversing switch.  Panel includes commercial style 3 post hookups and an XLR jack.  XLR connectors offer several advantages over traditional alligator clip hookups - they are easy-to-use, fast and virtually foolproof.  Adding an XLR connector to your controller is easy - click here for more information.

Colors Available:  Blue, red, yellow, green, white and black as shown below.  Includes hardware to mount/attach the panel to your table.

 
*** Important ***  Unless otherwise requested, the XLR jacks will be wired as follows:

        Pin 1 - Black, Pin 2 - White, Pin 3 - Red

 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with XLR Connector (w/o Lane Reversing Switch)
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Blue)

Price Each:    $39.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Red)

Price Each:    $39.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Yellow)

Price Each:    $39.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Green)

Price Each:    $39.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (White)

Price Each:    $39.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Black)

Price Each:    $39.95 USD

   
Note:  Includes pre-wired heavy duty terminal block and wiring template.  Track wiring kits are also available for purchase separately.
 
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with XLR Connector and Variable Brake Adjustment
 
These panels have all of the same great features as the Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with XLR connector described above PLUS a variable braking adjustment.  XLR connectors offer several advantages over traditional alligator clip hookups - they are easy-to-use, fast and virtually foolproof.  Adding an XLR connector to your controller is easy - click here for more information.  The variable brake adjustment features a panel mounted 25 ohm potentiometer - this is the same rating used by many aftermarket 1/32 controllers with a variable brake adjustment feature.  Fully compatible with controllers which already have a variable brake adjustment feature.

Colors Available:  Red and white as shown below.  Blue, yellow and green also available (not shown).  Includes hardware to mount/attach the panel to your table.

 
*** Important ***  Unless otherwise requested, the XLR jacks will be wired as follows:

        Pin 1 - Black, Pin 2 - White, Pin 3 - Red

 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with XLR Connector
 

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Blue) + Variable Brake

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Red) + Variable Brake

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Yellow) + Variable Brake

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Green) + Variable Brake

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (White) + Variable Brake

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

   
Note:  Includes pre-wired heavy duty terminal block and wiring template.  Track wiring kits are also available for purchase separately.
 
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with XLR Connector, On/Off Switch and Power Indicator
 
These panels have all of the same great features as the Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with XLR connector described above PLUS an on/off switch and power indicator light.  XLR connectors offer several advantages over traditional alligator clip hookups - they are easy-to-use, fast and virtually foolproof.  Adding an XLR connector to your controller is easy - click here for more information.  The on/off switch allows you to quickly turn off power to the lane the panel is wired to.  A green power indicator light let's you see at a glance if power is currently turned on or off to the lane.

Colors Available:  Red and blue as shown below.  White, yellow and green also available (not shown).  Includes hardware to mount/attach the panel to your table.

 
*** Important ***  Unless otherwise requested, the XLR jacks will be wired as follows:

        Pin 1 - Black, Pin 2 - White, Pin 3 - Red

 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with XLR Connector, Power On/Off Switch and Power Indicator Light
 

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Blue) + Power on/off switch and indicator light

Price Each:    $64.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Red) + Power on/off switch and indicator light

Price Each:    $64.95 USD

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Yellow) + Power on/off switch and indicator light

Price Each:    $64.95 USD

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (Green) + Power on/off switch and indicator light

Price Each:    $64.95 USD

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + XLR (White) + Power on/off switch and indicator light

Price Each:    $64.95 USD

   
Note:  Includes pre-wired heavy duty terminal block and wiring template.  Track wiring kits are also available for purchase separately.
 
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with 1/4" Jack
(Compatible With Nincotm and Scalextrictm Style Controller Plugs)
 
These panels have all of the same great feature as the Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels described above PLUS a 1/4" jack.  The 1/4" jack works with Nincotm-style controller plugs.  Also included is an adapter which converts the 1/4" jack to a mini-jack which can be used with Scalextrictm-style controller plugs.

Colors Available:  Blue, red, yellow, and white as shown below.  Green also available (not shown).  Includes 1/4" to mini jack adapter and hardware to mount/attach the panel to your table.

 
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with 1/4" Jack
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (Blue) + Jack

Price Each:    $49.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (Red) + Jack

Price Each:    $49.95 USD

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (Yellow) + Jack

Price Each:    $49.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (Green) + Jack

Price Each:    $49.95 USD

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (White) + Jack

Price Each:    $49.95 USD

   
Note:  Includes pre-wired heavy duty terminal block and wiring template.  Track wiring kits are also available for purchase separately.
 
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with 1/4" Jack & Track Call Button
 
Same configuration as above with the addition of a track call button.  The track call button is compatible with a wide variety of PC-based race management systems.  Wiring the track call button will vary depending on the actual race management system you plan to use (consult the installation documentation accompanying the race management system).  Two 4' long wires are attached to the track call button switch to facilitate wiring.

Note:  PC and race management system (hardware and/or software) required to make the track call button operational are NOT included - you must purchase these items separately.

 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (Blue) + Jack + Track Call Button

Price Each:    $57.95 USD

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (Red) + Jack + Track Call Button

Price Each:    $57.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (Yellow) + Jack + Track Call Button

Price Each:    $57.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (Green) + Jack + Track Call Button

Price Each:    $57.95 USD

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel (White) + Jack + Track Call Button

Price Each:    $57.95 USD

   
Note:  Includes pre-wired heavy duty terminal block and wiring template.  Track wiring kits are also available for purchase separately.
 
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with 1/4" Jack and Variable Brake Adjustment
(Compatible With Nincotm and Scalextrictm Style Controller Plugs)
 
These panels have all of the same great feature as the Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels described above PLUS a 1/4" jack and variable brake adjustment.  The 1/4" jack works with Nincotm-style controller plugs.  Also included is an adapter which converts the 1/4" jack to a mini-jack which can be used with Scalextrictm-style controller plugs.  The variable brake adjustment features a panel mounted 25 ohm potentiometer - this is the same rating used by many aftermarket 1/32 controllers with a variable brake adjustment feature.  Fully compatible with controllers which already have a variable brake adjustment feature.

Colors Available:  Blue, red, yellow, and green as shown below.  White also available (not shown).  Includes 1/4" to mini jack adapter and hardware to mount/attach the panel to your table.

 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with 1/4" Jack and Variable Brake Adjustment
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + Jack + Variable Brake Adjustment (Blue)

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + Jack + Variable Brake Adjustment (Red)

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + Jack + Variable Brake Adjustment (Yellow)

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + Jack + Variable Brake Adjustment (Green)

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel + Jack + Variable Brake Adjustment (White)

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

   
Note:  Includes pre-wired heavy duty terminal block and wiring template.  Track wiring kits are also available for purchase separately.
 
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with Variable Brake Adjustment & Track Call Button
 
These panels have all of the same great feature as the Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels described above PLUS a variable brake adjustment and track call button.  The variable brake adjustment features a panel mounted 25 ohm potentiometer - this is the same rating used by many aftermarket 1/32 controllers with a variable brake adjustment feature.  Fully compatible with controllers which already have a variable brake adjustment feature.  The track call button is compatible with a wide variety of PC-based race management systems.  Wiring the track call button will vary depending on the actual race management system you plan to use (consult the installation documentation accompanying the race management system).  Two 4' long wires are attached to the track call button switch to facilitate wiring.

Note:  PC and race management system (hardware and/or software) required to make the track call button operational are NOT included - you must purchase these items separately.

Colors Available:  Blue, red, yellow, and white as shown below.  Green also available (not shown).  Includes hardware to mount/attach the panel to your table.

 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels with Variable Brake Adjustment & Track Call Button
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel  + Variable Brake Adjustment + Track Call Button (Blue)

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel  + Variable Brake Adjustment + Track Call Button (Red)

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel  + Variable Brake Adjustment + Track Call Button (Yellow)

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

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Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel  + Variable Brake Adjustment + Track Call Button (Green)

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel  + Variable Brake Adjustment + Track Call Button (White)

Price Each:    $59.95 USD

   
Note:  Includes pre-wired heavy duty terminal block and wiring template.  Track wiring kits are also available for purchase separately.
 
 
Custom Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel Configurations
 
These are examples of just some of the custom panel configurations I've done for Customers.  If you don't see what you're looking for, please be sure to drop me a line.
 
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels - FSMRA
Designed specifically for FSMRA (Fubar Scale Model Racing Association) H.O. tracks, these panels feature commercial style 3 post hookups, dual fuse holders and a heavy duty lane reversing switch with a special "bat" (see accompanying picture).  The bat must be pulled upward before the bat can be flipped in the other direction - this prevents racers from "accidentally" flipping the switch while racing or during lane changes.  Also available with standard (non-locking) lane reversing switch upon request.
 
Note:  Standard colors are blue, red, yellow, green, black and white.  Non-standard colors (orange, purple) are also available; however, there is an additional $5.00 charge for painting.
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel -  FSMRA Configuration with dual fuses and heavy duty lane reversing switch with locking "bat".  Color - Blue

Price Each:    $64.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel -  FSMRA Configuration with dual fuses and heavy duty lane reversing switch with locking "bat".  Color - Red

Price Each:    $64.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel -  FSMRA Configuration with dual fuses and heavy duty lane reversing switch with locking "bat".  Color - Yellow

Price Each:    $64.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel -  FSMRA Configuration with dual fuses and heavy duty lane reversing switch with locking "bat".  Color - Green

Price Each:    $64.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel -  FSMRA Configuration with dual fuses and heavy duty lane reversing switch with locking "bat".  Color - White

Price Each:    $64.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel -  FSMRA Configuration with dual fuses and heavy duty lane reversing switch with locking "bat".  Color - Black

Price Each:    $64.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel -  FSMRA Configuration with dual fuses and heavy duty lane reversing switch with locking "bat".  Color - Purple

Price Each:    $69.95 USD

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel -  FSMRA Configuration with dual fuses and heavy duty lane reversing switch with locking "bat".  Color - Orange

Price Each:    $69.95 USD

 
Note:  Includes pre-wired heavy duty terminal block and wiring template.  Track wiring kits are also available for purchase separately.
 
 
Enhanced Controller Hookup Panels - FSMRA Plus Secondary Connector and Connector Selection Switch
All of the same great features as the FSMRA panel configuration described above plus a second connector type (XLR).  There is also a second switch which activates / deactivates the connectors - this ensures only one (1) connector type is active at any given time.  Also available with standard (non-locking) lane reversing switch upon request.
 
Note:  Standard colors are blue, red, yellow, green, black and white.  Non-standard colors (orange, purple) are also available; however, there is an additional $5.00 charge for painting.
 

Enhanced Controller Hookup Panel -  FSMRA configuration with dual fuses and heavy duty lane reversing switch with locking "bat" plus secondary connector (XLR) and connector selection switch.  Color - Blue

Price Each:    $79.95 USD

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