Scott, J., Bradley, N., Gaylard, C., Nel, K, Seabright, M., Tritscher, D., Song, C., Harrison, M., Kim, M & Li, V. (2014). Analysis and comparison of Scalextric, SCX, and Carrera Digital slot car systems: A mechatronic engineering design case study. Technical Report. Hamilton, New Zealand: Faculty of Engineering, The University of Waikato.

Abstract

Digital slot cars operate by transmitting both power and data over a single pair of wires much like DCC-controlled model railways and some home automation systems. In this manuscript we analyse and compare the cars, track, controllers, and electronic data transmission protocols of the three popular digital slot car systems.