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Kbizzle
10/29/2018 2:00pm
10/29/2018 2:00pm
I am thinking of selling a MYLaps Timing and Scoring system with Transponders. If anyone is interested or knows of a club looking to get into a system, this would be a great opportunity. I have worked with the MYLaps (formerly AMB-it) Transponders for almost 20 years. I have used both the Orbits and Trackside software with the System. I have timed and scored hundreds of different types of racing (MX, SX, Karts, Trucks, Skijoring, Cars). I have timed/Scored MX races of up to 500 entries using less than 100 transponders. I would be happy to answer questions regarding the systems, there operation, Transponders.
I have provided training to many Club operators over the years and that could certainly be part of the Deal.
I have provided training to many Club operators over the years and that could certainly be part of the Deal.
Reliability is the big issue. If your system can not detect bikes consistently without interference and false detections, your whole race day will go to hell in a hurry! The Mylaps system with a properly installed detection loop is extremely reliable. I have not run a race with RFID, I know of some cross country races that have used them, but the measures used at the finish line would not work for motocross.
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The cost of the system would depend on the number of transponders that I sold with the decoder. I will do some checking and Post back to you. When thinking about an Electronic Timing System, be sure to calculate cost of Computers, Printer, network items, battery backup and generator if needed into your estimating. I always use minimum 2 computers when running a race.
about 6 clubs in NZ have sets now, and they share transponders, there are also 4 businesses that run the system here and hire themselves out for the lap scoring,
awesome system, and very well made scoring programme that can handle everything, incl live results broadcast,
RFID is RFID, and you can use ANY software system available with it.
it is possible to use horizontal scanners not vertical.
As with any scoring you HAVE to have people writing backups for the event. Even if readers are doing over 1,000 Scans Per Second. Not to mention you can have Multiple tags on anyone rider/bike that are associated with the rider. They Cost only $5 and last over 2-3 years. Tags are bought and gone away. No worrying of breaking, losing, charging, etc. No loaner tags being messed up or missing.
Not to mention no ground cable that will ever be messed up from being trenched up or with the track machines working the finish line.
We have developed our own systems to have Wireless networks on site that anyone can connect to with their phone that has live scoring results from current moto going as well as previous races from year and day. Complete with advertising and event info.
MYLAPS does have a nice database system however their fees are ridiculous and proprietary hardware and software is just ridiculous for the many racers who just want to see their lap times and nothing more.
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