Tips & Tricks
I want to update the control unit firmware, but the Carrera app is no longer available.
I want to update the control unit firmware, but the Carrera app is no longer available. What is a firmware update and why do I need the Carrera Race App for it? Your Carrera Digital Control Unit is essentially a small computer that comes with its own operating system—the firmware. …
Check Lane configuration
Correctly programming the check lane for Carrera Digital What is the Check Lane? The Carrera Check Lane is used to measure sector split times in conjunction with Carrera digital tracks. The track piece is listed under item number 20030371 at Carrera. SmartRace supports up to two Check Lanes for measuring …
Protect app areas with a code
Protect app areas with a code If you want to use SmartRace in an environment in which the people operating the app should not have unrestricted access to all of the app’s functions (e.g. children or people using the track at a public event), you can protect individual app areas …
About the pit lane and pit stop adapter unit at Carrera Digital
About the pit lane and pit stop adapter unit (PSAU) for Carrera Digital 132/124 Pitlane and Pit Stop Adapter Unit (PSAU) Carrera Digital tracks support the use of a so-called pit lane. This is a combination of two lane switches (one each for entry and exit) and one or more …
Program Ghost Car for Carrera Digital
Ghost Car programming What are Ghost Cars? Ghost Cars are autonomous vehicles on Carrera Digital 132/124. They can be programmed to a set speed in accordance with the instructions on the Control Unit, and then run their laps independently (even changing lanes). In theory, any number of Ghost Cars can …
Display (mirror) SmartRace on a larger screen, e.g. a TV
Display (mirror) SmartRace on a larger screen, e.g. a TV If the display of your smartphone or tablet is too small, you can easily transfer SmartRace to a larger screen. The following options are available to you. Mirroring under iOS Most users mirror SmartRace under iOS with AirPlay and an …
Making a support request from within SmartRace
Making a support request from within SmartRace To submit a support request directly from SmartRace, please proceed as follows: Open the quick menu and then the main menu Open the “Help & Support” dialogue in the “Miscellaneous” section Open the “Submit Support Request” Enter your data in the form and …
Race fairly against several Ghost Cars
Race fairly against several Ghost Cars What are Ghost Cars? Ghost Cars are autonomous vehicles on Carrera Digital 132/124. They can be programmed to a set speed according to the instructions on the Control Unit and then move around independently (even changing lanes). In theory, any number of Ghost Cars …
Detect uncounted laps and react to it using icons or check lanes
Detect uncounted laps and react to it Wichtiger Hinweis: Firmware version 8339 of the Carrera Digital Control Unit introduced a bug that prevents the system from detecting when a car crosses a check lane unless it has previously crossed the finish line. Carrera is aware of the problem but does …
