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Tips & Tricks<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Import Car Data in CSV Format<\/h4>\n\n

Import Car Data in CSV Format What is the CSV format? CSV stands for \u201cComma-Separated Values.\u201d It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to save a table as a file. Imagine a regular table: rows and columns, such as an address list with name, street, and city. A CSV file contains …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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I want to update the control unit firmware, but the Carrera app is no longer available.<\/h4>\n\n

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\u2014the firmware. …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Check Lane configuration<\/h4>\n\n

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 …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Protect app areas with a code<\/h4>\n\n

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 …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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About the pit lane and pit stop adapter unit at Carrera Digital<\/h4>\n\n

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 …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Program Ghost Car for Carrera Digital<\/h4>\n\n

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 …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Add your own track as SVG<\/h4>\n\n

Add your own track as SVG Why should I do that? Since SmartRace 5.7 there is a new widget for the race screen: Best Sector Times. This widget displays a graphical track plan to visualize which driver holds the best time in which sector. The sectors are colored in the …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Display (mirror) SmartRace on a larger screen, e.g. a TV<\/h4>\n\n

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 …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Set fuel level before race start<\/h4>\n\n

Set fuel level before race start If you want to set the tank capacity (not the tank size, this is set via the “Tuning” dialogue in SmartRace) of your vehicle before the race starts (e.g. to start with less fuel), you can do this by pressing the lane changer button …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Making a support request from within SmartRace<\/h4>\n\n

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 …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Race fairly against several Ghost Cars<\/h4>\n\n

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 …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Detect uncounted laps and react to it using icons or check lanes<\/h4>\n\n

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 …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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How can I move my data to another device?<\/h4>\n\n

How can I move my data to another device? To move your SmartRace data to another device, you just have to create a backup and use the backup file on your target device. Read more about how this works.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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