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  • need help with scalextrics please :D

    lukkbox

    lukkbox

    @lukkbox-CXt5WB
    Updated: Oct 23, 2024
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    Hello 😀


    I got a scalextrics (its not real, A.N.Other brand) for one of my girls little boys for his birthday

    First one track stopped working completely (i checked the car on the other track and also the other controller and they both work fine so it's neither of those thats faulty) and now both tracks are not working


    I'm thinking it might be the transformer that has blown or something and have a fair few transformers lying around here


    The original transformer had these details on it :


    INPUT: 230V~50Hz 14W
    OUTPUT: 7.5V = 800mA 6.0V


    So my question is: Can i replace this transformer with one of a different power rating or not? and if i do, what will be the end result? for say ... an adapter with these details...

    INPUT: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.5A
    OUTPUT: 12.0V --- 1.25A


    and is there anything else i should try or do?


    id like to get this going again for him (and me!)


    from what i remember, it was overpowered anyway, you only had to barely rest your finger on the trigger and the cars would race away and spin off the track, so if i could underpower it that would be good


    any ideas, advice, sarcasm, mockery or jibes are very welcome

    thanks for your time

    Dan
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  • gohm

    Member • Mar 12, 2009

    I wouldn't suggest replacing with that transformer unless you want to make your kids scream and cry. =)
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  • Saandeep Sreerambatla

    Member • Mar 12, 2009

    yes replace the transformer.

    I think if you give under power the instruments inside the car will be over heated.
    So replace with properly rated transformer.
    😎

    IF not buy a new one!!😉😉 (Easy task)
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  • lukkbox

    Member • Mar 13, 2009

    thanks guys


    what about a variable voltage adaptor?
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  • just2rock

    Member • Mar 13, 2009

    as you select the transformer ,voltage variator adaptor must match output current rating of the transformer used.However it"ll be better if you dont change the transformer since perpetual heat transmission will be different.
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