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What is PB-Pro?

PB-Pro

The list of improvements to the original PB6 is extensive, and includes 2-way connection to race-management software Improved race handling Analog mode Throttle Curve maps Dynamically controlled ghost (pace) cars Track calls to allow improved marshalling Variable fuel burn and refueling In-field firmware upgrades PB-Pro is the brainchild of Andy Sykes (AndyS), Richard Girling (RichG), and Colin (RikoRocket).

PB-Pro 6 Car powerbase

The PB-Pro upgrade requires one of the older C7030 6-car Powerbases. There are 3 main types of the older PB6 in the wild - v1.2, v1.3, and v1.5. See SSD Control Page for the differences. All of the C7030 PB6 version's can be upgraded to PB-Pro. (The PB4 and new C7042 APB6 are different beasts but upgrades are becoming available.)

NOTE, the v1.2 and v1.3 powerbases have significant issues with their outputs blowing up under load, and so the team very strongly recommend that the hardware is upgraded with Simple-H when PB-Pro is installed. This is because you'll probably be sending it back for repair in any case!

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PB-Pro Simple-H

Simple-H

Along the path, the team also provided an upgrade which dramatically increases the power handling of the powerbase - the Simple-H (S-H). Leveraging some technology created for the robot industry, a very high power control board is installed which takes the power handling of the PB from some 4-5 Amps, to a conservative 20 Amps. This is huge, and provides the kind of strength to run 6 (or more) cars without surges and run-aways.

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What is Pit-Pro?

Pit Lane Game

Pit-Pro is an improved usage of the C7041 Pit-Lane Game, with proper fuel-level display and pit-lane in/out detection (with additional hardware) This adds extra realism to the racing, and makes the extra step up to compare with 1:1

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What is InCar-Pro?

The InCar-Pro chip enhancements will change the way you perceive your car. No more will you complain about the lack of reliability, and when you couple it with enhanced powerbases, you'll appreciate the extra level of control that InCar-Pro can provide.

The most important facilities to be provided in the InCar-PRO firmware are:

• reliable operation, being no loss of control and proper maintaining of the car ID
• addition of proportional braking, to extend the very limited on/off-only control of the standard chip
• full compatibility with existing SSD in-car chips and powerbases

Secondary Functions include the ability to control the headlights on the cars during racing, high-resolution throttle curves to better control high-torque F1 motors, anti-wheel spin functions, and making available additional chip outputs.

For complete details on ElectricImages' InCar-Pro, see the SSD InCar-PRO upgrade page.

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What other things do you need for all this?

The following are the pieces of kit to enable you to get the full suite.

Power Supply

If you upgrade to the high power S-H, you will also need to replace your power-supplies. The standard Scalextric powerpacks can only provided limited power, so to get the kind of performance you want, you'll need to invest in a high-power supply of at least 10 amps continuous output.

Race Management Software

To obtain the real benefits of the PB-Pro and Pit-Pro, you'll need suitable Race Management software. The software connects with the powerbase and pit-lane to tell it whats to do. There are various Race Management tools which are supplied by others, to work with the Pro tools

Pro Interface Cables

You will need to connect your PC with the PB6 Powerbase and Pit-Lane, and this requires communication interface cables. These cables plug into the USB ports on your PCs and convert the signals which go to the PB-Pro and Pit-Pro. You'll need one cable for each device (ie, 2 cables for the complete deal)

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So you want to know more?

	FAQ The FAQ section will help you with all the questions you may have on PB-Pro and Pit-Pro.
	Ordering The Ordering section will tell you how to go about getting this great upgrade.