Best Slot Car Controller
Updated 080120
IMPORTANT NOTE: PARMA STOPPED DIDN’T MAKE ECONOMY CONTROLLERS FOR OVER TWO YEARS. While they have recently resumed production of their Economy wire wrapped ceramic resistor controllers at this time I have decided not to carry them for the following reason. They have raised the price of their lower quality Econo controllers to $39.99 directly against the higher quality (smooth resistor board, longer heavier duty wire) DS controllers. At this time I have DS controllers available. I also have Parma HO Plus controllers. See the descriptions below. Supply is limited.I now have DS controllers in 45, 55 and 120 ohm ratings, The DS controllers come with a longer wire and three wire open leads. You can install alligator clips at additional cost or you can splice in the connector of your choice on your own. I am again making DS controllers in multiple ohm ranges. For example a 35, 45,55 ohm DS would be $59.95 as is a 35/45/55 ohm unit as is a 120/90/60 ohm unit.
Professional grade transistorized HO slot car controller. The HO Lite is an entry-level HO Scale electronic controller, intended for use with all HO cars from Tjets to 6 ohm magnet cars running on 18-20V. It can handle voltages higher than 20V but may not cover all 12V racing cars. Apr 08, 2017 Controller Impedance: Commercial after-market slot car hand controllers come in a variety of resistor sizes. Hand controllers built specifically for HO Slot Car Racing are normally rated at 60, 45 and 25 ohms of electrical resistance, or impedance to current flow. A Slot Car Controller is a handheld device operated by the driver to control the car as it runs around the track. Controllers come in several variations for different classes of racing and cars. Modern controllers are trigger operated, the more you pull the trigger the faster the car will go. Letting off the controller will apply the brakes for.
The job of the controller is to feed power to the car in direct proportion to how much the trigger is squeezed. A good match produces response throughout the range of the controller. A bad match can produce a soft response, i.e., you squeeze the controller and the car does not respond until the trigger is 1/3 to ½ way down the resistor. Here the resistor has too high a rating for the car it is trying to control. Equally undesirable is a ‘fast’ controller response, here the car takes off like a shot when the trigger is pulled back lightly. This is due to a resistor with too low an ohm rating for the car you are trying to control. Whether you use a controller with a resistor or an electronic controller (no resistor, but uses various electronics to control voltage to the track) you want a controller that is a good match to your cars requirements. Below are various resistor and electronic controllers with an explanation of the best application for that controller. DS controllers are available in green, yellow, orange, black, clear, purple,red or blue. All colors are not always in stock, please specify and have a second choice in mind.Note: I now have JG’s Comfort grips (see below) available for Parma, DS, DiFalco, Russkit and Professor Motor controllers.
Controllers and “ohm” lesson needed - posted in HO Racing: Hey everyone, I am fairly new to this obsession of slot car madness and need a lesson on controllers, to be more specific: What is the difference in controller ohms and how do the different ohm controllers affect the car, for example, 60, 90, 120. Koford Engineering is the leading producer of high performance slot car equipment. We are dedicated to making only the best! We produce a complete line of the products for every class of wing car racing, and a wide variety of products for drag and scale racing. We produce a wide range of controllers in both resistor and electronic types, as.
If you race a wide variety of slot cars we have multiple range controllers which, with the simple flick of a switch, can change the resistance of the controller to offer better response.
| DS- 45ohm similar to the Parma controller but with a longer lead wire with open three wire leads alligator clips or a connector of your choice can be added (by customer) most importantly these controllers have a smooth 21st Century resistor board rather than a ceramic, wire wrapped resistor. Available colors yellow, green, orange and blue. $39.99 or 45 ohm (best for stock out of the pack HO magnet cars) or for the Mega G, Storm SS or stock 1/32 cars. | $39.99 |
| DS- 55ohm similar to the Parma controller but with a longer lead wire with three wire open leads. Alligator clips or a connector of your choice can be added (by customer) most importantly these controllers have a smooth 21st Century resistor board rather than a ceramic, wire wrapped resistor. Available colors yellow, green, orange and blue. $39.99 55 ohm good for stock t-jets or other cars with a fairly low power draw | $39.99 |
DS 120 OHM –Made especially for us. This 120 ohm controller has a resistor board instead of a wire wound resistor for smoother operation. The new Tomy Mega G+ call for a 120 ohm controller and this is the answer. Works well with Aurora t-jets on a technical (tight/twisty) track as well. Comes with three wire open leads. Available colors yellow, green, orange and blue. $39.99
These single resistor value controllers are sometimes available with booted alligator clips installed $49.99 -call for availability 908-322-2676. You may also buy the set of three booted clips separately and install them your self $6.00 set.
If you race a wide variety of slot cars we have multiple range controllers which, with the simple flick of a switch, can change the resistance of the controller to offer better response.
This is the multiple range 35/45/55 ohm controller. Covers Wizzard Storm Extreme stock and lightly modified Tyco 440’s, Super G+, Aurora AFX and Auto World Xtraction. Available colors yellow, green, orange and blue. Comes with three wire open leads.( also good for unmodified versions of the above as well as Thunder jet 500’s and most stock t-jets (55 ohm) in general use. For extensive t-jet use higher ohmage controllers are recommended. Available colors yellow, green, orange and blue. Comes with three wire open leads. $62.99
NOW AVAILABLE WITH BOOTED ALLIGATOR CLIPS INSTALLED $72.99
DS 120/90/60 ohm are best for Tomy Mega G+ (120 ohm) as well as Aurora and Auto World Thunderjets (higher ohms on technical tracks, lower ohms on faster tracks).Available colors yellow, green, orange and blue. Comes with three wire open leads. $62.99
NOW AVAILABLE WITH BOOTED ALLIGATOR CLIPS INSTALLED $72.99
| NEW!JG’s Comfort grip. This is a full 1/4″ thick foam grip for Parma, Russkit, DeFalco or DS controller handles. Perfect for long term comfort when racing. Can be removed carefully for servicing controller if necessary. CAN NOT BE USED WITH A CONTROLLER WITH AN INLINE HEAT SINK. | $10.99 |
| NEW! JG‘s Comfort grip. Same as above but longer for Professor Motor controllers. Fits very snugly but is tough enough to be carefully manually removed without damage. CAN NOT BE USED WITH A CONTROLLER WITH AN INLINE HEAT SINK. | $10.99 |
| NEW! LET US MAKE YOUR PARMA ECONOMY CONTROLLER INTO A 70-80-90 ohm Parma economy controller good for the home or club t-jet racer. Only for use with cars with very low power draw. Includes new 90 ohm resistor, additional electronics in handle, 3 way microswitch and labeling. 90 ohm works well with new Mega G+. Call before shipping to us. | $35.00 + SHIPPING |
| NEW! LET US MAKE YOUR PARMA ECONOMY CONTROLLER INTO A 35-45-60 ohm Parma economy controller excellent Covers Tyco 440’s, Super G+, Aurora AFX, Auto World Xtraction and Thunder jet 500’s and most stock t-jets (60 ohm) in general use. Includes new 60 ohm resistor, additional electronics in handle, 3 way microswitch and labeling. Call before shipping to us. | $35.00 + SHIPPING |
| Turbo kit – you build it. Comes with everything but a resistor. Will accept all Parma econo, turbo or HOPlus resistors. | NO LONGER AVAILABLE |
| Parma 25, 35, 45, 60 or 90 ohm economy resistors (specify) each | $9.99 |
| HO PLUS CONTROLLER 45 OHMS These controllers feature a fully epoxy coated wire wound resistor, a heat sink, booted alligator clips, heavier wire than the now defuct economy controler and an ergonomic nylon trigger HO PLUS CONTROLLER 60 OHMS Same features as the 45 ohm controller | 49.99 $55.99 |
| ET Grip, a soft absorbent handle for your Parma controller. Makes racing for hours so comfortable you will wonder how you ever did without one. No longer in production and therefore limited availability. | sold out -see above ‘Comfort Grip’ a softer easier to install grip. |
| Alligator clips with color coordinated boots. For use with studs found at most commercial raceways and many club tracks, set of 3 | $6.00 |
Best Slot Car Controller
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