Great idea! You’ve obviously came a long way since the making of this video. My Playrobotics timing system just shipped this week, you inspired me to get one 😎
Thank you! I love my Playrobotics starting gate, but it does have its little quirks. The best part of it is the remote control! Make sure you get some extra wire extensions if your track is longer than 6 feet!
I’m trying to build a starting gate that doesn’t require me climbing up a ladder, yours is the third I’ve come to, haven’t even watched your video yet, I just had to tell you I love the name the frugal die caster 😂😂😂I’ve got a 500 inch track the gate is 10 ft off the ground, it’s one hell of a contraption, but I’m proud to say it’s completely made from stuff people were throwing away. I have literally $00 in the track, old vinyl siding is a great track surface.
I’ve watched the video now and think it’s genius in its simplicity, and I’ll be trying my hand at it, I’ve tried a pin drop gate years ago that never worked quite right. I’m a subscriber now, and appreciate the starting gate idea, when you have a minute, check out them 500 inches.
Holy s*** that's awesome bro. Me and my son are now playing a lot of Hot Wheels. I've been frustrated at putting the tracks together. Been watching UA-cam for tips and tricks. I think I'm definitely going to copy this. Great work.
Very nice. I especially like the way you did the starting gate. I plan to build a track just like this one. Matchbox and Hot Wheels racing will start on my channel next year.
Like what you did at the starting line. See what I came up with for some turns diy on my channel. Some short clips. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see what you do with the rest.
In the planning stage of making a version of this. My main concern is the starting gate being able to hold the cars in place without them pushing through before they're released. Did you just make it stiff enough to prevent this? I'd worry about it becoming loose over time. Was considering using a couple of pegs and a small rubber band that holds it in the start position, but not sure if that's really necessary.
Actually it was real weird how it stayed stiff when the dowels were in the down position, just needing slight tug, it would come loose. I think it was because the drill hole that the gate goes through wasn’t a perfect circle. So when you twist the gate, it would be loose as it went around until it hit that defect in the drill hole then stick slightly. Not sure if it was dumb luck or bad engineering that just worked out lol. I would suggest something that blocks it from spinning all the way, like a pair of pegs like you mentioned.
this is great looking forward to races at your track. it needs a name. who are you going to sell the naming rights to? lol 3dbotmaker probably has something that will work as finish line. all of 3dbotmaker products are great.
Thanks! Funny you mention that because I was thinking about a name the other night.....and I did order a 4 lane finish gate from 3dbotmaker and it should be here soon!
Those nails at the top look kinda in the way, and you could easily scrape some skin off your hand if you're not careful. Why not just screw the first sections of track to the board (using small round-head screws)permanently, and get those nasty nails out of the situation.
Great idea for a start gate, exactly what I was looking for.
Great idea! You’ve obviously came a long way since the making of this video. My Playrobotics timing system just shipped this week, you inspired me to get one 😎
Thank you! I love my Playrobotics starting gate, but it does have its little quirks. The best part of it is the remote control! Make sure you get some extra wire extensions if your track is longer than 6 feet!
I’m trying to build a starting gate that doesn’t require me climbing up a ladder, yours is the third I’ve come to, haven’t even watched your video yet, I just had to tell you I love the name the frugal die caster 😂😂😂I’ve got a 500 inch track the gate is 10 ft off the ground, it’s one hell of a contraption, but I’m proud to say it’s completely made from stuff people were throwing away. I have literally $00 in the track, old vinyl siding is a great track surface.
Top Quality build. Love it when someone makes something that they are passionate about.
I’ve watched the video now and think it’s genius in its simplicity, and I’ll be trying my hand at it, I’ve tried a pin drop gate years ago that never worked quite right. I’m a subscriber now, and appreciate the starting gate idea, when you have a minute, check out them 500 inches.
This is genius! Been looking for a good diy starting gate. Yours is hands down the best
Very cool set up. Nice clean design.
Hi 3Dbotmaker I’m a huge fan
You know it's good when 3Dbotmaker likes and approves it🤙
Awesome work, thanks for sharing your process and knowledge!
Holy s*** that's awesome bro. Me and my son are now playing a lot of Hot Wheels. I've been frustrated at putting the tracks together. Been watching UA-cam for tips and tricks. I think I'm definitely going to copy this. Great work.
Very nice. I especially like the way you did the starting gate. I plan to build a track just like this one. Matchbox and Hot Wheels racing will start on my channel next year.
Love how you did this homemade track.
Great ideas cant wait to see more on the cheap
Thanks for the Great Idea !
My pleasure, thanks for watching! That was the first video I ever did and it was about 5 years ago, thinking about building another one.
@@frugaldiecaster4026 please do , I would watch it
Just subbed that’s a super cool track thanks for sharing
Wow this came out great!
Great idea!!
It's actually perfect!
Really nice done. Bravo 👏👏👏👏
Doing this today ! On my way to pick up some material
Great job 👏
These cars are very fast. Good job. You know need a finishing gate :)
Very cool 👍🏁
That was awesome
That’s a heck of a comment coming from you, your videos help inspire me to make it!
That is really cool nice video
very nice track
Looks great. Just subscribed.
amazing
Good video
Like what you did at the starting line. See what I came up with for some turns diy on my channel. Some short clips. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see what you do with the rest.
I’m doing this ASAP !!! :)
nice
Can you put list of materials on the description box
Nice! I got lucky and found a vintage 6 foot Hot Wheels 4 lane track with start and finish gates for $25 on Facebook marketplace. Cheers!
RC Bulldog oh yeah facebook can be very good!
At 6 minutes I thought for sure he was going to say girlfriend lol
That too…..
Lady: what are you doin in the garage at 2am?
Me: making hotwheels racetrack starting gate...
Lady: you were 7 52yrs ago.
In the planning stage of making a version of this. My main concern is the starting gate being able to hold the cars in place without them pushing through before they're released. Did you just make it stiff enough to prevent this? I'd worry about it becoming loose over time. Was considering using a couple of pegs and a small rubber band that holds it in the start position, but not sure if that's really necessary.
Actually it was real weird how it stayed stiff when the dowels were in the down position, just needing slight tug, it would come loose. I think it was because the drill hole that the gate goes through wasn’t a perfect circle. So when you twist the gate, it would be loose as it went around until it hit that defect in the drill hole then stick slightly. Not sure if it was dumb luck or bad engineering that just worked out lol. I would suggest something that blocks it from spinning all the way, like a pair of pegs like you mentioned.
Great, thanks for the reply.@@frugaldiecaster4026
Did u glue the tracks on?
Hello I love your video clip, this video wa awesome. Also, where can I buy 6 LANES ORANGE TRACK? Thank you
Those were individual lanes / pieces of track placed beside one another.
this is great looking forward to races at your track. it needs a name. who are you going to sell the naming rights to? lol 3dbotmaker probably has something that will work as finish line. all of 3dbotmaker products are great.
Thanks! Funny you mention that because I was thinking about a name the other night.....and I did order a 4 lane finish gate from 3dbotmaker and it should be here soon!
@@frugaldiecaster4026 I am looking forward to the racing that track is nice and fast
Those nails at the top look kinda in the way, and you could easily scrape some skin off your hand if you're not careful.
Why not just screw the first sections of track to the board (using small round-head screws)permanently, and get those nasty nails out of the situation.
Last line door is looking not aligned
Unrelated, but you sound like Christian Slater. lol
awsome.... the le$$ the more!!!