MAARDS is a full-featured, (R)ace (D)isplay (S)ystem application, designed to be used to display and store race data made available from the OUT port of the Ninco N-Digital console, also referred to as the "power base". The MAARDS application provides two primary race management system (RMS) functions to enhance the experience of digital slot car racing:.
Race Monitor: All of the data displayed on the 2 1/2" x 1 3/8" LCD screen of the N-Digital console during and after a race are displayed by MAARDS on a computer screen. This includes the leader board (race position), lap count, elapsed time and fuel status for up to eight driver/car entries, constantly updated throughout the race. In addition to the visual display, optional audible announcements can be made whenever there is a lead change, status change or a driver is running low on fuel.
Race History and Analysis: At the conclusion of the race the results can be sent from the N-Digital console to the MAARDS application. The results -- including final positions, laps completed, elapsed time and fastest lap -- are displayed on the computer screen and automatically stored in the Race History database.
MAARDS is available as a complete plug and play solution with a high-quality ten foot serial communication cable. Just plug the MINI-DIN 6 end into the N-Digital console and the DB9 end into your computer’s serial port, start the MAARDS application and you’re ready to race.
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