RcTek : Information & Resources for the Model Car Racer

As part of the software we have discovered through the internet, below is our review of the Pit Tools Software which is produced by J.S. Kelly Software.

This is part two of the review - please read Part One if you haven't done so already.

The Main Screen

Main Screen Motor Log Track Log Battery Log Damper Log Tyre Log Championships Torque Converter Fuel Mixtures Speed Trap Practice Times Race Control Corner Weights Gear Ratios Car Setups

Shown in the screenshot is the main menu screen, which provides access to all the various modules of the Pit Tools software. It is so clearly laid out that there is no need for an explanation of the various things it can do.

Don’t let its diminutive size fool you into thinking this is a limited function program, it is a full and complete racers organiser, I can’t think what you could possibly add to it!

Click an area of the screenshot to view further information.

Torque Converter

Torque Converter

Shown in the screenshot is the Torque converter screen, where you can convert torque and spring rates between various different measurement systems.

Championships

Championships

The Championships screen allows you to keep track of your club championships.

Multiple championships are supported as well as facilities to export the information to either the clipboard or HTML for use on web pages, etc.

Tyre Log

Tyre Log

The Tyre Log screen allows you to build up a comprehensive tyre reference so that you can work out the best tyres to use in a given situation.

Tyre wear is automatically calculated and the results can be saved.

Damper Log

Damper Log

The Damper Log screen allows you to record different damper/piston/oil setups in named sets, to assist you in finding the best combinations.

Battery Log

Battery Log

The Battery Log screen is most useful to the electric powered car driver, but is also of great use to the car car racer in keeping track of his/her battery packs.

Track Log

Track Log

The Track Log screen allows you to record details of the tracks you visit and the tyres you use. You can also record contact information and even load your own pictures in to show you directions to the track.

Motor Log

Motor Log

The Motor Log screen allows electric powered car drivers to record important information about their motors.

Summary

All in all Pit Tools software offers incredible value for money for ANY racer. Credit goes to James who, as an established racer, is in touch with what the racers out there want.

Ordering Information

Pit Tools can be purchased directly from the J.S. Kelly Software web site for the unbelievable price of £9.99 (UK Pounds) and is available as a download only.

Download

Locations:

  1. Download from Authors website.
  2. Download from RcTek.com.
    • Scanned for viruses and unwanted programs, 28th November 2008.
    • MD5 checksum: f3416b14453098ff12ec1d781eb76022.

Notes

This is a relatively old program, but potentially as useful as it ever was, especially with the advent of the low-powered ultra-compact devices;

  1. It seems to run OK on Windows XP, not tested on Vista. It has a good chance of running under other operating systems via emulation.
  2. There may be a need for an additional download for Vista as the help file format is no longer supported by default.

Part One of the Pit Tools Review.

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